Review of Bates Motel

Bates Motel (2013–2017)
1/10
Trashy romance and teen drama disguised as a mystery thriller.
1 September 2016
When I look at the genre of this series on the main page, it says this series is a Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller. However it doesn't seem so at all. I think the proper genre for this should have been teen drama/ romance.

This series starts from episode 1 to 6 where the plot is set up in such a way that characters are placed in a state where romance becomes the main driving force of the series.

By episode 7 the story now turns into a stupid teen dude flick, ( as if teen chick flicks are not boring and agitating already). We are forced to endure the the dramatic love life of teens whom the writer has no business bringing their problems into this premise and genre.

Mind you, by this time (by episode 9) where the series is coming to a conclusion there is no solid horror, mystery or thrill tied into the plot. As a viewer with a good taste in TV shows you would feel extorted by this time if you invested your time in watching the series as far as episode 8. I think writers get away with this sort of crap because a section of viewers lacks the IQ to read between the lines when watching TV.

My advice, don't watch this show based on the premise or the genres listed for it because you would be disappointed. However you would enjoy it if you lack the mental fortitude to know this is just another trashy disguised of romantic teen drama series.
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