A&E Will Give You More "Bates Motel"

When you have a show that gives your network it's highest ratings to date, with the series premier of the Psycho prequel nabbing over 3 million viewers, chances are you're going to want to keep it going.

Yesterday, April 8, A&E confirmed they would be renewing their stay at The Bates Motel, with pre-production on Season 2 set to begin later this year, according to their release:

“Bates Motel’ has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal audience in its first few weeks,” said DeBitetto. “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.”

Season two of “Bates Motel” will begin pre-production later this year on ten new episodes slated to premiere in 2014.

Since it's March 18 premier, "Bates Motel" has held it's 2.5 million viewers nicely, with several "meta" experiences set up such as the iPhone app for the sketchbook in the show, and the characters' blogs, such as Norman's http://iamnormanbates.com/ and Emma's: http://www.aetv.com/bates-motel/emmas-blog/

In “Bates Motel,” following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn’t quite what it seems, and the locals aren’t so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates’ are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive – and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets.

"Bates Motel" airs Mondays at 10/9 central on A&E.