Norman tries out life outside of Pineview.
Norma tries out life without Norman.
In this weeks installment of Norman goes crazy, there were strippers.
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Freddie Highmore, too.
Hes not happy about taking meds but relents when he learns he cant leave his room without doing so.
But Norman has more important things on his mind: namely an elusive private phone call.
Julian can help with that!
The call Norman wants to make is to Dylan to alert him that Norma is in trouble.
The world has gone mad, but Im not.
YET, Norman Bates.
Meanwhile, remember that nice night Norma and Romero had last week?
Apparently they have to deal with the awkward post-sex morning talk.
Norma, who was self-assured and willing last we saw her, is now hesitant and drawn back.
(Its about time.
Its been like, four seasons!)
Besides, hes being released today!
Norman takes that as Dr. Edwards not believing him and angrily tries to leave, unsuccessfully.
Norma arrives to visit Emma, who is surprised and happy to see her surrogate mom.
And you know what?
For the first time in probably this entire series, Norma seems to agree.
Only problem is, a safe deposit box requires two keys, and the bank only has one.
Presumably, Romero has the other, right?
Well, kind of.
Does no one in this town care about their safety?)
Where is Julian taking Norman?
To a stripper joint, apparently.
Norman, however, is completely out of his element and not enjoying this at all.
Hes not even turned on by anything his companion is doing.
A scared Norman watches his friend get attacked and tries to defend himself, but ends up watching helplessly.
And whether its the events of the night or something else entirely, Norman breaks down.
And thats what makes this show one of the best shows on television.
