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: Norman and his classmate Emma Decody discover a mysterious hand-drawn manga in one of the motel rooms that depicts various acts of violence and torture, hinting at the town's history of human trafficking. Character Analysis & Key Themes

: The series was created as a "contemporary prequel" to Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho . Bates_motel_1x02

The second episode of the first season of , titled "Nice Town You Picked, Norma...", originally aired on March 25, 2013. The episode deepens the mystery of White Pine Bay as the Bates family struggles to hide their first crime while uncovering the town's dark secrets. Plot Summary : Norman and his classmate Emma Decody discover