And from previews, we know Ryan Hurst’s Chick is returning, which could go either way for Norman, really, since Chick already isn’t the most law-abiding citizen.
Former sheriff Alex Romero is apparently setting up assassination plots from inside prison, so we know he’s beyond the point of moral rehabilitation.
Then there’s the return of Caleb, who doesn’t even know Norma is dead yet, which is also the case for Dylan (and Emma, of course).
Of course, Bates Motel isn’t limiting its plot momentum by telling only Psycho-related stories, and everything else happening in Norman’s life adds surprisingly unique textures to the character that Anthony Perkins first made a household name.