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Tick-Tock, Bitches
"Tick-Tock, Bitches" is the first episode of the seventh season of Freeform mystery drama television series ''Pretty Little Liars'', and the 141st episode overall. It aired in the United States on June 21, 2016, serving as the season premiere. The episode was directed by Ron Lagomarsino and written by showrunner I. Marlene King. In the episode, the Liars and company find themselves caught by a trap set by A, who has kidnapped Hanna and is holding her captive. Meanwhile, Mary begins to settle into Rosewood while Elliott continues to try and keep Alison trapped inside the psychiatric hospital. "Tick-Tock, Bitches" yielded 1.43 million viewers and garnered a 0.7 demo rating, up from the previous episode, the sixth-season finale, and down 40 percent from the sixth-season premiere a year ago. It received praise from contemporary critics, who highlighted the show's new directions, titling the episode as a good way to start the end. Plot Following the events of the previous episod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 group known as the Liars, and is best friend to the four other members, who are protagonists of the story. Portrayed by Troian Bellisario, the character was developed for television by the series' showrunner I. Marlene King and appeared in each of the show's 160 episodes during its seven-years-long run, from its premiere on June 8, 2010, to its finale on June 27, 2017. Spencer is known in the fictional town of Rosewood for her sophisticated charm, intelligence, hardheadedness, and, at times, dangerous dedication to achieve her life goals. She is part of the very wealthy, powerful Hastings family; Spencer's parents, Veronica and Peter, are both linked to politics and her sister, Melissa is an equally accomplished grad student. For her role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Season Premiere
A season premiere is the first episode of a new season of a returning television show. In the United States, many season premieres are aired in the fall time or, for mid-season replacements, either in the spring or late winter. In countries such as Australia and the UK, a season premiere can be broadcast at any time of the year. In Australia, the premieres of several shows are in mid- to late summer, late January or early February. Mid-season premiere In the 2000s, the terms "mid-season premiere" and "spring premiere" began being used by television broadcasters in the United States to denote the first episode after a mid-season hiatus, often following the holiday season leading into spring and summer months. As with a season/series premiere, a mid-season premiere can include a major plot development, cast change, or resolution to a cliffhanger ending that featured in the "mid-season finale" in order for networks to draw attention and encourage viewership of such episodes as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Choice Award and two Young Hollywood Awards. After early recognition for her roles as Becca Sommers in the series '' Bionic Woman'' (2007) and Rose Baker in the series '' Privileged'' (2008–2009), Hale received her breakthrough role as Aria Montgomery in the Freeform series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017), for which she received global stardom and critical acclaim. She starred as Stella Abbott in ''Life Sentence'' (2018), the titular character in ''Katy Keene'' (2020) and DC Lake Edmunds in ''Ragdoll'' (2021). She has appeared in films such as ''The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2'' (2008), '' A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song'' and ''Scream 4'' (both 2011), and led the films ''Truth or Dare'' and ''Dude'' (both 2018), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 friends ( Spencer Hastings, Hanna Marin and Emily Fields) being blackmailed, stalked and tortured by an anonymous identity known as “ A” after the disappearance of their friend Alison DiLaurentis. Aria is well known for her longtime relationship and eventual marriage with Ezra Fitz. The character is portrayed by Lucy Hale in the television series. Characterization In the book series, Aria is described as gorgeous, tall, lean with short blue-black hair, startling ice-blue eyes and an angular face. Aria is artsy and imaginative, has a hipster style, and a passion for knitting and writing. She is also described as Rosewood's 'weird girl'. On another interview with ClevverTV.com, Lucy Hale said, "She’s like an old soul with an espect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 age 19 in the movie '' Rented Lips'' in which she played a dancer/nurse. Parker appeared in '' Married... with Children'' as a Go-Go Dancer in 2 episodes – "Prom Queen: The Sequel" (1989) and "Prom Queen: Part 1" (1989). After ''The Pretender'' was cancelled by NBC in 2000, Parker did another guest spot on ''JAG'' before signing on to reprise her role as Miss Parker in the telemovies for ''The Pretender'', which aired on TNT in 2001. She then returned to series television in 2002 and starred in the ABC comedy ''Less than Perfect'', playing Lydia Weston until it was cancelled in 2006. From 2011 to 2012, Parker had recurring role of Jane Carlson in the ABC series ''Desperate Housewives''. She later starred in NBC drama pilot ''Beautiful ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Perfectionists'' (2019), and as Margot Covey in the ''To All the Boys'' film series (2018–2021). She also portrayed Young Cosette in the Broadway production of ''Les Misérables'' (1996), and Jade in the teen comedy film '' Bratz'' (2007). Early life Parrish was born in Kāne'ohe, Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Honolulu and, in her teens, California. Her mother Joanne (née Mew) is of Han Chinese descent, and her father Mark Parrish, is of German, Irish, and English descent. She has one sister, Melissa Nohelani, who is eight years older and served as an officer in the U.S. Army. Her parents are former bodybuilders, and her mother worked for a Honolulu health club. At the age of nine, Parrish saw a production of ''The Phantom of the Opera'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. Introduced in ''Pretty Little Liars'' as Hanna Marin's best friend, Mona initially harbors a grudge against the protagonists, using her intelligence and resources to torment them anonymously as "A". In the third season of the TV series, Mona gains a partner who eventually takes control from her. Afterward, she forms an unstable alliance with the protagonists, becoming a victim of her own creation. Considered the most knowledgeable character in the series, Mona is versed in computer hacking, foreign languages, singing, empathy, and manipulation. Though introduced as a villainess, she eventually takes steps toward redemption. Mona is the first 'A' in the show and the book. Initially a supporting player, the TV character gained much popularity among ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Alex Manes in The CW series ''Roswell, New Mexico'' (2019–2022). Early life Blackburn was born in Burbank, California. He has one older sister and three younger brothers. Blackburn has a 4 inch long scar on his left shoulder. This was caused due to the removal of a benign bone tumor at the age of 10. Career Acting Blackburn began performing in 2004 and appeared on the series ''Unfabulous'' on Nickelodeon. In the following year he was a teacher in the short film ''The Doers of Coming Deeds''. In 2008, he made a cameo in the film ''Next of Kin''. In 2009, Blackburn appeared in ''Cold Case'' and ''Rockville CA'', a webseries launched by Josh Schwartz. In 2010, he appeared on ''Days of Our Lives'', '' Gigantic'', and was also in the independ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caleb Rivers
'' 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'', '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists'' and '' Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin''. Below is a list consisting of the many characters who have appeared throughout the original series' seven-season run. Overview - main series The following table contains an overall look on the main, recurring and guest characters. The guest characters, marked in blue, have appeared in one or two episodes per season they are denoted. The recurring characters, marked in red, have appeared in three or more episodes in the season they are denoted. The main characters, marked in green, are those whose portrayer has had received ensemble cast billing in at least one episode in the season they are denoted. ;Notes Main characters The following list f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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'' (20102017), for which she received worldwide recognition and multiple awards and nominations. Early life Bellisario was born and raised in Los Angeles. Her parents are producers Deborah Pratt and Donald P. Bellisario, her father having created '' Magnum, P.I.'', ''Quantum Leap'', and ''NCIS'', among other TV series. She has a younger brother, three half-sisters, two half-brothers, and two stepbrothers, actor Sean Murray and producer Chad W. Murray. Her father is of Italian and Serbian descent, and her mother is of African American and Creole descent. Attending Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California, from kindergarten through twelfth grade, Bellisario was the valedictorian of her class. After high school, she attended Vassar Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 '' Bring It On: In It to Win It'' (2007), '' Christmas Cupid'' (2010), ''Spring Breakers'' (2012), ''Ratter'' (2015), '' Chronically Metropolitan'' (2016), ''Her Smell'' (2018), and ''Private Property'' (2022). She has received various accolades, including four Teen Choice Awards, a Young Hollywood Award, as well as three People's Choice Award nominations. Early life Benson was born on December 18, 1989, in Anaheim Hills, California to parents Shannon and Jeff Benson. She has an older sister, Shaylene. Career 2000s: Early work and recognition Benson began dancing competitively at age three, studying ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop. She began singing in choirs and musicals at a young age, performing a solo at her church at age four. When s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Shepard. In the beginning of both the books and the television series, Alison is a central character who is shown mostly in flashbacks. The narrative is set when Alison mysteriously disappears and leaves the suburb of Rosewood shocked. Due to her position as a queen bee of Rosewood's social scene, Alison's actions and relations were constantly under scrutiny from the town's citizens. Sasha Pieterse, who portrays Alison on screen, has described the character as an indecisive person, showing herself as a ruthless, manipulative girl. Due to the massive reformulation on the story's timing, pacing and overall narrative for the television adaptation, the on-screen Alison DiLaurentis holds various differences from her literary counterpart, such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
