8.5

Bates Motel•Season 5•Episode 1

Dark Paradise

8.5/10 · 1,977 votesFeb 20, 201745 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.

Directed byTucker Gates

Written byKerry Ehrin

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Bad Blood

Hidden

Dreams Die First

Marion

Inseparable

The Body

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Cast5

Vera Farmiga

Norma Bates

Freddie Highmore

Norman Bates

Max Thieriot

Dylan Massett

Olivia Cooke

Emma Decody

Nestor Carbonell

Alex Romero

Crew6

Tucker Gates

Director

Cecily Rhett

Editor

Kerry Ehrin

Writer

Mark S. Freeborn

Production Design

John S. Bartley

Director of Photography

Cameron Hilts

Stunt Double

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Episode Summary

"Dark Paradise" is episode 1 of Bates Motel season 5. It scored 8.5/10 from 1,977 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Kerry Ehrin, it aired on February 20, 2017.

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