# Where to watch Bates Motel (2013) in the UK

> Bates Motel (2013) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2013  
**Runtime:** 45 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Crime, Mystery  
**Seasons:** 5  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T07:55:13.684Z)  

## Synopsis

A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Bates%20Motel)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Bates%20Motel&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Bates%20Motel)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Bates Motel in the UK?**

Bates Motel (2013) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Bates Motel?**

Yes. Bates Motel can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Bates Motel on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Bates Motel on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Bates Motel is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/46786/bates-motel-2013
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xXKcfZE7ulYxgjjYv51s0zDG69s.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/46786/bates-motel-2013.json

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