Spoilers

“Trust Me…”

“Ocean View”

Things are heating up among everyone in Bates Mote.

So much happened in these two episodes it was truly epic.

• Norma is arrested for the murder of Keith Summers
• Keith’s hand was found with carpet fibers from the motel.
• Norman confided in Dylan.
• Norman had sex with Bradley.
• Emma and Norman found the missing Asian girl on Summers’ boat.
• They took the girl back to the motel where Norma found them.
• The girl told Norma that Zack was behind her kidnapping, keeping her for sex.
• Dylan’s partner lent him $5000 to get a place for Dylan and ‘his bro.’
• Dylan’s partner was shot in the neck.
• Dylan ran down the shooter with his truck.
• Zack steals the carpet fiber and the case against Norma is dropped.
• Norman told Emma about his night with Bradley. She claimed it was just a hook up.

So much going down in these two episodes that it is just packed full. Norma’s manipulations are coming back on her, but Zack is certainly being shown as someone who is not just a good guy trying to help someone he loved. He is a control freak and he is out for Norma. The whole fishing scene with Norman was really tense and uneasy.

Norman’s own mental illness took a back seat in these episodes as his relationship with Dylan appeared to be getting stronger as his relationship with Norma took a hit. She was mad at Norman for being out ‘getting laid’ on the night she was arrested, but that was just another way to attempt to control him.

Bates Motel continues to be excellent, creating a ton of intriguing stories wrapped around these characters. Dylan is one of the most engaging characters included in the show.