Spoiler alert: This post contains plot points from the May 9 episode ofBates Motel.
The momentBates Motelfans have been waiting for has finally arrived… we think.
He then climbed into bed with his mother and shut his eyes.
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Cut to Romero arriving home just in time to drag them both from the room.
However, as the episode came to an end, only Norman woke up.
Could this be the end for Norma?
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And why did the show decide to handle her death this way?
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: There are so many big moments in this episode.
I want to start with Dylan and Norman.
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Whats going through Normans mind when his brother essentially says goodbye?
FREDDIE HIGHMORE:I think theres a lot of confusion at the beginning.
The shock of it really stays with him all the way through until the end of the scene.
Is he capable of giving up on his brother?
EHRIN:I think in the moment.
CARLTON CUSE:Yeah, for the time being.
I think that hes trying to try on a new role.
I think that hes trying to separate himself out because he just emotionally cant deal with the craziness.
What was the significance of Norman finding the suitcase?
And then to suddenly be smacked with that.
EHRIN:It was very much born out of the characters.
We asked, In what possible circumstance would Norman ever hurt Norma or kill her?
CUSE:Kerry and I have talked about this for a long time.
it comes from the characters.
He loves her so much hes not going to kill her and then stay in the world.
The whole goal was to alleviate both of their emotional pain and to stop trying and be eternally together.
Was this always happening in season 4?
CUSE:Yeah, very much.
Freddie, Im interested in your reaction to this.
You knew it was coming, but when it finally came together, what were your thoughts?
HIGHMORE:Until the episode goes out, it doesnt quite feel like the event has taken place.
It doesnt feel real until that final moment has occurred of it being shown.
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