Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars

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Pretty Little Liars

2017
TV Show
Ended
8 Seasons
English

Based on the Pretty Little Liars series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard, the series follows the lives of four girls — Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily — whose clique falls apart after the disappearance of their queen bee, Alison. One year later, they begin receiving messages from someone using the name "A" who threatens to expose their secrets — including long-hidden ones they thought only Alison knew.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users87%
Director: Norman Buckley, Ron Lagomarsino, Maya Vernon, Roger Kumble, Leslie Libman, Bethany Rooney, Jessica Yu, Chris Grismer, Arthur Anderson, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Oliver Goldstick, Patrick R. Norris, Timothy Busfield, Melanie Mayron, Greg Beeman, Sterling Anderson, Liz Friedlander, Joseph Dougherty, Jason Bloom, Arlene Sanford, Sonia BlangiardoGenres: Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Romance

Plot Summary

Set five years after the "A" torment ceased, the PLLs have found new lives, but a new threat emerges when they receive a series of cryptic messages. "A.D." is determined to play the ultimate game and is willing to torture them to the end. The Liars must band together again to uncover the identity of their new tormentor before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The final season of Pretty Little Liars received a mixed to positive reception. While critics praised the show for its ambitious storytelling and the chemistry of its lead actresses, some found the plot convoluted and the resolutions to certain storylines unsatisfying. Audience reception remained largely positive, with many fans appreciating the conclusion to the long-running mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its engaging mysteries and the performances of its young cast.

  • Criticized for convoluted plotlines that became difficult to follow.

  • The series finale provided a satisfying, albeit sometimes predictable, conclusion for many fans.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the show's intriguing mysteries and the relationships between the main characters. While some found the later seasons became overly complicated, the show's loyal fanbase appreciated the final resolution and the closure it provided.

Awards & Accolades

Teen Choice Awards (Multiple wins and nominations), People's Choice Awards (Multiple wins and nominations), GLAAD Media Awards (Nominated).

Fun Fact

The creators originally planned for Pretty Little Liars to end after season 5, with the reveal of "A" happening then. However, due to the show's immense popularity, ABC Family (now Freeform) decided to renew it for additional seasons.

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