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What to Watch After Pretty Little Liars
From Secrets to Scandals: Four Must‑Watch Picks for PL Liars Fans
If you’ve been haunted by the cryptic messages of “A” and crave more twists, the quartet we’ve hand‑picked delivers everything from fresh suspense to beloved classics. Dive into The Beast in Me’s brand‑new 2025 thriller, the audience‑approved drama of Big Little Lies, the emotionally charged college saga of Tell Me Lies, and the stylish reboot of Gossip Girl – each a perfect companion to the world of Pretty Little Liars.
Together they map a spectrum of intrigue: The Beast in Me pushes the mystery genre into darker, adult territory; Big Little Lies showcases the power of female alliances and hidden crimes; Tell Me Lies mirrors the series’ long‑running fallout of secret romances; and Gossip Girl revives the high‑school hierarchy with a modern, social‑media twist. Whether you’re after fresh thrills, critical acclaim, or nostalgic teen drama, this lineup promises to keep you guessing, gossiping, and glued to the screen.
Top Recommendations for Fans of Pretty Little Liars
Why these shows are similar to Pretty Little Liars
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.
These recommendations branch out from Pretty Little Liars with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
The Beast in Me
TV • 2025
drama • mystery
Why Watch Next
The Beast in Me offers a brand‑new, adult‑oriented take on a writer‑caught‑in‑a‑dangerous‑game premise, echoing Pretty Little Liars' cat‑and‑mouse intrigue while upping the stakes with a mature, thriller‑heavy tone.
Overview
A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.
Big Little Lies
TV • 2017
drama
Why Watch Next
Big Little Lies delivers a critically acclaimed, fan‑favorite blend of female friendship and hidden crimes, mirroring the series’ focus on secret lives and the fallout of seemingly perfect facades.
Overview
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
Tell Me Lies
TV • 2022
drama • mystery
Why Watch Next
Tell Me Lies is the closest semantic match, tracing a toxic romance from college onward, and will resonate with PL Liars fans who love tangled relationships and long‑running consequences.
Overview
When Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco meet at college, they are at that formative age when seemingly mundane choices lead the way to irrevocable consequences. They quickly fall into an addictive entanglement that will permanently alter not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.
Gossip Girl
TV • 2021
drama • mystery
Why Watch Next
Gossip Girl reboot captures the high‑school drama, social‑media surveillance, and elite clique dynamics that made Pretty Little Liars a teen staple, guaranteeing a crowd‑pleasing, stylish ride.
Overview
Eight years after the original website went dark, a new generation of New York private school teens are introduced to the social surveillance of Gossip Girl.
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Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Pretty Little Liars.
On Call
TV • 2025
Why It’s Relevant
This drama‑crime series offers intense interpersonal dynamics and suspenseful storytelling that echo the mystery and teen‑drama vibe of Pretty Little Liars, while showcasing Troian Bellisario in a leading role.
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