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Pretty Little Liars
20108
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08 juin 2010
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États-Unis
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Russian Hill ProductionsWarner Horizon TelevisionAlloy EntertainmentLong Lake Media
Basée sur la série de romans pour jeunes adultes 'Pretty Little Liars' de Sara Shepard, la série suit la vie de quatre filles — Spencer, Hanna, Aria et Emily — dont le cercle se désintègre après la disparition de leur reine, Alison. Un an plus tard, elles commencent à recevoir des messages d'une personne utilisant le nom « A », qui menace de révéler leurs secrets — y compris ceux qu'elles pensaient connaître uniquement grâce à Alison.
About
Quick guide
A high‑school drama where a vanished queen leaves four friends under a black‑mailing shadow.
Based on Sara Shepard’s novels, Pretty Little Liars follows former best friends Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily after their clique leader Alison goes missing. One year later, the girls are haunted by cryptic messages from a figure known only as “A,” who knows their darkest secrets and threatens to expose them. The show weaves mystery, romance, and family conflict while the group battles a relentless stalker and the truth about Alison’s disappearance. Themes of trust, betrayal and identity drive the narrative across seven seasons of 160 episodes, each 40‑45 minutes long.
What to know
- Seven seasons, 160 episodes, 40‑45 min each.
- Main characters: Spencer, Hanna, Aria, Emily (Alison is the missing queen).
- The antagonist, “A,” changes identity several times.
- The series blends mystery, teen drama and thriller elements.
- Social media and text messages drive the plot’s suspense.
- Romantic entanglements and school politics create tension.
- The show features mature themes like substance abuse and identity.
- Some episodes contain mild language and intense emotional moments.
Watch if
If you enjoy teen‑drama series that combine mystery, romance and a steady pace of suspense, with a cast that often debates what is true, Pretty Little Liars will keep you hooked from its first episode to its final season finale.
Skip if
If you prefer light‑hearted teen shows or are uncomfortable with darker themes, frequent plot twists, or occasional mild profanity, you might find Pretty Little Liars too intense.
psychological elementssuspensefuldark toneintense actionromance elementsfamily friendlylanguage strongmature themesinvestigation heavy
Premise Overview
The story opens a year after the disappearance of Alison DiLaurentis, the popular queen bee of Rosewood High. The four former best friends, Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily, re‑unite but soon find themselves targeted by a mysterious stalker known as ‘A’ who threatens to reveal every secret they’ve kept hidden.
The ‘A’ Mystery
Throughout its run, ‘A’ changes identities, forcing the girls to question who can be trusted. The series uses a combination of text messages, hidden clues and psychological manipulation to keep the tension high and the audience guessing.
Character Dynamics
Each lead brings a distinct personality: Spencer’s intelligence, Hanna’s ambition, Aria’s creativity, and Emily’s empathy. Their interpersonal drama, coupled with love interests and rivalries, forms a core narrative layer.
Mature Themes
The show tackles topics such as identity crises, substance abuse, sexuality, and family trauma. These themes are handled with a realistic tone, appealing to teens and adults alike.
Production Notes
Produced by Warner Horizon Television, the series ran for seven seasons on ABC Family/Freeform, totaling 160 episodes each 40‑45 minutes long. It combined single‑camera cinematography with a soundtrack that underscored the mystery atmosphere.
Audience Reception
Pretty Little Liars became one of Freeform’s highest‑viewed series, praised for its writing and character development. While critics noted a complex plot, fans celebrated its suspense and dramatic twists.
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FAQ
80 Q&A
What happened to Maya St. Germain?
Maya St. Germain was killed by Lyndon James, also known as "Noel Kahn."
What was Noel Kahn's motive?
Noel Kahn helped Charlotte in her "A" game because he believed Charlotte was his sister, Sarah Harvey.
Who is Wren?
Dr. Wren Kingston was a doctor at Radley Sanitarium and later became involved with "A".
Who is Bethany Young?
Bethany Young was a patient at Radley who was murdered the same night Alison disappeared. She was wearing Alison's clothes and blonde wig.
What is Wren's connection to Alex Drake?
Wren Kingston was Alex Drake's accomplice and lover. He helped her with her plan to impersonate Alison.
What is the role of CeCe Drake?
CeCe Drake, also known as Charlotte DiLaurentis, was revealed to be the original "A".
Was Alison DiLaurentis really dead?
No, Alison DiLaurentis was not really dead. She was in hiding during the first season.
Who is Sara Harvey?
Sara Harvey was a friend of Charlotte and became a "Dark Ali" or "Red Coat" accomplice.
Who is the main villain of Pretty Little Liars?
The main villain of Pretty Little Liars is revealed to be "AD" or "The Uber A", who is Alex Drake.
What is the relationship between Charlotte and Alison?
Charlotte and Alison were sisters. Charlotte was born Charles and transitioned to Charlotte.
Who is AD?
AD, also known as the "Uber A", is Alex Drake, Spencer Hastings' twin sister.
Who is Mary Drake?
Mary Drake is Jessica DiLaurentis's twin sister and the mother of Charlotte DiLaurentis and Alex Drake.
What happened to Mrs. DiLaurentis?
Mrs. DiLaurentis, Jessica DiLaurentis, was murdered by Mary Drake.
What happened to Alison DiLaurentis?
Alison DiLaurentis was framed for murder and later discovered to be held captive by AD.
Who killed Charlotte DiLaurentis?
Hanna Marin killed Charlotte DiLaurentis in self-defense.
Who is Noel Kahn?
Noel Kahn was a student at Rosewood High and an antagonist who was involved with Charlotte's "A" team.
Who is Charlotte?
Charlotte DiLaurentis, formerly Charles DiLaurentis, was the original "A".
Who is A?
A was a mysterious tormentor who sent threatening messages to the Liars. CeCe Drake (Charlotte) was revealed as the first "A".
Why did Sara Harvey work for A?
Sara Harvey worked for "A" because she was coerced and blackmailed by Charlotte.
Who is Maya St. Germain?
Maya St. Germain was Emily Fields' girlfriend and a neighbor who was murdered.
What is Radley Sanitarium?
Radley Sanitarium was a mental health facility where many characters were patients or worked, and it held many secrets.
What is the connection between Jessica and Mary Drake?
Jessica and Mary Drake are twin sisters.
Who is Jessica DiLaurentis?
Jessica DiLaurentis was Alison and Jason's mother and a manipulative and secretive character.
Who is Alex Drake?
Alex Drake is Spencer Hastings' evil twin sister who becomes "AD".
What is the secret of the DiLaurentis family?
The secret of the DiLaurentis family is that Charlotte and Alex Drake are related to the family, and their mother, Mary Drake, is Jessica DiLaurentis's twin sister.
How did the "wine moms" escape the basement?
The "wine moms" did not escape the basement. They were trapped there by Charlotte DiLaurentis.
Who is "Beach Hottie"?
"Beach Hottie" is a nickname used by Hanna Marin for a man she saw at the beach who she thought was attractive.
What exactly happened in Cape May that summer?
In Cape May that summer, the Liars' mothers were trapped in a panic room, and Spencer confronted her doppelgänger, Alex Drake.
What is the deal with the "wine moms"?
The "wine moms" are a group of mothers who often drank wine together while discussing their daughters' problems and the mysteries surrounding them.
What is Jenna Marshall's motive?
Jenna Marshall's motive seems to be revenge and causing pain to the Liars for what they did to her.
What was Wilden's role in the cover-up of Toby's mom's death?
Detective Darren Wilden was involved in the cover-up of Toby's mom's death, as he helped declare it an accident.
Who is Melissa Hastings?
Melissa Hastings is Spencer Hastings' older sister.
What is the significance of the "Beach Hottie"?
The "Beach Hottie" is significant because Hanna saw him and believed he might be connected to the mysteries.
What happened to Nicole?
Nicole was kidnapped by a rebel group and later rescued.
What is the role of Lucas Gottesman in the story?
Lucas Gottesman is a friend of Hanna's who becomes involved in the mysteries and is later revealed to be part of "A.D."'s plan.
Did Nicole mind Ezra's book being made into a movie?
Nicole did not seem to mind Ezra's book being made into a movie.
What did Sydney Parrish do?
Sydney Parrish helped Jenna Marshall spy on the Liars and provided information to "A.D."
Who is Jenna Marshall?
Jenna Marshall is a blind character who has a complicated and often antagonistic relationship with the Liars.
What is the connection between Aria and Eddie Lamb?
Eddie Lamb is a nurse at Radley Sanitarium who helped Aria with information.
How did Alex Drake kill Wren?
Alex Drake killed Wren by shooting him.
Why was Sydney Parrish helping Jenna?
Sydney Parrish was helping Jenna because they were both working for "A.D."
What was the last spoken line in the entire show?
The last spoken line in the entire show was "I'm not going anywhere." spoken by Aria Montgomery.
Who is Lucas Gottesman?
Lucas Gottesman is a classmate and friend of Hanna Marin who becomes involved in the show's mysteries.
What happened to Toby's mom?
Toby's mom fell from a roof and died, and it was initially ruled an accident.
What happened to the eggs Emily donated?
The eggs Emily donated were stolen by "A.D."
What does Melissa Hastings know about the secrets?
Melissa Hastings knows many of the secrets and has been involved in covering them up.
How did Mona get Mary and Alex Drake out of prison?
Mona used her intelligence and skills to help Mary and Alex Drake escape from prison.
Who is Darren Wilden?
Darren Wilden was a police detective who was involved in many of the town's secrets and mysteries.
What is the meaning behind "B26"?
"B26" is a code or identifier related to the mysteries in the show.
Who is Mrs. Grunwald?
Mrs. Grunwald is a private investigator who helped the Liars uncover secrets.
How did CeCe fund the dollhouse?
CeCe Drake inherited money from her father, Mr. DiLaurentis, which she used to fund the dollhouse.
What was the significance of Leslie Stone?
Leslie Stone was a patient at Radley and a friend of Bethany Young. She was wrongly accused of attacking Charlotte (CeCe) and later provided information about Bethany's time at Radley.
Who was Wren drawing in Radley?
Wren Kingston was drawing Spencer Hastings in Radley.
What were the motivations of the "A" team members?
The motivations varied, but generally stemmed from revenge, a desire for control, and a twisted sense of protection for Alison or themselves.
Who killed Spencer?
Spencer was not killed in the series.
Why didn't Alex Drake reach out to Spencer?
Alex Drake did not reach out to Spencer because she wanted to replace her and take over her life, not because she didn't want to connect.
Who is Emison's baby daddy?
The baby daddy for Emily and Alison's twins was later revealed to be a sperm donor, not a specific character.
What happened to Tippi the bird?
Tippi the bird, Alison's pet, was eventually released by Charlotte (CeCe).
What is the deal with the Eliza Amish girl?
The Eliza Amish girl storyline was a red herring and not directly connected to the main plot of "A".
How was Cece able to have college roommates while at Radley?
Cece Drake was not a student at Radley when she had college roommates; she was admitted to Radley as a patient.
What was the deal with the barrel in the storage?
The barrel in storage contained evidence related to the "A" game and was a location where the Liars found clues.
Was Toby and Yvonne's accident really an accident?
Yes, Toby and Yvonne's car accident was presented as a tragic accident.
Why did Alex Drake hate Hanna so much?
Alex Drake seemed to resent Hanna because Hanna was happy and had the life Alex felt she deserved but couldn't have.
How did Alex Drake make those intricate masks?
Alex Drake likely had help or used advanced resources to create the intricate masks, though the exact method wasn't fully detailed.
Who is Black Widow?
Black Widow was a potential suspect and a persona used by some antagonists, but the primary "A" figures were Charlotte DiLaurentis and Alex Drake.
Did Peter Hastings know about Spencer's twin?
It is implied that Peter Hastings may have had suspicions or some knowledge about Spencer having a twin, but it was not explicitly confirmed for a long time.
Why did she have a million pairs of glasses that weren't prescription?
The character with many non-prescription glasses was likely trying to create disguises or alter her appearance as part of the "A" game.
Did AD build the board game?
Yes, AD (Alex Drake) built and used the "Twisted Sisters" board game as part of her plan to torture the Liars.
Was everything Cece told the girls accurate?
No, Cece (Charlotte) was not always truthful with the girls, often manipulating them and withholding information.
Did Cece know she was adopted?
Yes, Cece Drake knew she was adopted and that she was Charlotte DiLaurentis.
Who put knives inside Jake's punching bag?
It was revealed that Mona Vanderwaal put knives inside Jake's punching bag to frame Aria.
Did Cece and Jason hook up?
No, Cece and Jason did not hook up; they were siblings, and Jason was unaware of their familial connection for a time.
Why was Ezra so into chickpeas?
Ezra Fitz's interest in chickpeas was a quirky character trait, possibly symbolizing something or simply a random detail.
Who identified Alison's body incorrectly?
Mrs. DiLaurentis identified Alison's body incorrectly, believing it to be her daughter.
Why did Radley let Cece do what she wanted?
Radley's leniency with Cece was due to her family's wealth and influence, which allowed her special treatment.
What is the significance of Paul Varjack?
Paul Varjack was a famous actor who starred in movies. He was also the father of the main character, Lucy Montgomery, in the show. His movies were sometimes shown in the show, and they were important to the story.
How did Hanna find out about Emily's sexuality?
Hanna did not find out about Emily's sexuality on her own. Emily told Hanna that she liked girls.
What did Jason think looked cool on Aria?
Jason thought Aria's style looked cool. He liked her outfits and how she put herself together.
What were they talking about at that picnic?
At the picnic, Jenna, Sydney, and Mona were talking about the Liars. They were discussing what the Liars were up to and planning things.
Who was part of the dollhouse besides Charlotte and Sara?
Besides Charlotte and Sara, no one else was part of the dollhouse.
