Everything You Need To Know About "Pretty Little Liars" Before Your Next Rewatch

Who was in the main cast of "Pretty Little Liars"?

The cast of Pretty Little Liars was made up of some iconic women who went on to become household names!

• Troian Bellisario - Spencer Hastings
• Lucy Hale - Aria Montgomery
• Ashley Benson - Hanna Marin
• Shay Mitchell - Emily Fields
• Sasha Pieterse - Alison DiLaurentis

What was "Pretty Little Liars" based off of?

Pretty Little Liars was based on a series of young adult novels of the same name written by Sara Shepard. There are sixteen different books in the series, which chronicle the lives of the characters viewers came to know on screen. The book series was released in 2016 and, while the show takes inspiration from the books, it's important to note that it's a loose adaptation.

Who ended up being "A" in Pretty Little Liars?

Pretty Little Liars actually has multiple identities for "A" throughout the series! Here's a breakdown:

• Season 1-2: Mona Vanderwaal is the initial "A," tormenting the Liars for her own amusement and a twisted sense of revenge.
• Season 3-6: CeCe Drake, revealed to be Charlotte DiLaurentis, takes over as "A." Her motive stemmed from feeling ostracized by the Liars and Alison.
• Season 7: Alex Drake, Spencer's identical twin sister, becomes the ultimate "A," known as "A.D." She seeks revenge for Charlotte's death.

When did Pretty Little Liars end?

Pretty Little Liars premiered in 2010 and the final episode was released in 2017. It ran for seven seasons, and there are a total of 160 episodes (making it perfect for a binge rewatch!).

Are there Pretty Little Liars spinoffs?

Yes! There are two different shows that were created that take place in the PLL universe.

• Ravenswood (2013): This short-lived spinoff focused on Caleb Rivers, one of the Liars' love interests. It uncovered the secrets of the neighboring town Ravenswood. It had some crossover with Pretty Little Liars but wasn't a direct continuation of the story.
• Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019): This spinoff took place after the events of Pretty Little Liars and featured Alison DiLaurentis in a new setting. She works at a prestigious university and gets tangled up in another mystery with new characters. Unfortunately, this show was also canceled after one season.
• Pretty Little Liars Summer School (2022): PLL Summer School is the latest spinoff and follows a brand new set of Little Liars who are being tormented by an unknown individual. It takes place in a small town called Millwood and feels like a modern take of the original show.

Where can you watch Pretty Little Liars?

Pretty Little Liars originally premiered on ABC Family, and all seven seasons are now available to stream! The show can be found in its entirety on Hulu and Max. The seasons can also be individually purchased on Apple TV and Amazon.

What shows are similar to "Pretty Little Liars"?

Pretty Little Liars offers a unique blend of teen drama, mystery, and suspense. If you enjoyed the show, here are some similar options you might like:

• One of Us Is Lying: Based on a novel, this show features a group of high school students in detention when one of them dies under mysterious circumstances. The remaining four, all with secrets of their own, become suspects and must prove themselves innocent.
• Cruel Summer: This psychological drama unfolds over three summers in the 90s, following two seemingly unconnected teenage girls. As the story progresses, their lives become intertwined with a shocking revelation.
• Riverdale: Based on the Archie comics, Riverdale is a dark and mysterious teenage drama. The seemingly innocent town of Riverdale harbors many secrets, and Archie and his friends find themselves entangled in them.
• Gossip Girl: Gossip Girl revolves around a group of privileged teenagers on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Their lives are chronicled by a mysterious blogger known as Gossip Girl, who reveals their secrets and scandals.