Episode Name: Driving Miss Crazy Director: Oliver Goldstick Writer: Francesca Rollins & Oliver Goldstick Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 06/06/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: With Mona making inroads in the game, Emily reluctantly teams up with her to investigate. Ashley returns to Rosewood to check on Hanna after learning some frightening information and asks Caleb what his intentions are with her daughter. Meanwhile, Spencer’s family reels from A.D.’s latest taunt, leaving Spencer more confused than ever about who to trust. Ezra notices Aria’s change in attitude and fears he may have lost her; and A.D.’s machinations cause Aria to have a terrifying nightmare. MY THOUGHTS (SPOILERS AHEAD) This episode really was impressive. I was entertained throughout the entire episode and was sitting on the edge of my “seat” wondering what was going to happen and shocked when I found out. Twitter had also been giving us glimpses of what was going to happen, which made me very excited to find out if my theories were correct. The episode started off with a dancing class. Aria was very nervous and uncomfortable and Ezra was trying to make an effort. It wasn’t working and…

Episode Name: Mea Maxima Culpa Director: Matt Hastings Writer: Michael Reisz Running time: 43 min Release Date: 05/06/2017 Genre: Fantasy Rating: Synopsis: Shadowhunters and Downworlders are picking up the pieces after Valentine’s attack at the Institute. Downworlder numbers are down and the different packs and clans debate on what they must do to survive. With Valentine in custody, the Institute is on high alert, but Jace carries the heaviest burden of all due to his part in igniting the Soul-Sword and the secret he is keeping from Clary. But Jace and the Shadowhunters don’t have much time to mourn as a greater demon is loose in Manhattan. Meanwhile, Izzy struggles on the road to recovery when she encounters Sebastian, a mysterious stranger, as Simon tries to understand his new Daylighter status. MY THOUGHTS (SPOILERS AHEAD) Shadowhunters is back! I’ve been waiting to see where the producers were taking the story because the previous episodes have been good but not completely satisfactory. I actually really liked the episode. We got some great lines and the cast did a good job portraying the essence of the characters. I really enjoyed the opening scene. Alec and Jace are training, and it was really…

Episode Name: The Glove That Rocks The Cradle Director: Paula Hunziker Writer: Maya Goldsmith Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 30/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: As Detective Furey closes in on uncovering what happened to Archer Dunhill, the Liars team up to protect one of their own. Hanna continues to struggle with the idea that Lucas might be connected to A.D. even in the face of more evidence. Emily surprises Ali with a heartfelt gesture that is undone by A.D. machinations; and the Liars gain insight into where the idea for the game originated. MY THOUGHTS: (SPOILERS AHEAD) I really enjoyed this episode. It was filled with enough suspense and enough drama. I was shocked throughout most of the episode and sitting on the edge of my seat. I was truly impressed and am reconsidering all my theories for the finale. So Spencer is looking seriously guilty at the beginning of the episode, and since it’s been teased that a Liar is going to prison, some probably thought it might happen , but luckily did not, which is a relief. But, who knows, she may get arrested some other time. Then she steals the drive from Furey…

Episode Name: In The Eye Abides The Heart Director: Troian Bellisario Writer: Joseph Dougherty Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 23/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: After being blackmailed by A.D., one of the Liars begins to supply info to the dark side in order to protect those closest to her. Detective Furey questions how much the PLLs know about what happened to Archer Dunhill. Aria tries to issue an ultimatum to Ezra in regards to Nicole, while Emily struggles with how to support Ali. Spencer goes to elaborate lengths to meet up with Mary Drake and encounters Wren. After learning something surprising about Lucas, Hanna sets out to prove her friend is innocent and uncovers even more troubling info. And another person is brought in on the secret of A.D.’s game. MY THOUGHTS: (SPOILERS AHEAD) I really enjoyed this episode. We learn some interesting and shocking things. People are betraying others, like usual and the episode is very eventful. Troian also directed it, and she did a great job. It seemed like any other normal episode, but she put in her own special touches. I enjoyed the overall plot and I LOVED one specific scene.…

Episode Name: Power Play Director: Roger Kumble Writer: Liljah J. Barasz Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 09/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: Ali’s turn at the game forces her to face a monumental personal decision, made even more difficult when A.D. triggers Ali to remember a forgotten trauma. Spencer has a long overdue conversation with her father about his past sins and recent whereabouts. Emily continues to navigate working at Rosewood High with both Ali and Paige, especially when Ali comes to a troubling realization about her pregnancy, and Paige makes a big decision. Aria continues to question the fate of her relationship with Ezra and bristles under A.D.’s taunts. And, in the search for Mary Drake, Hanna and Spencer run into a familiar face with a shocking secret. (SPOILERS AHEAD) MY THOUGHTS I gave this episode 3 stars mainly because it had less action than the previous episode, although I still liked watching it because of the information and the answers we got. I wasn’t as shocked as I thought I’d be, because this is PLL, and the answers were given away quite easily, not as I expected they would have been…

Episode Name: Hold Your Piece Director:  Marta Cunningham Writer: Bryan M. Holdman Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 02/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: Hanna is sure Jenna is to blame for a recent professional setback and is forced to bring Caleb up to speed on current events. Aria and Emily team up to investigate Sydney for more information about Jenna and her connection to A.D. Spencer grows closer to Detective Furey, while Aria struggles with her current situation with Ezra. Hanna’s turn at the game is more intense than she bargained for and leads to shocking consequences. MY THOUGHTS This episode was quite enjoyable. We’re inching, slowly but surely, to the BIG reveal in the series finale, which is under 2 months away. Can you believe it? I can’t. We learn that Sydney really has been helping Jenna and the Liars suspect she might’ve shot Spencer. This is possible, but when have things ever been this straight-forward on PLL? Yvonne also wakes up, and she and Toby have the smallest yet very cute hospital wedding. Unfortunately, she doesn’t stay long, because she unexpectedly dies. I’m a big Spoby shipper, but I can’t decide…