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''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American
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television series based on the novel series of the same name written by
Sara Shepard Sara Shepard (born April 8, 1977) is an American author. She is known for the bestselling ''Pretty Little Liars'' and ''The Lying Game'' book series, both of which have been turned into television shows on Freeform. Early and personal life ...
. Developed by I. Marlene King, the series was broadcast on Freeform between June 8, 2010, and June 27, 2017, comprising 160 episodes over seven seasons. Set in the fictional
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, Pennsylvania, the plot follows five best friends whose secrets are consistently threatened by the anonymous " A", who begins harassing them after the disappearance of their
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leader.
Troian Bellisario Troian Avery Bellisario (born October 28, 1985) is an American actress. A graduate of the University of Southern California, in 2010, she received her breakthrough role as Spencer Hastings in the Freeform drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' ( ...
,
Ashley Benson Ashley Victoria Benson (born December 18, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is known for her role as Hanna Marin in the teen mystery-drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Benson has starred in films, including ' ...
,
Lucy Hale Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress, singer, and television personality. She has received various accolades, including seven Teen Choice Awards (the most for any actress in a single series), a Gracie Award, a People's ...
,
Shay Mitchell Shannon Ashley Garcia "Shay" Mitchell (born April 10, 1987) is a Canadian actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017), which earned her nomi ...
,
Sasha Pieterse Sasha Pieterse-Sheaffer (; born February 17, 1996) is a South African-born American actress, singer and songwriter. She is known for her role as Alison DiLaurentis in the Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' and its spin-off '' Pretty Little ...
and
Janel Parrish Janel Meilani Parrish Long (born October 30, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She starred as Mona Vanderwaal in the mystery-drama television series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017) and its spinoff '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfecti ...
lead the
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, alongside
Holly Marie Combs Holly Marie Combs Ryan (born December 3, 1973) is an American actress and producer. She is known for her roles as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series ''Picket Fences'' (1992–1996), Piper Halliwell in The WB series ''Charmed'' (1998–2006) and El ...
,
Ian Harding Ian Michael Harding (born September 16, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Ezra Fitz in the Freeform mystery drama ''Pretty Little Liars'' from 2010 to 2017. Early life Harding was born in Heidelberg, West Germany, to an A ...
,
Bianca Lawson Bianca Jasmine Lawson is an American film and television actress. She is known for her regular roles in the television series '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'', ''Goode Behavior'', ''Pretty Little Liars'', and '' Rogue''. She has also had r ...
,
Laura Leighton Laura Diane Leighton is an American actress. She played Sydney Andrews on the television series ''Melrose Place'' (1993–1997) and its continuation (2009–2010), and Ashley Marin on Freeform's series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Ca ...
,
Chad Lowe Charles Davis Lowe II (born January 15, 1968) is an American actor. He is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe. He won an Emmy Award for his supporting role in '' Life Goes On'' as a young man living with HIV. He has had recurring roles on '' E ...
,
Nia Peeples Virenia "Nia" Peeples (born December 10, 1961) is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. Peeples is known for playing Nicole Chapman on the hit TV series '' Fame''; Pam Fields on the drama ''Pretty Little Liars''; Karen Taylor Win ...
,
Tyler Blackburn Tyler Jordon Blackburn (born October 12, 1986) is an American actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing Caleb Rivers on the hit Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' and its spin-off, '' Ravenswood''. He most recently starred as Ale ...
and
Andrea Parker Andrea N. Parker is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles on '' ER'', '' The Pretender'', ''Less than Perfect'', ''Desperate Housewives'', and ''Pretty Little Liars''. Career Her first documented film role was at ...
. ''Pretty Little Liars'' started a
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with a
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titled ''
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'' and two spin-offs, ''Ravenswood'' and '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists'', both of which were cancelled after one season. A fourth series titled '' Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin'' premiered on
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in 2022, which focus on a new cast of characters in a different setting.


Premise

Aria Montgomery Aria Marie Fitz (ńee Montgomery) is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' franchise created by American author Sara Shepard. Described as an “alternative” and artsy teen, the franchise revolves around Aria and her three best fri ...
,
Emily Fields Emily Catherine Fields is a fictional character created in 2006 by author Sara Shepard. She is a character of both ''Pretty Little Liars'' books and television series, and initially appears as a " jock girl" and one of the main protagonists of ...
,
Hanna Marin Hanna Olivia Marin is a fictional character created by Sara Shepard for the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, and later developed for the Freeform television series adaptation by I. Marlene King. The character has also appeared in the spi ...
and
Spencer Hastings Spencer Jill Hastings is a fictional character, one of the five main characters who appear in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' novel series and its Freeform television adaptation. Created by American author Sara Shepard, she is a member of the gro ...
are four former best friends who reunite one year after the disappearance of their clique leader,
Alison DiLaurentis Alison Lauren DiLaurentis is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, its television adaptation, and the spin-off series '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists''. The character was created by American author Sara She ...
, and begin receiving threatening messages from a mysterious person who identifies themself as " A" and is aware of the mistakes, lies and secrets they have collected before and after their clique fell apart. Throughout the series' course, several elements from the night Alison disappeared are revealed, which help the protagonists understand what happened to their friend and how "A" came up. Moving forward, after the original "A" is revealed, the identity is taken over by other antagonists, prompting new storylines and challenges.


Episodes


Cast and characters

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Troian Bellisario Troian Avery Bellisario (born October 28, 1985) is an American actress. A graduate of the University of Southern California, in 2010, she received her breakthrough role as Spencer Hastings in the Freeform drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' ( ...
as
Spencer Hastings Spencer Jill Hastings is a fictional character, one of the five main characters who appear in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' novel series and its Freeform television adaptation. Created by American author Sara Shepard, she is a member of the gro ...
and
Alex Drake Alex Drake may refer to: * Alex Drake (Ashes to Ashes) DI Alexandra "Alex" Drake is a fictional character in BBC One's science fiction/police procedural drama '' Ashes to Ashes''. The character is portrayed by Keeley Hawes and as a child by Lu ...
(season 7) *
Ashley Benson Ashley Victoria Benson (born December 18, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is known for her role as Hanna Marin in the teen mystery-drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Benson has starred in films, including ' ...
as
Hanna Marin Hanna Olivia Marin is a fictional character created by Sara Shepard for the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, and later developed for the Freeform television series adaptation by I. Marlene King. The character has also appeared in the spi ...
*
Holly Marie Combs Holly Marie Combs Ryan (born December 3, 1973) is an American actress and producer. She is known for her roles as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series ''Picket Fences'' (1992–1996), Piper Halliwell in The WB series ''Charmed'' (1998–2006) and El ...
as
Ella Montgomery ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American teen drama television series created by I. Marlene King for Freeform. It is based on Sara Shepard's novel series of the same name. Some of the characters appeared in the spin-off shows '' Ravenswood'' ...
(seasons 1–3; recurring, seasons 4–6; guest, season 7) *
Lucy Hale Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress, singer, and television personality. She has received various accolades, including seven Teen Choice Awards (the most for any actress in a single series), a Gracie Award, a People's ...
as
Aria Montgomery Aria Marie Fitz (ńee Montgomery) is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' franchise created by American author Sara Shepard. Described as an “alternative” and artsy teen, the franchise revolves around Aria and her three best fri ...
*
Ian Harding Ian Michael Harding (born September 16, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Ezra Fitz in the Freeform mystery drama ''Pretty Little Liars'' from 2010 to 2017. Early life Harding was born in Heidelberg, West Germany, to an A ...
as
Ezra Fitz ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an Television in the United States, American teen drama television series created by I. Marlene King for Freeform (TV channel), Freeform. It is based on Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars (book series), novel series ...
*
Bianca Lawson Bianca Jasmine Lawson is an American film and television actress. She is known for her regular roles in the television series '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'', ''Goode Behavior'', ''Pretty Little Liars'', and '' Rogue''. She has also had r ...
as
Maya St. Germain ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American teen drama television series created by I. Marlene King for Freeform. It is based on Sara Shepard's novel series of the same name. Some of the characters appeared in the spin-off shows '' Ravenswood'' ...
(seasons 1–2; recurring, season 3) *
Laura Leighton Laura Diane Leighton is an American actress. She played Sydney Andrews on the television series ''Melrose Place'' (1993–1997) and its continuation (2009–2010), and Ashley Marin on Freeform's series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Ca ...
as
Ashley Marin ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American teen drama television series created by I. Marlene King for Freeform. It is based on Sara Shepard's novel series of the same name. Some of the characters appeared in the spin-off shows '' Ravenswood'', ...
*
Chad Lowe Charles Davis Lowe II (born January 15, 1968) is an American actor. He is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe. He won an Emmy Award for his supporting role in '' Life Goes On'' as a young man living with HIV. He has had recurring roles on '' E ...
as Byron Montgomery (seasons 1–3; recurring, seasons 4 and 6; guest, seasons 5 and 7) *
Shay Mitchell Shannon Ashley Garcia "Shay" Mitchell (born April 10, 1987) is a Canadian actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017), which earned her nomi ...
as
Emily Fields Emily Catherine Fields is a fictional character created in 2006 by author Sara Shepard. She is a character of both ''Pretty Little Liars'' books and television series, and initially appears as a " jock girl" and one of the main protagonists of ...
*
Nia Peeples Virenia "Nia" Peeples (born December 10, 1961) is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. Peeples is known for playing Nicole Chapman on the hit TV series '' Fame''; Pam Fields on the drama ''Pretty Little Liars''; Karen Taylor Win ...
as
Pam Fields ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American teen drama television series created by I. Marlene King for Freeform. It is based on Sara Shepard's novel series of the same name. Some of the characters appeared in the spin-off shows '' Ravenswood'', ...
(season 1; recurring, seasons 2–4 and 6; guest, seasons 5 and 7) *
Sasha Pieterse Sasha Pieterse-Sheaffer (; born February 17, 1996) is a South African-born American actress, singer and songwriter. She is known for her role as Alison DiLaurentis in the Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' and its spin-off '' Pretty Little ...
as
Alison DiLaurentis Alison Lauren DiLaurentis is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, its television adaptation, and the spin-off series '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists''. The character was created by American author Sara She ...
*
Tyler Blackburn Tyler Jordon Blackburn (born October 12, 1986) is an American actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing Caleb Rivers on the hit Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' and its spin-off, '' Ravenswood''. He most recently starred as Ale ...
as
Caleb Rivers ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an Television in the United States, American teen drama television series created by I. Marlene King for Freeform (TV channel), Freeform. It is based on Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars (book series), novel series ...
(seasons 3–7; recurring, seasons 1–2) *
Janel Parrish Janel Meilani Parrish Long (born October 30, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She starred as Mona Vanderwaal in the mystery-drama television series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017) and its spinoff '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfecti ...
as
Mona Vanderwaal Mona Vanderwaal is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, its television adaptation, and the spin-off TV series '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists''. In the TV shows, she is portrayed by Janel Parrish. Introduc ...
(seasons 3–7; recurring, seasons 1–2) *
Andrea Parker Andrea N. Parker is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles on '' ER'', '' The Pretender'', ''Less than Perfect'', ''Desperate Housewives'', and ''Pretty Little Liars''. Career Her first documented film role was at ...
as
Mary Drake Mary Drake is a fictional character created by I. Marlene King for the American television series ''Pretty Little Liars'', based on the novel series of the same name written by Sara Shepard and portrayed by Andrea Parker. The identical twin s ...
(season 7; guest, seasons 4 and 6) and
Jessica DiLaurentis ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American teen drama television series created by I. Marlene King for Freeform. It is based on Sara Shepard's novel series of the same name. Some of the characters appeared in the spin-off shows '' Ravenswood'', ...
(guest, season 2; recurring, seasons 4–6)


Production


Development

The ''
Pretty Little Liars ''Pretty Little Liars'' is an American mystery teen drama television series based on the novel series of the same name written by Sara Shepard. Developed by I. Marlene King, the series was broadcast on Freeform between June 8, 2010, and June ...
'' series of novels was first published in October 2006 and comprises 18 books, divided into four arcs and companion stories. The project was given to author
Sara Shepard Sara Shepard (born April 8, 1977) is an American author. She is known for the bestselling ''Pretty Little Liars'' and ''The Lying Game'' book series, both of which have been turned into television shows on Freeform. Early and personal life ...
by
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company
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following the conception of the idea of a "''
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'' for teens". Shepard was chosen due to her having grown up in a town similar to the fictional Rosewood, where the series take place, and her online presence. The television adaptation was first planned for
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until the network shut down in 2006. A
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for
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was announced in June 2008, with I. Marlene King serving as the series' developer and
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. The viewership success of the first 10 episodes prompted ABC Family to order 12 additional episodes, finishing the first season with 22 installments. It also led Alloy Entertainment to extend the novel series beyond its original foreseen count of eight books. A second season was unveiled by ABC Family on January 10, 2011. In June, the network announced that its
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lineup would include a
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-themed ''Pretty Little Liars''
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, bringing the second-season episode count from 24 to 25. In December of that year, it was announced that the identity of "A" would be revealed in the second season's finale, which took place on March 19, 2012. The series' third season was confirmed in November 2011 and broadcast between June 5, 2012 and March 19, 2013, consisting of 24 episodes. The series was renewed for a fourth season in October 2012. It was broadcast between June 11, 2013, and March 18, 2014. The fifth season was commissioned in March 2013, alongside the announcement of the spin-off series ''Ravenswood'', and consisted of 25 episodes, including a
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-themed one. The special episode aired as part of the network's
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annual event. The season also included the series' 100th episode, which was celebrated by cast and crew in a private party on June 2, 2015. Before the season premiered, ABC Family renewed the series for two additional seasons of 20 episodes each, making it the network's longest running original series. The sixth season was broadcast between June 2, 2015, and March 15, 2016. It did not include a holiday-themed episode and introduced a new opening sequence for the series. The seventh and final season was broadcast between June 21, 2016, and June 27, 2017. It marked the return of Charlie Craig, who worked on the second season, as executive producer and co-showrunner. The series' ending was confirmed by I. Marlene King and the main cast in August 2016, with the series finale being a two-hour event followed by a tell-all special with cast and crew.


Casting

Casting for ''Pretty Little Liars'' began in October 2009, with Gayle Pillsbury and Bonnie Zane as casting directors.
Lucy Hale Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress, singer, and television personality. She has received various accolades, including seven Teen Choice Awards (the most for any actress in a single series), a Gracie Award, a People's ...
,
Troian Bellisario Troian Avery Bellisario (born October 28, 1985) is an American actress. A graduate of the University of Southern California, in 2010, she received her breakthrough role as Spencer Hastings in the Freeform drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' ( ...
and
Ian Harding Ian Michael Harding (born September 16, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Ezra Fitz in the Freeform mystery drama ''Pretty Little Liars'' from 2010 to 2017. Early life Harding was born in Heidelberg, West Germany, to an A ...
were respectively cast as Aria Montgomery, Spencer Hastings and Ezra Fitz in November. The following month, the cast added
Ashley Benson Ashley Victoria Benson (born December 18, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is known for her role as Hanna Marin in the teen mystery-drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Benson has starred in films, including ' ...
as Hanna Marin,
Shay Mitchell Shannon Ashley Garcia "Shay" Mitchell (born April 10, 1987) is a Canadian actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017), which earned her nomi ...
as Emily Fields,
Laura Leighton Laura Diane Leighton is an American actress. She played Sydney Andrews on the television series ''Melrose Place'' (1993–1997) and its continuation (2009–2010), and Ashley Marin on Freeform's series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Ca ...
as Ashley Marin,
Nia Peeples Virenia "Nia" Peeples (born December 10, 1961) is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. Peeples is known for playing Nicole Chapman on the hit TV series '' Fame''; Pam Fields on the drama ''Pretty Little Liars''; Karen Taylor Win ...
as Pam Fields,
Roark Critchlow Roark Grant Critchlow (born May 11, 1963) is a Canadian actor. He is known for starring as Dr. Mike Horton on the American daytime soap opera '' Days of Our Lives'' from 1994 to 1999. Career From 1994 to 1999, Critchlow starred on the Americ ...
as Tom Marin,
Bianca Lawson Bianca Jasmine Lawson is an American film and television actress. She is known for her regular roles in the television series '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'', ''Goode Behavior'', ''Pretty Little Liars'', and '' Rogue''. She has also had r ...
as Maya,
Alexis Denisof Alexis Denisof (born February 25, 1966) is an American actor. He is primarily known for playing Wesley Wyndam-Pryce in the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and its spin-off ''Angel''. He also had a recurring role on ''How I Met You ...
as Byron Montgomery and
Jean Louisa Kelly Jean Louisa Kelly (born March 9, 1972) is an American actress and singer. After making her film debut as Tia Russell in ''Uncle Buck'' (1989) alongside John Candy, she appeared in a wide range of other films including ''The Fantasticks'' (1995 ...
as a mother, with
Torrey DeVitto Torrey Joël DeVitto (born June 8, 1984) is an American actress and former fashion model. Her first starring role was as Karen Kerr on the ABC Family drama series '' Beautiful People'' (2005–2006). She followed this up with recurring roles as ...
and
Sasha Pieterse Sasha Pieterse-Sheaffer (; born February 17, 1996) is a South African-born American actress, singer and songwriter. She is known for her role as Alison DiLaurentis in the Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' and its spin-off '' Pretty Little ...
in undisclosed recurring roles. Mitchell originally auditioned for the role of Spencer, but was suggested by the production crew to try Emily out, to whom she felt more connected. Louisa Kelly's appearance in the series did not materialize. In January 2010, Alloy Entertainment's website confirmed that Pieterse would portray Alison DiLaurentis and DeVitto would portray Melissa Hastings, and announced the casting of
Janel Parrish Janel Meilani Parrish Long (born October 30, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She starred as Mona Vanderwaal in the mystery-drama television series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017) and its spinoff '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfecti ...
as Mona Vanderwaal and Igor Hudacek as Mike Montgomery;
Cody Christian Cody Allen Christian (born April 15, 1995) is an American actor. He is known for his recurring role as Mike Montgomery in the ABC Family/Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'', and for his role as Theo Raeken from the fifth and sixth seasons o ...
later replaced Hudacek. In April,
Chad Lowe Charles Davis Lowe II (born January 15, 1968) is an American actor. He is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe. He won an Emmy Award for his supporting role in '' Life Goes On'' as a young man living with HIV. He has had recurring roles on '' E ...
replaced Denisof in the role of Byron, while
Holly Marie Combs Holly Marie Combs Ryan (born December 3, 1973) is an American actress and producer. She is known for her roles as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series ''Picket Fences'' (1992–1996), Piper Halliwell in The WB series ''Charmed'' (1998–2006) and El ...
joined the cast as Aria's mother, Ella. Two actors were replaced following the pilot episode:
Keegan Allen Keegan Phillip Allen (born July 22, 1989) is an American actor, photographer, author and musician known for his main role as Toby Cavanaugh on the Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars.'' Early life Allen was born and raised in California, t ...
replaced James Neate as Toby Cavanaugh and
Ryan Merriman Ryan Earl Merriman (born April 10, 1983) is an American actor. He began his career at the age of ten and has appeared in several feature films and television shows. He is best known for a handful of Disney Channel original movies and for portra ...
replaced Carlo Marks as Ian Thomas. After the first season was broadcast, three other roles received new actors:
Andrea Parker Andrea N. Parker is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles on '' ER'', '' The Pretender'', ''Less than Perfect'', ''Desperate Housewives'', and ''Pretty Little Liars''. Career Her first documented film role was at ...
took over Jessica DiLaurentis from
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,
Drew Van Acker Drew Van Acker (born April 2, 1986) is an American actor, model and producer. He is known for playing Jason DiLaurentis, the older brother of Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse), on Freeform's ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017) and Ian Archer ...
took over Jason DiLaurentis from Parker Bagley, and
Natalie Hall Natalie Elise Hall or Natalie Melinda Hall (born January 25, 1990) is a Canadian actress and singer. She has appeared in various Broadway, film and TV productions. One of her first TV appearances was when she portrayed the role of Colby Chandler ...
took over Kate Randall from Natalie Floyd. Parker's casting for the second season was announced in April 2011. That month,
Annabeth Gish Anne Elizabeth "Annabeth" Gish (born March 13, 1971) is an American actress. She has played roles in films ''Shag'', ''Hiding Out'', '' Mystic Pizza'', ''SLC Punk!'', ''The Last Supper'' and ''Double Jeopardy''. On television, she played Special ...
joined the cast as Anne Sullivan, a therapist hired by the girls' parents to help them. Also during the second season, Lawson had a minor starring role, being only credited in the episodes she appeared in. For the third season,
Tyler Blackburn Tyler Jordon Blackburn (born October 12, 1986) is an American actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing Caleb Rivers on the hit Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' and its spin-off, '' Ravenswood''. He most recently starred as Ale ...
and Parrish were promoted to the series' starring cast following their recurring appearances. Blackburn left the cast in the fourteenth episode of the fourth season to star in ''Ravenswood'' and returned in the fifth episode of the fifth season.


Filming

The series' pilot was filmed in
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in December 2009. Filming for the series moved to
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from the second episode onward. The
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studio and backlot in Burbank, near Los Angeles, were also used. Filming for the second season wrapped on December 16, 2011. In June 2012, the series was among projects selected for a California
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. Filming for the fourth season wrapped on November 2, 2013. The fifth season was filmed between March 24 and November 20, 2014. Filming for the sixth season began on March 24, 2015. Production for the seventh season commenced on February 1, 2016, while filming took place between March and October 2016.


Music

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worked as the series' score composer since its inception. American duo
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' 2007 song "Secret" was used as the series' opening theme, which was suggested by Ashley Benson.
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released a soundtrack album titled ''Pretty Little Liars: Television Soundtrack'' on February 15, 2011; the release features songs by
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, MoZella,
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and
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, among others. To promote the series' third and fifth seasons respectively, American singer
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released ''Pretty Little Liars''-themed music videos for her songs "Til the Casket Drops" and "Last Love Song", included on debut studio album, '' Til the Casket Drops'' (2012).


Release


Broadcast

''Pretty Little Liars'' premiered on June 8, 2010, in the United States, becoming ABC Family's highest-rated series debut on record across the network's target
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. It ranked number one in key 12–34 demos and teens, becoming the number-one scripted show in Women 18–34, and Women 18–49. The premiere was number two in the hour for total viewers, which generated 2.47 million unique viewers, and was ABC Family's best delivery in the time slot since the premiere of ''
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''. The second episode retained 100% of its premiere audience with 2.48 million viewers, despite the usual downward trend following a premiere of a show, and built on its premiere audience. It was the dominant number one of its time slot in Adults 18–49, and the number one show in female teens. Subsequent episodes fluctuated between 2.09 and 2.74 million viewers. The August 10, 2010, "Summer Finale" episode drew an impressive 3.07 million viewers. On June 28, 2010, ABC Family ordered 12 more episodes of the show, bringing its total first-season order to 22. On January 10, 2011, ABC Family picked the show up for a second season that premiered on June 14, 2011. During the summer of 2011, ''Pretty Little Liars'' was basic cable's top scripted series in women aged 18–34 and viewers 12–34. The second half of season 2 aired on Mondays at 8/7c, beginning on January 2, 2012. On November 29, 2011, ABC Family renewed the show for a third season, which consisted of 24 episodes. On October 4, 2012, ABC Family announced that the show was renewed for a fourth season, again comprising 24 episodes. The second half of the third season began airing on January 8, 2013, and finished on March 19, 2013. ''Pretty Little Liars'' returned for Season 4 on June 11, 2013. On March 26, 2013, it was again announced that ''Pretty Little Liars'' had been renewed for a fifth season scheduled for a 2014 air date and a new spin off show entitled '' Ravenswood'' would begin airing after the season four annual Halloween special in October 2013. The second half of season four premiered on January 7, 2014. It was announced on June 10, 2014, that ''Pretty Little Liars'' was renewed for two seasons, making the show ABC Family's longest running original hit series. On August 29, 2016, I. Marlene King announced that ''Pretty Little Liars'' would be ending after the seventh season had aired. The second half of the seventh season began airing in April compared to January in the previous season.


Marketing

''Pretty Little Liars'' was called one of the most spectacular new shows of summer 2010 thanks to heavy promotion by ABC Family, including "spicy promos and hot posters". ABC Family encouraged fans to host a "Pretty Little Premiere Party" for the show by sending the first respondents a fan kit, and selected applicants to become part of an interactive "Secret Keeper Game" played with iPhones provided by the network. The show's official
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and
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accounts also promoted special fan features, including a "Pretty Little Lie Detector". Los Angeles department store Kitson showcased the show in their shop window. A
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edition featuring the Season 1 poster and logo of the 2006 first novel in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' series was released on the date of the show's premiere, as was the final book of the original book series, "Wanted". "Wanted" later decidedly became the eighth book of the series, as Shepard later confirmed she would extend the series. A TV tie-in of the second book "Flawless" featuring an altered Season 3 poster was released on December 28, 2012. Another book titled ''The Amateurs'' (2016), was written by Shepard is appeared in a local book store scene from the seventh season episode "
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", was aired on July 5, 2016.


Reception


Critical response

''Pretty Little Liars'' opened with mixed reviews.
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gave the pilot episode 54 out of 100, based upon 14 critical reviews. The New York '' Daily News'' gave the show a positive review, commenting that it "makes most popular vampire romances look anemic", while concluding, "''Pretty Little Liars'' could go in several directions, including mundane teen clichés. It's got an equally good shot at making us care about these imperfect pretty girls." A writer on Terror Hook has stated that " 'Pretty Little Liars' gets off to a very promising start. Great production all around, the writing keeps the viewer on their toes, and the acting just reinforces it. The overall mystery of the show in the end is dark and unpredictable, even stepping into the slasher film realm." The ''
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'' gave the show three out of five stars, stating, "OK, so we've established that there is no socially redeeming value in this series and that your kids shouldn't watch it if they are too young and impressionable. But if you can distract them enough to miss the first 15 minutes, the show isn't half-bad. Actually, it is half-good, if that makes sense." The ''
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'' wrote that the series is "one of those shows that manages to mildly, and perhaps unintentionally, spoof its genre while fully participating in it, and that's not a bad thing at all." ''
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'' had a less favorable review, giving the show a letter grade of "D−", saying, "Imagine the pitch for ''Liars'': It's ''
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'' meets ''
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'', but like not so subtle." It went on to say that the plot "hits every ''racy'' teen entertainment mark so hard (everyone's hair is so full—of secrets!) that it feels like the only thing missing is a visit from the ghosts of
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and Freddie Prinze, Jr." ''
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'' compared the show to those on
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and noted, "Sure, there's a lot here that sustains more eye-rolling than interested stares, but a little patience might be warranted." Subsequent seasons attracted positive reception, with the third and fourth seasons in particular receiving critical acclaim. The series has received criticism for its plot lines, which are often cited as overly complicated and full of plot holes. The identity of the final "A" has received harsh criticism from critics and fans, who found the reveal disappointing and nonsensical. The performances have also received positive reviews. In particular, Bellisario and Parrish (who play Spencer and Mona, respectively) have received widespread critical and popular acclaim, while the performances of Benson, Hale, and Pieterse (who play Hannah, Aria, and Alison, respectively) have also been lauded.


Ratings

Since the series premiere, ''Pretty Little Liars'' has remained popular. In 2016, a ''
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'' study of the 50 TV shows with the most
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s found that the show's "popularity is tilted toward women more than any other show in the data — over 94 percent of 'likes' come from women". The series earned its highest rated episode with 4.20 million total viewers, ranking among ABC Family's top 5 telecasts in adult viewers 18–34, total viewers and women viewers. The highest rated episodes include season one's finale, with 3.64 million, and season two's premiere and finale episodes, each yielding nearly 3.7 million viewers. The show stands as the most watched series on
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, maintaining a steady viewership of over 2.5 million and currently standing as the only show to yield an average of over 2 million viewers.


Accolades


In other media


Spin-offs


''Ravenswood''

''Ravenswood'' is a
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mystery-thriller series. Set in the fictional town of Ravenswood,
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, the series follows five strangers whose lives become intertwined by a deadly curse that has plagued their town for generations. They have to dig into the town's dark past to solve the mysterious curse. It stars
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,
Tyler Blackburn Tyler Jordon Blackburn (born October 12, 1986) is an American actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing Caleb Rivers on the hit Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' and its spin-off, '' Ravenswood''. He most recently starred as Ale ...
, Steven Cabral,
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,
Britne Oldford Britne Oldford (born July 23, 1992) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for portraying Cadie Campbell on '' Skins'', Alma Walker on '' American Horror Story: Asylum'', Remy Beaumont on '' Ravenswood'', Regan on ''Hunters'', and as Fei Hargr ...
and
Merritt Patterson Merritt Patterson is a Canadian actress. She had her breakout role in 2013 on the ABC Family ''Pretty Little Liars'' spin-off series ''Ravenswood'' then went on to play Ophelia Pryce in the E! television series ''The Royals'' (2014-2015). Me ...
.


''Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists''

''Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists'' is a
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series, based on the novel ''The Perfectionists'' by Sara Shepard, which serves as a sequel to the original series. In a town of Beacon Heights, Washington, where everything seems perfect, from their top-tier college to their overachieving residents and the stress of needing to be perfect leads to the town's first murder. Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish returned for their roles as Alison DiLaurentis and Mona Vanderwaal, respectively. The series also stars
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,
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,
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, Graeme Thomas King and
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.


''Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin''

On September 2, 2020, it was announced that a new series is in development at
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, with '' Riverdale'' creator
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taking over as showrunner from I. Marlene King. Although called the series a "
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", but was later confirmed to be taking place within the existing universe of the franchise and will introduce new characters and storylines. The series was set in a new town where the main characters will pay for their parents' sin nearly 20 years ago. On September 24, 2020,
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gave the spin-off series order and was named ''Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin'', as Aguirre-Sacasa teamup with Lindsay Calhoon Bring to create the series. The series will consist of 10 episodes. In July 2021, Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, and
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were cast in lead roles, joined by Zaria and Malia Pyles the following month.


Web series


''Pretty Dirty Secrets''

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Reunion

On May 15, 2020, through a Looped app, ''TV Guide'' author Damian Holbrook aired a virtual cast reunion for the series' 10th anniversary and a charity fundraising effort during the
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, with the ''Pretty Little Liars'' reunion supporting
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. All of the original cast participated, with the event dedicated to those who were affected with the pandemic. In addition to the cast,
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and Tyler Blackburn and the series' creator I. Marlene King were also present. A second virtual reunion premiered on May 29, 2020, as a part of Wizard World Virtual Experiences, hosted by Mike Gregorek. This edition which includes more cast members from the series including appearances by Pieterse and Parrish. As they discuss behind the scenes moments of the series.


International adaptation


Turkish version

In 2015, a Turkish adaptation of the series was broadcast on
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. Titled ''Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar'' (''Sweet Little Liars''), it was produced by Warner Bros International Television Production.


Indonesian version

''Pretty Little Liars'' is an Indonesian
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series produced by Warner Bros International Television Production in collaboration with Asian streaming service Viu. Serving as an adaption of the original series of the same name, it stars Yuki Kato, Anya Geraldine, Eyka Farhana/Caitlin Halderman, Valerie Thomas, and Shindy Huang as college students whose clique once falls apart after their leader goes mysteriously missing the night of their high school graduation in the fictional town of Amerta,
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. The series premiered on April 22, 2020, with 10 episodes on 17 countries in Asia and Africa.


Cancelled Philippine version

A Philippine adaptation of the series was reported from TV5 was set to be released in 2014. However, the network later announced the series was shelved indefinitely.


Other adaptations

In 2012,
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launched '' Best Friends Forever?'', a non-official version of ''Pretty Little Liars''. The show ran for a total of 140 episodes An Indonesian version was broadcast on
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in 2017.


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