Staff Writer
The much buzzed about original A&E drama, Bates Motel, has officially been picked up for a second season. With the numbers hovering around 4.5 million viewers for the premiere (including DVR numbers) puts it at the most watched original drama debut for key demos in A&E’s history. The numbers for the second and third episodes are around 2.8 million viewers, still solidly where A&E like to see the numbers.
Bob DeBitetto, president and GM of A&E states, “Bates Motel has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal audience in its first few weeks.” “With superb writing and exceptional acting, led by the critically acclaimed performances of Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore, we’re incredibly excited to see where Carlton and Kerry take Norma and Norman Bates next.”
The ten episode second season will begin production later this year, with an expected air date sometime in 2014.
Catch the current season of Bates Motel on A&E every Monday night at 10/9C.
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