Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
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Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin

"It's gonna be a killer summer."

7.8
Yr 2022
Status Canceled
Drama Mystery
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Series Brief

Overview

Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped the blue-collar town of Millwood apart. Now, in the present day, a group of disparate teen girls finds themselves tormented by an unknown Assailant and made to pay for the secret sin their parents committed two decades ago, as well as their own.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is generally received as a compelling, if familiar, addition to the teen mystery genre. Critically, it is praised for successfully pivoting the franchise toward a darker, slasher-inspired aesthetic that incorporates more horror, gore, and meta-references to classic cinema like Scream. The series is frequently noted for its diverse ensemble and its willingness to address contemporary social issues.

While some critics argue that the series feels like a rehash of tropes found in similar shows like Riverdale, many find it to be a "compulsively watchable" and visceral experience. Opinions on the narrative structure are mixed; while some enjoy the blend of mystery and teen drama, others suggest that the plot threads can occasionally become blurry. Overall, fans of the franchise and horror enthusiasts tend to find it an entertaining evolution of the original property.

“One of the best horror TV shows of the past two decades.”

“A visceral nightmare of a teen slasher.”

“Manages to steer the franchise back towards well-constructed webs of clues and scandal, with an added layer of full-out horror and gore.”

“An entertaining series that fans of the franchise will enjoy.”

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Why fans love it

This 2022 series flips the traditional teen drama on its head by steering straight into full-on slasher territory. Operating as a reboot, the show trades light intrigue for a genuine thriller atmosphere complete with an unknown Assailant executing revenge killings. Bailee Madison leads a fresh group of girls in the blue-collar town of Millwood, where present-day teenage chaos collides with a dark, violent mystery.

What draws fans in is the double-layered threat that spans two generations. The narrative forces these teens to answer for their own missteps alongside the secret sins their parents committed twenty years ago. By combining slasher elements, LGBT representation, and a deep-seated history of tragic events, the mystery maintains a sharp, menacing edge that keeps the tension high throughout.

Production Board

Crew

Storyboard Artist
Caroline Brewer
Co-Executive Producer
Chad McQuay Jimmy Gibbons
Writer
Evelyn Yves Lindsay Calhoon Bring
Director of Photography
Anka Malatynska Stanley Fernandez Jr.
Hair Department Head
Michael Zambrano
Book
Sara Shepard
Hairstylist
Beth Rolon
Co-Producer
Danielle Iman
Original Music Composer
Joseph Bishara
Supervising Producer
Delondra Williams Eleanor Jean
Editor
Elizabeth Czyzewski Andrew Kasch Amy Stuvland Parks Leigh Dodson
Executive Producer
Caroline Baron Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Leslie Morgenstein Lindsay Calhoon Bring Gina Girolamo
Consulting Producer
Jenina Kibuka
Producer
Sean Fogel
Creator
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Lindsay Calhoon Bring
Production Assistant
Paulina Jaśkiewicz
Staff Writer
Alyson Weaver Nicholas
Production Design
Bret August Tanzer
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

teenage girl slasher lgbt reboot revenge killing thriller
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 28, 2022
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
257