It is no accident that he turned out to be a psycho. His mum highly contributed to it. She has chained him to herself as a result of her terrible life experiences. She has become dominating and abused him emotionally, eventhough she loved him so much. She didn't know how to love her son because she has never experienced 'a healthy relationships in her life. She has developed a Sick way of love towards him. Norman really was her reflection. He held up a mirror but she didn't want to face the truth. Norman was her victim. He could have been such a great guy without the traumas his mum put on him even if unwillingly. She herself should have been treated psychologically a long time ago so that norman could have been saved and could have developed into a normal teenage boy. Great film. Amazing actors and actresses. Norma and norman would have deserved every award for their performance. Absolutely genuine. Two amazing talents.
To those asking why that was the moment Norma decided to share her last trauma with her son (all inappropriate imo) it was pretty much a calculated move, whether she was conscious of it or not. Her son was off to the dances with a woman who wasn’t her what better time to drop this bomb so even during the moments Norman was away from his mother all he could think/obsess about and be anchored to is Norma. It’s sick but that was the beauty of Bates Motel. Peak narcissistic manipulation.
She told him now because she thought someone had threatened to kill her and she wasn't sure if that would still happen. That's why she says she wants someone to know the truth about her (she's talking like she's going to die)
@@giannoulasid80 You can talk about how much you love him and final words that actually make sense. Why the fuck should he know about something so traumatic before she dies? Come on. SHE WAS SICK OBVIOUSLY.
This was a heartbreaking scene!!! Norma had a bad hand in life... I loved her strength and resilience though...I found myself being inspired from that and shadowing her eventhough she was fictional...It really helped me! I love me some Norma Bates, and Bates Motel period!!!! Will always be one of my favorite shows!!!!!!
@@Dzanarika1 exactly. If you keep it bottled up you will never receive the help you need. I reached out to a close friend and I have developed a lot from my past. Just wish Norma got help for Norman earlier, As well as her.
This makes me appreciate forcing myself out of an abusive relationship and learning how to make a dysfunctional family work for my children.... Been single for three years and I'm so proud of myself, because these situations create a depedency issue that seems impossible to get out of... Keeping on that path only leads to worse relationships and further destruction... It takes time to heal, and a long time at that. GIVE YOURSELF TIME. By the way, for anyone asking why she'd tell him at a time like this, it's a classic paranoid schizophrenic move (from someone who lives with a paranoid schizophrenic). When flashbacks come in, you almost have to get it out or you explode. She's gone through enough and has enough symptoms and situations to almost fit the criteria.
I liked Norma and was sad when she died but she’s the main reason Norman went insane and couldn’t get the help she’s the cause of all the innocents lives he took as Mother since he really didn’t have a clue what he’s split personality was doing she knew all along and downplayed it and ended up costing her and everyone else their lives I was so sad about Romero but he was pretty stupid at the end turning his back from Norman too only if she trusted people and let Norman get the help wouldn’t be in this situation that’s the reason why Dylan left he knew Norman wasn’t well and wanted to help him but Norma wasn’t having it very good series and loved every second of it but just so sad how these things could have been avoided to some extent
I don't understand why she chose it that moment to tell him such traumatic news? He was waiting on Emma to pick him up so they could go to a school dance. I don't think he was the right one for her to share that news with. She should have shared that with a therapist.
Norma is trying to seek sympathy from her son its almost like shes jealous hes going out so she doesnt want him to fully have fun if hes stressed out he will come back home before the dance ends be to her
Loraine Kat exactly. She was very manipulative. And because of this Norman never was able to be a normal teenager who socialized with others because Norma made it seem like it was a bad thing.
You won't believe but my mother in law is the same. Whenever me and my husband made some fun plan, she used to call and say she is super sick or would break some other bad news. Now after 3 yrs things have become better but she is still like that
Norma had so much bottled up trauma from her past trauma that she couldn’t face she ended up putting it all on Norman and didn’t want him to find any sort of love from anyone say it a partner or a friend she was fearing being lonely so she didn’t want him to branch out due to fears of being alone this is what Dylan brought up multiple times then when she dated Romero she was having her own life but then Norman/mother was turning into her and didn’t want Norma having her own life it was such a twisted relationship but the way she’s neglected not only him but his mental health issues as per say the blackouts not telling him or getting him help then throwing her childhood issues onto him she’s the main reason why he turned out like this not like Mother is Norman’s fault because it isn’t but Norma really neglected his split personality issues and Romero tried helping so did Dylan if she let them help he wouldn’t have gone as far as he did
To me the whole series is about Norma, a psychologically disturbed, victim type of narcissistic person turning his son into a psychopath...... Basically with every action she does. So sad that no one around them have realized this. They all thought Norma was perfect. Of course, the same thing had happened to Norma, her parents had done the same to her and her bro. A real tragedy, two tragic fates. They could have become great people if it hadn't been for their parents......
She literally tells him this minutes before going to the dance with Emma! Hell of a time she picked. How could she? Telling him period is traumatic enough but to do it when he's about to go on a date, NOT COOL!
Norma wasn't being completely honest here. As gross and twisted as it was, things between her and her brother were consensual. He did force himself on her when she tried to end it but before that, it was all consensual. This was another way for her to act more victimized and play on Norman's sympathy
You’re kinda right but, he was 4 years older than her so it’s easy to manipulate her into thinking it was right. I was abused by my 4 years older cousin and I didn’t understand it was wrong at the time, it felt wrong but I trusted him so it’s not until I grew up and realized what sex was that I knew it was wrong and that I didn’t want that to happened.
Maybe it was manipulative but her behavior is understandable considering what she went through. A lot of moms are like this about letting go of their children. It isn't easy to let go of someone. So much behavior like this is pretty common and it feels like more people are in condemnation of it rather than trying to look through the lens of the sufferer. And Norma did not screw up Norman. Norman held himself together well despite everything. But his incident in childhood already did significant damage and was a bigger source of his rage. I sincerely hope people won't get a self righteous attitude about people doing 'bad' things like being manipulative. It serves no one and is far from being helpful or healing. Edit: Also, Norma always felt as if she was protecting Norman because of his rage and she was the one who knew of what really happened to his father. Don't forget that.
@@Dzanarika1 i agree with both of you guys they both went threw so much in the show wise it was nobodys fault they way it turns they alot seem to say that she was manipulating him but i dont see it that way
Naah. The mom was so manipulative and calculative with her actions. She probably thought she’ll tell him about her past at that precise moment so he’ll feel sorry for her and love her more because she currently feels insecure since he’s about to go on a date with his girlfriend. It’s her psychotic way to hold on to his feelings. It will put him off and only think about her all through out the night. That’s her way to manipulate and hold on to her son. It was so mess up.
😭😭😭seriously all these ppl in comments did yall watch this episode. Norma chose to tell norman about her traumatic past because she thought she was gonna die later that night it wasn't any kind of jealous act i mean if she was really that selfish she wouldn't even allow Norman to go out with Emma at first place.
It is no accident that he turned out to be a psycho. His mum highly contributed to it. She has chained him to herself as a result of her terrible life experiences. She has become dominating and abused him emotionally, eventhough she loved him so much. She didn't know how to love her son because she has never experienced 'a healthy relationships in her life. She has developed a Sick way of love towards him. Norman really was her reflection. He held up a mirror but she didn't want to face the truth. Norman was her victim. He could have been such a great guy without the traumas his mum put on him even if unwillingly. She herself should have been treated psychologically a long time ago so that norman could have been saved and could have developed into a normal teenage boy. Great film. Amazing actors and actresses. Norma and norman would have deserved every award for their performance. Absolutely genuine. Two amazing talents.
and SHE became crazy cause of all the Freakin trauma!
To those asking why that was the moment Norma decided to share her last trauma with her son (all inappropriate imo) it was pretty much a calculated move, whether she was conscious of it or not. Her son was off to the dances with a woman who wasn’t her what better time to drop this bomb so even during the moments Norman was away from his mother all he could think/obsess about and be anchored to is Norma. It’s sick but that was the beauty of Bates Motel. Peak narcissistic manipulation.
She told him now because she thought someone had threatened to kill her and she wasn't sure if that would still happen. That's why she says she wants someone to know the truth about her (she's talking like she's going to die)
This is where I was like "I hope you know you're the reason your son turned out like this Norma" Lol
Of course she has to tell him right before his first school dance. With sweet Emma of all ppl. My gosh Norma Bates was insane.
I think that was the point.
Or maybe she was most likely to die that day so she needed to tell him because this might have been the last time they ever talked😑
@@giannoulasid80 You can talk about how much you love him and final words that actually make sense. Why the fuck should he know about something so traumatic before she dies? Come on. SHE WAS SICK OBVIOUSLY.
And Selfish, moviechick1416!
@jjjqqq1959 ngl I really hated emma j found her a pick me
This was a heartbreaking scene!!! Norma had a bad hand in life... I loved her strength and resilience though...I found myself being inspired from that and shadowing her eventhough she was fictional...It really helped me! I love me some Norma Bates, and Bates Motel period!!!! Will always be one of my favorite shows!!!!!!
It's really weird that this is the light you choose to see her in. Lol 😂😂😂
Always thought that was a weird time for her to tell him such a thing.
I think she was afraid she was going to die that night and she wanted someone to know what she’d been through
@@irishangelgirl8504 Still that's like a horrible last conversation to have with your son. She's just dumping that out on him to ease her conscience.
the sad thing is he believes her but dylan doesnt
@@averevolution301 people are suppose to talk about that stuff, not hide!
@@Dzanarika1 exactly. If you keep it bottled up you will never receive the help you need. I reached out to a close friend and I have developed a lot from my past. Just wish Norma got help for Norman earlier, As well as her.
This makes me appreciate forcing myself out of an abusive relationship and learning how to make a dysfunctional family work for my children.... Been single for three years and I'm so proud of myself, because these situations create a depedency issue that seems impossible to get out of... Keeping on that path only leads to worse relationships and further destruction... It takes time to heal, and a long time at that. GIVE YOURSELF TIME.
By the way, for anyone asking why she'd tell him at a time like this, it's a classic paranoid schizophrenic move (from someone who lives with a paranoid schizophrenic). When flashbacks come in, you almost have to get it out or you explode. She's gone through enough and has enough symptoms and situations to almost fit the criteria.
I liked Norma and was sad when she died but she’s the main reason Norman went insane and couldn’t get the help she’s the cause of all the innocents lives he took as Mother since he really didn’t have a clue what he’s split personality was doing she knew all along and downplayed it and ended up costing her and everyone else their lives I was so sad about Romero but he was pretty stupid at the end turning his back from Norman too only if she trusted people and let Norman get the help wouldn’t be in this situation that’s the reason why Dylan left he knew Norman wasn’t well and wanted to help him but Norma wasn’t having it very good series and loved every second of it but just so sad how these things could have been avoided to some extent
She thought her past could all go away & not having her son cured, CP CP!
I don't understand why she chose it that moment to tell him such traumatic news? He was waiting on Emma to pick him up so they could go to a school dance. I don't think he was the right one for her to share that news with. She should have shared that with a therapist.
She thought she was going to die that night, so she wanted someone to know before her passing.
Wow! Most awkward time to drop such secret! 😱
Sweet Tanner She thought she was going to die so she wanted to tell someone about what truly happened to her.
More Like a BOMB, Sweet Tanner!
Norma is trying to seek sympathy from her son its almost like shes jealous hes going out so she doesnt want him to fully have fun if hes stressed out he will come back home before the dance ends be to her
Loraine Kat exactly. She was very manipulative. And because of this Norman never was able to be a normal teenager who socialized with others because Norma made it seem like it was a bad thing.
You won't believe but my mother in law is the same. Whenever me and my husband made some fun plan, she used to call and say she is super sick or would break some other bad news. Now after 3 yrs things have become better but she is still like that
That’s exactly what it was. She needed him just as much as he needed her but when it didn’t suit her needs, she retaliated
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Norma had so much bottled up trauma from her past trauma that she couldn’t face she ended up putting it all on Norman and didn’t want him to find any sort of love from anyone say it a partner or a friend she was fearing being lonely so she didn’t want him to branch out due to fears of being alone this is what Dylan brought up multiple times then when she dated Romero she was having her own life but then Norman/mother was turning into her and didn’t want Norma having her own life it was such a twisted relationship but the way she’s neglected not only him but his mental health issues as per say the blackouts not telling him or getting him help then throwing her childhood issues onto him she’s the main reason why he turned out like this not like Mother is Norman’s fault because it isn’t but Norma really neglected his split personality issues and Romero tried helping so did Dylan if she let them help he wouldn’t have gone as far as he did
"I grew up in Akron, Ohio."
"So what?"
Lol
Darkb4light 06 he didn’t say “So what” he said “That’s not...” as in “that’s not what you told me”
To me the whole series is about Norma, a psychologically disturbed, victim type of narcissistic person turning his son into a psychopath...... Basically with every action she does. So sad that no one around them have realized this. They all thought Norma was perfect. Of course, the same thing had happened to Norma, her parents had done the same to her and her bro. A real tragedy, two tragic fates. They could have become great people if it hadn't been for their parents......
Norman, I slept with my brother. But the real tragedy is that I grew up in Akron, Ohio.
Yeah. That wasn't the best way to start that conversation. Someone should've cut that from the script
She was raped tho
She literally tells him this minutes before going to the dance with Emma! Hell of a time she picked. How could she? Telling him period is traumatic enough but to do it when he's about to go on a date, NOT COOL!
Oh, please, snowflake!
because this is the perfect time to tell your son about this. 💀
My X was from Akron, Ohio......and he and his family were INSANE, to say the least....
Context: Norma tells her son this, because she thought she was going to die that night, and wanted Norman to know her secrets
Norma wasn't being completely honest here. As gross and twisted as it was, things between her and her brother were consensual. He did force himself on her when she tried to end it but before that, it was all consensual. This was another way for her to act more victimized and play on Norman's sympathy
You’re kinda right but, he was 4 years older than her so it’s easy to manipulate her into thinking it was right. I was abused by my 4 years older cousin and I didn’t understand it was wrong at the time, it felt wrong but I trusted him so it’s not until I grew up and realized what sex was that I knew it was wrong and that I didn’t want that to happened.
1:01 SWEET HOME ALABAMA
Lannisters
OH
no matter how many times I watch this scene it always makes me tear up
What a weird relationship these two had 😂😂😂😂
There was a bond between them that only they understood. A cord between their hearts as Norman put it.
@Lyric--- Nah, never!
Maybe it was manipulative but her behavior is understandable considering what she went through.
A lot of moms are like this about letting go of their children. It isn't easy to let go of someone.
So much behavior like this is pretty common and it feels like more people are in condemnation of it rather than trying to look through the lens of the sufferer.
And Norma did not screw up Norman. Norman held himself together well despite everything. But his incident in childhood already did significant damage and was a bigger source of his rage.
I sincerely hope people won't get a self righteous attitude about people doing 'bad' things like being manipulative. It serves no one and is far from being helpful or healing.
Edit: Also, Norma always felt as if she was protecting Norman because of his rage and she was the one who knew of what really happened to his father. Don't forget that.
I thought I was the only one reading comments and being in shock how people are ignorant of life struggles and how anybody can end up in their shoes.
@@Dzanarika1 i agree with both of you guys they both went threw so much in the show wise it was nobodys fault they way it turns they alot seem to say that she was manipulating him but i dont see it that way
which norma bates do you prefer one from psycho 4 or this one?
This one
Both are pretty
His mother is the reason all her fault this happened
Naah. The mom was so manipulative and calculative with her actions. She probably thought she’ll tell him about her past at that precise moment so he’ll feel sorry for her and love her more because she currently feels insecure since he’s about to go on a date with his girlfriend. It’s her psychotic way to hold on to his feelings. It will put him off and only think about her all through out the night. That’s her way to manipulate and hold on to her son. It was so mess up.
😭😭😭seriously all these ppl in comments did yall watch this episode. Norma chose to tell norman about her traumatic past because she thought she was gonna die later that night it wasn't any kind of jealous act i mean if she was really that selfish she wouldn't even allow Norman to go out with Emma at first place.
Alicent Hightower is here to make it all better…..
She told that to him on purpose so he wouldn't be able to enjoy his night out with Emma. Very narcissistic.
Charlie bucket ?
Pooja Mishra Yep :)
Pooja Mishra yes
Dr Shaun Murphy!
Happy birthday at freddie highmore from italian boy live in rome
Sad memories 😢
take me to prom in that suit!
I think she told him that because she wanted him to know all her secrets if something happened to her
She's Oddly Questioning Can begin to be manipulative & having believe that it's ok; this also contributes to the crimes he commits thru her!
Uncle Daddy?
celeryg66 To Dylan, yeah. Lol
Aunty mum too
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Had to tell him netore the prom 😭🙏
She should've told her dad
Its not as easy as it sounds
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Lol thats crazy
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