Okay I am not going to go over the story, everyone knows that this dismal effort is meant to be the prequel of Psycho.First the limited positive things about the series, the actors, in fact most of them do a very good job at hand. Now onto the negatives, which there are quite a few:Firstly having the series set in our times and not in the 50's. Next the stories in which each series has, some are really bad. Then there is the addition of Norman's brother, not that it is the actors fault, it's not. Every time the character is on the screen, the tension leaves that episode. Also since when do attractive girls make a bee line for the new nerd, never ever has this happened.

Did anyone count how many times the words "I'm sorry " were used in this series by Norman "alone", or "can I speak with you in private" .....however... mom Bates does a good acting job. As big of a nerd as he is (Norman)....How does this guy get two girls after him? His acting is pretty good too.

Managed to binge the entire 5 seasons in one week! The acting is incredible. I laughed, I cried and I hid behind a cushion. It's got everything you could want from a psychological horror drama. Couldn't reccommend it enough.

First of all I have to say that Vera Farmiga was flawless in this series, her character was so well delivered. I just loved her, beautiful and always on point. What a woman. Freddie Highmore, wow he was marvelous! This kid really portrayed 'Norman Bates' as this character was meant to be. I am pretty sure Hitchcock would be happy with the result of this adaptation of his magnificent film. I did not rated 10/10 because there were some episodes that were just to fill in, they did not add anything to the main story. I know they have to sell more episodes and seasons, so that's understandable. The final twist was pretty much unexpected so they played that ball real well there. This show is totally worth to watch, I definitely recommended.