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where can i watch bates motel

You can stream Bates Motel in a few different ways, depending on where you are and whether you’re okay with buying/renting versus watching with ads.

Main streaming options

  • In the UK , all 5 seasons are available to stream for free (with ads) on Channel 4’s online service once you create an account.
  • In Australia , all 5 seasons are free (with ads) on 7plus.
  • In the US , only season 1 is available to stream on NBC’s platform ; all 5 seasons are available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and YouTube (TV/Movies).
  • In the Netherlands , the full series is currently on Amazon Prime Video and SkyShowtime with a subscription.

Some users in the US have also reported that Bates Motel is “on Prime Video again” as part of their subscription at times, so availability can cycle in and out; it’s worth checking if it shows as “Included with Prime” in your account.

Not on major platforms

  • It is not currently on Netflix in any country.
  • It is also not available on Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+ libraries, Paramount+, or Peacock as an included-title catalog series at the moment.

Buying or renting

If you don’t have access to the free services above, you can still watch it by buying or renting episodes or seasons:

  • Amazon Prime Video – all 5 seasons available to buy/rent in the US and UK.
  • Vudu – all 5 seasons to buy/rent in the US.
  • YouTube (TV & Movies/YouTube TV store) – all 5 seasons to buy/rent in the US.

Using a VPN (if needed)

If you’re outside the UK or Australia and want the free-with-ads option, some guides suggest using a VPN to access Channel 4 (UK) or 7plus (Australia) by virtually setting your location there. Make sure you follow the terms of service of any platform you use.

Mini TL;DR:

  • Free with ads: Channel 4 (UK), 7plus (Australia).
  • US: Season 1 streaming on NBC; all seasons buy/rent on Amazon, Vudu, YouTube.
  • Netherlands: Prime Video and SkyShowtime with subscription.
  • Not on Netflix anywhere right now.

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