Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022)
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.
Details
First Air Date
7/28/2022
Last Air Date
6/20/2024
Network
HBO Max, Max
Rating
8/10 (220 votes)
Status
Canceled
Production Companies
Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, Muckle Man Productions
About Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
"Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" reinterprets the original series' themes with a darker, slasher-inspired approach. Set in the blue-collar town of Millwood, the story centers on a new generation of teenage girls who face torment from an unknown assailant. This antagonist seeks retribution for a "secret sin" committed by the girls' parents two decades prior, intertwining past misdeeds with present-day threats.
The series blends drama and mystery, using keywords like "teenage girl," "slasher," and "revenge killing" to convey its tone. It also incorporates "lgbt" themes, suggesting a commitment to diverse storytelling within its narrative framework. Despite its two-season run and 18 episodes, the show was ultimately canceled.
While details on its critical reception are limited beyond its IMDb rating of 7.0 from over 9,500 votes and a TMDb average of 8 from 220 votes, the series positioned itself as a reboot that aimed to modernize the "Pretty Little Liars" brand by introducing more pronounced horror elements and contemporary social dynamics.
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One reviewer found the reboot exceeded expectations, praising its entertainment value, scare factor, and increased diversity, noting its exploration of difficult topics and continued focus on female friendships.
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*Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin* is not based on a true story. It is the fourth television series in the *Pretty Little Liars* franchise, which is based on the novel series by Sara Shepard. It is a slasher teen drama mystery series created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring.
*Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin* has two seasons. The first season was titled *Original Sin*, and the second season was subtitled *Summer School*.
*Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin* has generally received positive reviews from critics. The first season, *Original Sin*, holds a 90% approval rating on [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/pretty_little_liars_2022) with an average rating of 7.1/10, and a score of 82 out of 100 on Metacritic. The second season, *Summer School*, also has a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 78 on Metacritic.