The artificiality of a scripted drama doesn't hold a candle to true crime.

Chick

Sheriff Greene: Consider cooperating with us. I can't guarantee it'll feel good, but it's the right thing to do.
Dylan: Good night, Sheriff.

My would always say I was too naive about beautiful women, and my mother was always right.

Norman

I hope you enjoy the accommodations. Not as nice as your motel, but we do try.

Sheriff Greene

He's not a bad person. He's not a criminal. He's crazy.

Dylan

From where I'm sitting you're a child and children sometimes act out. Almost always because they feel ignored. So I'm starting to think calling in all my cops, searching your motel, your house, questioning you now is just giving you exactly what you want. Attention.

Sheriff Greene

Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 8 Quotes

He's not a bad person. He's not a criminal. He's crazy.

Dylan

From where I'm sitting you're a child and children sometimes act out. Almost always because they feel ignored. So I'm starting to think calling in all my cops, searching your motel, your house, questioning you now is just giving you exactly what you want. Attention.

Sheriff Greene