Pretty Little Liars

Pretty Little Liars has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Hulu and HBO Max Amazon Channel. 7 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Lucy Hale leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Pretty Little Liars is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Pretty Little Liars understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Based on the Pretty Little Liars series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard, the series follows the lives of four girls — Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily — whose clique falls apart after the disappearance of their queen bee, Alison. One year later, they begin receiving messages from someone using the name "A" who threatens to expose their secrets — including long-hidden ones they thought only Alison knew. Credit to Lucy Hale and Troian Bellisario for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. The series ran for 7 seasons (2010–2017), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Pretty Little Liars passes that test consistently. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Pretty Little Liars. The tonal similarities to One of Us Is Lying are real, though Pretty Little Liars carves out its own identity quickly. 7 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Lucy Hale's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Pretty Little Liars wrapped up in 2017, created by I. Marlene King — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.