Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 8 Review: Youre Going To Kill Me Norman

"The Pit" continues to ratchet up the crazy as Norman finally verbalizes what we've known all along.  He's sexually attracted to his mother. Last week Norman almost strangled Professor James for expressing the same sentiment. Now he's confessing it to Norma. She takes it well saying his feelings are normal he's a growing hormonal young man. Norman is much relieved. Then they share another uncomfortable moment together. Stay off the bed people!

What Could Go Wrong With This Plan?

In other news:

• Construction workers start digging a pool for the motel courtesy of Bob Paris. Everyone comments on it's depth-- 23 feet. I'm sure a few bodies will end up in there soon. Watching Norman fight with a rope so he could fence off the area was hilarious.
• Professor James is kidnapped and beaten to a bloody pulp by Paris' crew. He should have known better than to get involved with Norma. 
•  Romero gets Norma's old car back. They share a tender moment. Later Alex asks Norma to tell the truth about how her husband died. He already knows what happened courtesy of Big Mouth Bob. Norma continues to lie. He says "Goodbye Norma". Alex is last scene in a police car with the flash drive. I fear he is not long for this world.   
• Dylan is getting ready to go on the gun run. Daddy Caleb joins him. They run into some serious problems and are almost killed. It seems to culprits wanted Chick dead (which is why he didnt deliver the guns himself). Looks like Dylan is not going to get the money for Emma's lung transplant after all. How do you feel about these two kids budding romance? I'm not sure. Isnt there a rule about not dating your relatives exes?
• Speaking of Emma, she breaks it off with Norman which puts him into another tail spin. Next Norma tells her she told James that Norman killed his father. Norman seriously goes ballistic at this news. He again hallucinates his dead stuffed dog Juno and Fake Norma. He starts to undress her. Eww, icky! Norman later runs screaming down the street and sees Bradley. I have no idea what that means.   

Crazy On The Loose. Run For Your Lives!

Favorite Quotes:

• "Youre going to kill me Norman"- Norma. Sad, but true. 
• "Dont ever let anyone's words come between us. This is the only thing's that's real-- you and me."- Norma to Norman. 
• "Father son gun running bonding trip"- Chick. When they get back Chick, you're dead. 

Grade: 4 Monsters (out of 5). Not as satisfying as the previous episode but still produced some cringe worthy scenes. There are only two episodes left in season three. Who's going to die next? My money is on Chick, Romero and possibly Emma (poor girl). 

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May 1, 2015

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