The new drama project from Alloy Entertainment and Long Lake Media centers on college town Beacon Heights and examines how its characters’ perfectionism leads to murder.
Pieterse plays Alison DiLaurentis, and Parrish portrays Mona Vanderwaal. Both are reprising their roles from “Pretty Little Liars,” which signed off in June after seven seasons.
Marlene King (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Famous in Love”) wrote the “Perfectionists” pilot script and executive produces with Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo. It is adapted from the book by Sara Shepard, whose novels were the basis for “Pretty Little Liars.”
“At Freeform, we are committed to delivering shows that push boundaries and become a part of our viewers’ lives. ‘Pretty Little Liars’ was a cultural phenomenon, so it’s no wonder fans wanted more,” said Freeform executive vice president of programming and development Karey Burke. “We can’t wait to continue Marlene King’s rich and revolutionary storytelling with a new crop of leading ladies from Beacon Heights who will hold just as many secrets and lies as Rosewood did.”
“I’m beyond excited to continue my collaboration with Sara Shepard, Alloy, Freeform and Warner Horizon,” said Marlene King. “I can’t wait to introduce our fans — and Sasha and Janel — to a new world of thrills and chills in Beacon Heights.”
This is time of transition for Freeform, which recently said goodbye to signature series “PLL,” along with such other shows as “Baby Daddy,” “Switched at Birth” and “Stitchers.”
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Bethany Young: Who was the dead girl in Alison's (Sasha Pieterse) grave? This girl, whoever she is.
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Marion Cavanaugh: Toby's (Keegan Allen) mom. Her death at Radley was ruled a suicide, but there's a plenty of reason to believe there's more to the story.
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Ian Thomas: A founding member of the N.A.T. Club (played by Carlo Marks in the pilot, then later by Ryan Merriman). He survived being pushed off the bell tower by Alison (Sasha Pieterse), then found dead with a suicide note -- which is believed fake.
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Maya St. Germain (Bianca Lawson): Emily's (Shay Mitchell) first girlfriend was killed by Lyndon James (Sterling Sulieman) for choosing Emily over him.
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Lyndon James (Sterling Sulieman): Maya's (Bianca Lawson) ex and murderer, Lyndon is killed by Emily (Shay Mitchell) in self-defense, which avenges Maya's death.
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Garrett Reynolds (Yani Gellman): A police officer who was charged for Alison (Sasha Pieterse) and Maya's (Bianca Lawson) murder, but was later freed. He was killed by A, because he was going to reveal every secret he knew to Spencer (Troian Bellisario).
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Darren Wilden (Bryce Johnson): Police detective who became obsessed with the investigation into Alison's (Sasha Pieterse) death. He was shot and killed by CeCe Drake (Vanessa Ray).
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Shana Fring (Aeriel Miranda): Believed by the Liars to be A, Aria (Lucy Hale) kills her while she's holding the other Liars captive at gun point.
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Mona Vanderwaal (Janel Parrish): After discovering a connection between Bethany Young and Alison (Sasha Pieterse), as well as a reason to believe that Alison is "A", "A" murdered her.
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A death is coming on Season 5’s “Pretty Little Liars” summer finale. Revisit Ravenswood’s fallen now. “PLL” airs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Family.
Bethany Young: Who was the dead girl in Alison's (Sasha Pieterse) grave? This girl, whoever she is.