I didn't really notice how good Bates was until I watched the series review leading into this season. I'm recording, but not watching, this season so I can binge watch it.
@InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Well, it's down to only one more episode for the series, and that's next week. I'm going to really miss this show; the quality and its ability to grab you has stayed consistent throughout. The last episodes are like a runaway train. I'm impressed that the writers have been able to stay very true to the spirit of the movie, while never letting you be sure that you know what's going to happen.
Freddie Highmore is young but I think he has great things ahead of him. He wrote and directed a couple of this season's episodes.