Freeform has canceled “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.”
The series aired just one season, which ran for 10 episodes beginning in March of this year. The series was a spinoff of “Pretty Little Liars” with original series stars Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish reprising their roles. It was based on the novel “The Perfectionists,” written by Sara Shepard, who also wrote the book on which “Pretty Little Liars” is based. The series also starred Sofia Carson, Sydney Park, Eli Brown, Graeme Thomas King, and Kelly Rutherford.
“Pretty Little Liars” creator and showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and served as executive producer with Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein, Charlie Craig, and Gina Girolamo. Alloy Entertainment and Long Lake Media produced in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum directed the pilot.
“The Perfectionists” had been in development since 2014 while the mothership series was still on the air. “Pretty Little Liars,...
The series aired just one season, which ran for 10 episodes beginning in March of this year. The series was a spinoff of “Pretty Little Liars” with original series stars Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish reprising their roles. It was based on the novel “The Perfectionists,” written by Sara Shepard, who also wrote the book on which “Pretty Little Liars” is based. The series also starred Sofia Carson, Sydney Park, Eli Brown, Graeme Thomas King, and Kelly Rutherford.
“Pretty Little Liars” creator and showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and served as executive producer with Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein, Charlie Craig, and Gina Girolamo. Alloy Entertainment and Long Lake Media produced in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum directed the pilot.
“The Perfectionists” had been in development since 2014 while the mothership series was still on the air. “Pretty Little Liars,...
- 9/27/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
In Beacon Heights, a seemingly perfect town, a group of three college
friends struggle with the stress of being overachievers. In the aftermath
of the town’s first murder, each Perfectionist hides behind a secret, a
lie and an alibi. (Freeform/Allyson Riggs)Freeform announced new and returning series on Tuesday, including Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, whose cast includes current General Hospital actress Hayley Erin.
The recently re-branded network continues to build its roster of quality programming that speaks to the young adult consumer who has embraced its authenticity, evident in recent multi-platform hits "grown-ish," "Siren" and the critically acclaimed "The Bold Type." In addition to strong female representation on-screen, the network champions and has built an impressive, inclusive roster behind the scenes. Half of Freeform's episodic directors are female, diverse, or Lgbtq, 60% of series writers are female or diverse, and every original series on the network has a female producer.
friends struggle with the stress of being overachievers. In the aftermath
of the town’s first murder, each Perfectionist hides behind a secret, a
lie and an alibi. (Freeform/Allyson Riggs)Freeform announced new and returning series on Tuesday, including Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, whose cast includes current General Hospital actress Hayley Erin.
The recently re-branded network continues to build its roster of quality programming that speaks to the young adult consumer who has embraced its authenticity, evident in recent multi-platform hits "grown-ish," "Siren" and the critically acclaimed "The Bold Type." In addition to strong female representation on-screen, the network champions and has built an impressive, inclusive roster behind the scenes. Half of Freeform's episodic directors are female, diverse, or Lgbtq, 60% of series writers are female or diverse, and every original series on the network has a female producer.
- 5/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Oh, Mona and Alison, together again.
The first look at “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” has been released and the spinoff looks just as dramatic as the original series.
Freeform announced Monday it had given a 10-episode order to the spinoff, which stars Janel Parrish and Sasha Pieterse reprising their “Pretty Little Liars” roles alongside Disney Channel alum Sofia Carson.
Also Read: 'Pretty Little Liars' Spinoff 'The Perfectionists' Ordered to Series at Freeform
Based on the book series by “Pretty Little Liars” author Sara Shepard, “The Perfectionists” is set in the town of Beacon Heights — where everything seems perfect, from its top-tier college to its overachieving residents — as it is rocked by its first murder. Sydney Park and Eli Brown also star.
“Pretty Little Liars” and “Famous in Love” showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer with Charlie Craig, Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo.
The first look at “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” has been released and the spinoff looks just as dramatic as the original series.
Freeform announced Monday it had given a 10-episode order to the spinoff, which stars Janel Parrish and Sasha Pieterse reprising their “Pretty Little Liars” roles alongside Disney Channel alum Sofia Carson.
Also Read: 'Pretty Little Liars' Spinoff 'The Perfectionists' Ordered to Series at Freeform
Based on the book series by “Pretty Little Liars” author Sara Shepard, “The Perfectionists” is set in the town of Beacon Heights — where everything seems perfect, from its top-tier college to its overachieving residents — as it is rocked by its first murder. Sydney Park and Eli Brown also star.
“Pretty Little Liars” and “Famous in Love” showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer with Charlie Craig, Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo.
- 5/15/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Freeform has given a series order to the “Pretty Little Liars” spinoff “The Perfectionists,” the network announced on Monday.
The Disney cable network has ordered 10 episodes of the series, which stars Janel Parrish and Sasha Pieterse reprising their “Pretty Little Liars” roles alongside Disney Channel alum Sofia Carson.
Based on the book series by “Pretty Little Liars” author Sara Shepard, “The Perfectionists” is set in the town of Beacon Heights — where everything seems perfect, from their top-tier college to their overachieving residents — as its rocked by its first murder. Sydney Park and Eli Brown also star.
Also Read: Don't Hold Your Breath for Octopus-Men on Freeform's Killer Mermaid Show 'Siren'
“Pretty Little Liars” and “Famous in Love” showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer with Charlie Craig, Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo.
The series is produced by Alloy Entertainment and Long...
The Disney cable network has ordered 10 episodes of the series, which stars Janel Parrish and Sasha Pieterse reprising their “Pretty Little Liars” roles alongside Disney Channel alum Sofia Carson.
Based on the book series by “Pretty Little Liars” author Sara Shepard, “The Perfectionists” is set in the town of Beacon Heights — where everything seems perfect, from their top-tier college to their overachieving residents — as its rocked by its first murder. Sydney Park and Eli Brown also star.
Also Read: Don't Hold Your Breath for Octopus-Men on Freeform's Killer Mermaid Show 'Siren'
“Pretty Little Liars” and “Famous in Love” showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer with Charlie Craig, Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo.
The series is produced by Alloy Entertainment and Long...
- 5/14/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
“The Perfectionists” has been ordered to series at Freeform, Variety has confirmed.
The series is a spinoff of “Pretty Little Liars” and has received a 10-episode order at the cable network with an expected debut in 2019. Freeform ordered a pilot for “The Perfectionists” in September with Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish set to star. “Pretty Little Liars” showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and served as executive producer with Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein, Charlie Craig, and Gina Girolamo. Alloy Entertainment and Long Lake Media produce in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum directed the pilot.
Pieterse and Parrish will reprise their roles from the original series in the new show, which is based on the novel “The Perfectionists,” written by Sara Shepard, who also wrote the book on which “Pretty Little Liars” is based. The project has long been in the works, with Freeform initiating development...
The series is a spinoff of “Pretty Little Liars” and has received a 10-episode order at the cable network with an expected debut in 2019. Freeform ordered a pilot for “The Perfectionists” in September with Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish set to star. “Pretty Little Liars” showrunner I. Marlene King wrote the pilot and served as executive producer with Lisa Cochran-Neilan, Leslie Morgenstein, Charlie Craig, and Gina Girolamo. Alloy Entertainment and Long Lake Media produce in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum directed the pilot.
Pieterse and Parrish will reprise their roles from the original series in the new show, which is based on the novel “The Perfectionists,” written by Sara Shepard, who also wrote the book on which “Pretty Little Liars” is based. The project has long been in the works, with Freeform initiating development...
- 5/14/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Updated with trailer: The Pretty Little Liars universe will continue at Freeform. The network has picked up to series drama pilot Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, with a 10-episode order. You can watch the first trailer above.
The spinoff hails from the same auspices as the original series, writer/executive producer I. Marlene King, Alloy Entertainment and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, and it is based on the popular book series The Perfectionists, written by Pll author Sara Shepard. Freeform also released two first-look images (see below).
The series stars Pll alums Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish reprising their roles as Alison and Mona, respectively, along with Sofia Carson (Disney’s Descendants) as Ava. Cast also includes Sydney Park (The Walking Dead) as Caitlin, newcomer Eli Brown as Dylan, Graeme Thomas King (The Widow) as Jeremy, Kelly Rutherford (Gossip Girl) as Claire and Hayley Erin (General Hospital) in an undisclosed role.
The spinoff hails from the same auspices as the original series, writer/executive producer I. Marlene King, Alloy Entertainment and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, and it is based on the popular book series The Perfectionists, written by Pll author Sara Shepard. Freeform also released two first-look images (see below).
The series stars Pll alums Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish reprising their roles as Alison and Mona, respectively, along with Sofia Carson (Disney’s Descendants) as Ava. Cast also includes Sydney Park (The Walking Dead) as Caitlin, newcomer Eli Brown as Dylan, Graeme Thomas King (The Widow) as Jeremy, Kelly Rutherford (Gossip Girl) as Claire and Hayley Erin (General Hospital) in an undisclosed role.
- 5/14/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“We've always said there's gonna be at least one wedding, but I can promise you that in the next three episodes there will be two more weddings on the show,” Pretty Little Liars creator I. Marlene King hinted on what’s to come in the closing episodes. Following a screening of Freeform’s new series Famous In Love along with a peek at the first couple minutes of Pll’s next episode, King was joined onstage by co-executive producer Lisa Cochran-Neilan, costume designer…...
- 6/9/2017
- Deadline TV
Peak TV is coming to Austin, Texas.
The Atx Television Festival announced Thursday a robust number of television panels and screenings joining its lineup of already impressive programming. John Singleton’s upcoming crack cocaine drama “Snowfall” gets the honors of being the Opening Night screening. Other FX programs that will be featured are “The Americans” and “Fargo.” Other new shows added include HBO’s “The Leftovers” and “Girls,” in addition to “The Walking Dead” on AMC.
Read More: ‘The Comeback’ Reunion and ‘This Is Us’ Panels Added to Atx Festival
Check out the full list of new TV panels and screenings below.
Premieres
“Snowfall” (FX)
John Singleton’s new series set in 1980s Los Angeles traces the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic. “Snowfall” will be the festival’s Opening Night screening, followed by a panel discussion with producers and stars of the show.
Screenings
”Fargo”
FX will screen...
The Atx Television Festival announced Thursday a robust number of television panels and screenings joining its lineup of already impressive programming. John Singleton’s upcoming crack cocaine drama “Snowfall” gets the honors of being the Opening Night screening. Other FX programs that will be featured are “The Americans” and “Fargo.” Other new shows added include HBO’s “The Leftovers” and “Girls,” in addition to “The Walking Dead” on AMC.
Read More: ‘The Comeback’ Reunion and ‘This Is Us’ Panels Added to Atx Festival
Check out the full list of new TV panels and screenings below.
Premieres
“Snowfall” (FX)
John Singleton’s new series set in 1980s Los Angeles traces the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic. “Snowfall” will be the festival’s Opening Night screening, followed by a panel discussion with producers and stars of the show.
Screenings
”Fargo”
FX will screen...
- 3/23/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
"Pretty Little Liars" had its big "A" reveal on Monday night's (March 19) Season 2 finale - it turned out to be Mona Vanderwaal, the dork-turned-popular-girl who always wanted to be a part of Alison's clique. Did it come as a let down to you, fans?
It was a both surprising and a bit disappointing that the show chose to stick so closely to the books in this instance. The creators of the show have said all along that the books are the basis, but that they show would not adhere strictly to the books' plotlines.
In fact, producer Lisa Cochran-Neilan told Zap2it in a pre-finale interview that the show needs to be different from the books.
"If you go just by the books, your fans are gone. We've used them as source material, we've used them for backbone, but obviously, if you only went by the books, your audience knew...
It was a both surprising and a bit disappointing that the show chose to stick so closely to the books in this instance. The creators of the show have said all along that the books are the basis, but that they show would not adhere strictly to the books' plotlines.
In fact, producer Lisa Cochran-Neilan told Zap2it in a pre-finale interview that the show needs to be different from the books.
"If you go just by the books, your fans are gone. We've used them as source material, we've used them for backbone, but obviously, if you only went by the books, your audience knew...
- 3/20/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"A" Day is upon us, Pretty Little Liars fans. Congrats on making it! After two seasons of torture, texts and tragedy, Aria (Lucy Hale), Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Hanna (Ashley Benson) and Emily (Shay Mitchell) will finally learn the identity of their mysterious abuser on the season finale of the ABC Family hit series tonight. To prepare, we chatted with producers Marlene King and Lisa Cochran-Neilan about tonight's highly anticipated finale and the two were gracious enough to offer up scoop on our top five "A" suspects. So what did they have to say? Our Top Five Suspects 1. Melissa (Torrey DeVitto): Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, right?! The pregnant...
- 3/19/2012
- E! Online
It's all come down to this Monday.
On the season two finale, viewers will finally be introduced to A, as a masquerade ball on "UnmAsked" will answer the single most pressing question on the ABC Family hit - and will also lead to many more, Lisa Cochran-Neilan says.
Are you ready? Have any guesses regarding A's identity? Take them now, and then check out two clips from the episode, both of which implicate Melissa and one of which depicts an inspired Spencer...
Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Finale Sneak Peek
Pretty Little Liars Clip: Hide and Seek...
On the season two finale, viewers will finally be introduced to A, as a masquerade ball on "UnmAsked" will answer the single most pressing question on the ABC Family hit - and will also lead to many more, Lisa Cochran-Neilan says.
Are you ready? Have any guesses regarding A's identity? Take them now, and then check out two clips from the episode, both of which implicate Melissa and one of which depicts an inspired Spencer...
Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Finale Sneak Peek
Pretty Little Liars Clip: Hide and Seek...
- 3/16/2012
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
The "Pretty Little Liars" finale is just days away - when all of us will finally find out who the mysterious "A" is who has been tormenting the girls all this time. Executive producer Marlene King gives Zap2it a few juicy tidbits about the finale, which she says is "gonna be fun. It's a ride, for sure."
Is the "A" reveal the cliffhanger? Or do we find out before the final frames?
"You get to see that before the final frames. You know who A is definitely before the episode ends. There's more that happens after you find out who A is ... the audience and the girls find out together."
You told us earlier this year that this year's finale Hitchcock homage is for "Psycho." How does that work? Is there a Norman Bates? A Marion Crane?
"There is a Norman bates. We love to pay our homage to...
Is the "A" reveal the cliffhanger? Or do we find out before the final frames?
"You get to see that before the final frames. You know who A is definitely before the episode ends. There's more that happens after you find out who A is ... the audience and the girls find out together."
You told us earlier this year that this year's finale Hitchcock homage is for "Psycho." How does that work? Is there a Norman Bates? A Marion Crane?
"There is a Norman bates. We love to pay our homage to...
- 3/15/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It's almost "A"-Day, Pretty Little Liars fans! That's right, on Monday we finally get to learn the identity of the "A"-hole who has been terrorizing the lovely ladies of ABC Family's hit drama, and we have scoop from Pll producer Lisa Cochran-Neilan on what to expect in the season finale, including why she's doling out such a huge reveal so early on in the series... If you're anything like Team Wwk, you were probably scarred for life by the doll store and the creepy child hanging out within it in Monday's episode. Well, prepare yourselves for even more creepiness as Cochran-Neilan tells us the finale is "equally scary and eerie!" Of the decision to reveal the...
- 3/14/2012
- E! Online
Only six more days until "A" on "Pretty Little Liars" is revealed in the Season 2 finale. Zap2it spoke with producer Lisa Cochran-Neilan about the finale and while she couldn't reveal much, we've got a few juicy tidbits.
"I think you're gonna like the finale. We're very, very happy with it," says Cochran-Neilan. "It has a lot of 'Oh my god' moments in it."
Well, we certainly would expect nothing less. But we're curious - is the "A" reveal the cliffhanger? Or perhaps does it happen before the final frames of the episode?
"Both. How's that?" she laughs. "Basically, there's a new chapter [starting]. [Executive producer] Marlene King made a comment in the very beginning when she went off to write the finale that this was going to be an ending and a beginning. And she delivered."
One thing that has always been a concern is that the "A" reveal will be a let down,...
"I think you're gonna like the finale. We're very, very happy with it," says Cochran-Neilan. "It has a lot of 'Oh my god' moments in it."
Well, we certainly would expect nothing less. But we're curious - is the "A" reveal the cliffhanger? Or perhaps does it happen before the final frames of the episode?
"Both. How's that?" she laughs. "Basically, there's a new chapter [starting]. [Executive producer] Marlene King made a comment in the very beginning when she went off to write the finale that this was going to be an ending and a beginning. And she delivered."
One thing that has always been a concern is that the "A" reveal will be a let down,...
- 3/13/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
We're mere days away from the event that many Pretty Little Liars fans had feared would never arrive until the final episode of this ABC Family drama:
A will be revealed on Monday's season two finale.
How and why did the series decide to unravel this mystery after two seasons of suspense?
Pretty Little Liars Season Finale Promo: "UnmAsked"
"There have been ongoing discussions since the start of the show," producer Lisa Cochran-Neilan just told me over the phone. "You can't hold this kind of information back forever. It's important to pay homage to our fans and give them what they've been dying for."
Naturally, Cochran-Neilan wouldn't say a word about the identity of A, but she did acknowledge that the final decision changed many times over the course of the series.
"There's a map writers can always look at," she said. "And the fun part has been creating many...
A will be revealed on Monday's season two finale.
How and why did the series decide to unravel this mystery after two seasons of suspense?
Pretty Little Liars Season Finale Promo: "UnmAsked"
"There have been ongoing discussions since the start of the show," producer Lisa Cochran-Neilan just told me over the phone. "You can't hold this kind of information back forever. It's important to pay homage to our fans and give them what they've been dying for."
Naturally, Cochran-Neilan wouldn't say a word about the identity of A, but she did acknowledge that the final decision changed many times over the course of the series.
"There's a map writers can always look at," she said. "And the fun part has been creating many...
- 3/13/2012
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
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