We’ve had readers in the UK asking if Bates Motel will be headed their way and it has been announced that Universal Channel has acquired the series. While a specific date has not been set, it has been said that the first episodes will air this fall. Additionally, it was confirmed that Universal Channel has acquired rights to both the first and second seasons.
Here’s the previous Season 2 order announcement, which also includes details on the first season for those that are interested in learning more. We’ve also included the original Season 1 trailer below.
"A&E Network has picked up a second season of the acclaimed drama series, "Bates Motel" starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore from executive producers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager of A&E Network and BIO Channel.
The premiere of "Bates Motel" garnered 4.5 million total viewers and 2.5 million adults 25-54 and 18-49, based on Live+7 viewership, making it the most-watched original drama debut in the key demos in the network's history.
"Bates Motel' has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal audience in its first few weeks," said DeBitetto. "With superb writing and exceptional acting, led by the critically acclaimed performances of Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore, we're incredibly excited to see where Carlton and Kerry take Norma and Norman Bates next."
Season two of "Bates Motel" will begin pre-production later this year on ten new episodes slated to premiere in 2014.
"Bates Motel" also stars Max Thieriot ("Disconnect"), Olivia Cooke ("Blackout"), Nicola Peltz ("The Last Airbender) and Nestor Carbonell ("Lost," "The Dark Knight Rises").
In "Bates Motel," following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn't quite what it seems, and the locals aren't so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates' are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive – and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets."
Bates Motel Episode 7 “The Man in Number 9″ airs Monday, April 29 at 10 PM ET/PT. The series stars Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates and Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates. Episode Synopsis: Bates Motel (A&E) Episode 7 “The Man in Number 9″ – Norma’s first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she [...]
Bates Motel Episode 6 “The Truth” airs Monday, April 22 at 10 PM ET/PT. The series stars Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates and Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates. Episode Synopsis: Bates Motel (A&E) Episode 6 “The Truth” – Dylan asks Norman to move in with him. Chaos ensues at the Bates home as Norma tells [...]
Bates Motel Episode 5 “Ocean View” airs Monday, April 15 at 10 PM ET/PT. The series stars Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates and Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates. Episode Synopsis: Bates Motel (A&E) Episode 5 “Ocean View” – Norman desperately seeks his mother’s return home as Norma gets some much needed help. Norman and Emma [...]
