Over the past few years ABC Family has defined the young adult dramedy, in some ways better than youth network the CW. Shows like Greek (one of my personal faves), Make It or Break It, The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Pretty Little Liars have been huge hits for the cable network earning raves from critics and viewers alike. And the latter, Pretty Little Liars, is a TV obsession with my best friend Leena and I.
It’s a drama about four friends; Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer, investigating the disappearance and murder of their friend Alison. It appears that Alison was a bit of a slapper, had lots of secrets and there are several people who may have wanted her dead. But the four friends all have secrets too - Aria is dating her teacher (they met before they knew they were teacher and student), Emily is gay, Hanna covers for her mum’s (Melrose Place’s Laura Leighton!) money troubles and Spencer has a track record of hooking up with older guys – including her sister’s new husband! It also stars Lucy Hale as Aria who was in another show I loved, which ironically was on the CW, called Privileged.
Since Alison’s death they have all been receiving text messages from the mysterious A, who seems to be watching them at all times. Whenever you think they’re getting close to figuring out who A is the story gets even more complicated.
But it’s not all super serious and suspenseful, It has classic lines such as:
Caleb: Why are you in a hurry to get out of here [detention]? Going to see the new Justin Bieber movie?
Hanna: It’s not just a movie, it’s about his life.
Love it! You too will love Pretty Little Liars, check it out on Mondays at 8pm on ABC Family, or catch up at www.abcfamily.com
