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‘Pretty Little Liars’ Struggles To Show, Not Tell in Penultimate Episode of S02 [Review]

June 16, 2024 by Joe Lipsett

Another busy episode of Pretty Little Liars spreads itself too thin in an effort to build anticipation for the S02 finale.

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Filed Under: Pretty Little Liars, TV Tagged With: Alex Aiono, Annabeth Gish, Antonio Cipriano, Ava Capri, Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Charlie McElveen, Elias Kacavas, Jenina Kibuka, Jennifer Ferrin, Maia Reficco, Malia Pyles, Mallory Bechtel, Noah Alexander Gerry, Pretty Little Liars, Susan Barnes Walker, Zaria

‘Pretty Little Liars’ Hits Pause To Throw A Pride Pool Party [S02E06 Review]

June 6, 2024 by Joe Lipsett

Consistency and follow-through has never been Pretty Little Liars greatest strength, so it’s not surprising that after an episode that strongly advances the Bloody Rose mystery, the show slams on the brakes for a celebration of all things queer.

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Filed Under: Pretty Little Liars, TV Tagged With: Alex Aiono, Antonio Cipriano, Ava Capri, Bailee Madison, Ben Cook, Carly Pope, Chandler Kinney, Derek Klena, Elias Kacavas, hbo max, Jordan Gonzalez, Maia Reficco, Malia Pyles, Mallory Bechtel, max, Noah Alexander Gerry, slasher, Zaria

PLL: Summer School’s Liars Finally Become Suspicious of Dr. Sullivan [S02E05 Review]

May 30, 2024 by Joe Lipsett

Dr. Sullivan (Annabeth Gish) sits in bed with her left leg in a cast

After weeks of looking at everyone except their incredibly suspicious therapist, our five Pretty Little Liars finally zero in on the extremely shady Dr. Sullivan (Annabeth Gish).

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Filed Under: Pretty Little Liars, TV Tagged With: Alex Aiono, Annabeth Gish, Antonio Cipriano, Ava Capri, Bailee Madison, Ben Cook, Chandler Kinney, Derek Klena, Elias Kacavas, hbo max, Maia Reficco, Malia Pyles, max, Noah Alexander Gerry, Zaria

A Busy ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School’ Loses The Plot [S02E04 Review]

May 23, 2024 by Joe Lipsett

Imogen (bailee-madison) holds a knife and a baby

One of the strengths of Max’s Pretty Little Liars is how diverse its cast is. This week, that expansive cast of characters is also its downfall as the show is stretched thin with each of our liars’ individual subplots.

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Filed Under: Pretty Little Liars Tagged With: Annabeth Gish, Bailee Madison, Ben Cook, Carly Pope, Carson Rowland, Elias Kacavas, Jordan Gonzalez, Mallory Bechtel, max, Noah Alexander Gerry, roxanne benjamin

Misogyny is Alive and Well in Millwood in Episode 3 of ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School’ [Review]

May 16, 2024 by Joe Lipsett

Imogen (bailee madison) is threatened by bloody rose, who holds a knife

After a solid reintroduction to Millwood last week, the third episode of “Summer School” sets aside the Bloody Rose Waters danger until the last few minutes to focus on…misogyny.

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Filed Under: Pretty Little Liars, TV Tagged With: Annabeth Gish, Antonio Cipriano, Ava Capri, Bailee Madison, Ben Cook, Chandler Kinney, Elias Kacavas, Maia Reficco, Malia Pyles, Mallory Bechtel, Noah Alexander Gerry, roxanne benjamin, Zaria

‘Pretty Little Liars’ Hits A Soft Reset for S02: ‘Summer School’ [Review]

May 9, 2024 by Joe Lipsett

After a somewhat satisfying, albeit uneven first season of teen slasher antics, Max’s Pretty Little Liars reboot (revamp?) returns for a second season: Summer School.

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Filed Under: Pretty Little Liars, TV Tagged With: Alex Aiono, Annabeth Gish, Antonio Cipriano, Ava Capri, Bailee Madison, Ben Cook, Chandler Kinney, Charlie McElveen, Elias Kacavas, hbo max, Jordan Gonzalez, Maia Reficco, Malia Pyles, Mallory Bechtel, max, Noah Alexander Gerry, Zaria

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I am a freelance film and television journalist based in Toronto, Canada.

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