SummaryAllison (Sasha Pieterse), Ava (Sofia Carson) and Mona (Janel Parris) are in college when a murder happens in Beacon Heights in this drama series based on the books by Pretty Little Liars author Sara Shepard.
SummaryAllison (Sasha Pieterse), Ava (Sofia Carson) and Mona (Janel Parris) are in college when a murder happens in Beacon Heights in this drama series based on the books by Pretty Little Liars author Sara Shepard.
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists is doing exactly what the Pretty Little Liars part of the full title suggests it will, and it’s those same comfortable, artistically sharp, and spooky beats that will keep fans of the old tuning in for the new, regardless of what the critics think.
There was never a dull moment from Mona. Here, that particular brand of chaotic charm is necessary in order to keep this series interesting. ... However, in redeeming [Alison], the series also defanged her. ... Unlike “Ravenswood,” however, PLL: The Perfectionists is more in line with the actual spirit of the original series--though this series leans more into tech where “Ravenswood” leaned into magic--which will at least make it worth checking out.
At least while they’re alive they bless us with good fashion and some grade-A pouting, enough to grant this show a hall pass for at least a few episodes to see where the mystery and homicidal shenanigans lead.