A&E's Psycho

Jumping on the horror TV show bandwagon, A&E is creating a series called Bates Motel, a prequel to Psycho that will showcase the misadventures of a teenage Norman Bates, and his crazy bitch mother:

"In Bates Motel, following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn’t quite what it seems, and the locals aren’t so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates’ are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive – and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets."

I'm not really sure how this will work, but it looks interesting so far. Canon Foreigners include Norman's Ill Girl best friend, and brother (I assume he and Norman will have a relationship comparable to the one between Ed Gein and his brother).

Official site.

First episode aired last night, I think.

Man, looks like the Bates family isn't the worst thing about Fairvale anymore... o_O

I'll check this out, if only for Vera Farmiga.

Looks like this and Hannibal may be be Dueling Shows.