A talented ensemble cast and intricately woven storylines are the hallmarks of Pretty Little Liars. The show is a satire of intrigue, excitement, and mystery that will keep viewers glued until the finale. Three friends are separated when mysterious messages appear on a missing friend’s phone that suggest someone may know their most secret.
What follows reveals the complicated and hilarious teenage problem of love and adventure. Then again, if you watch the same show repeatedly, it’s monotonous.
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I think so; the initial episode became popular. The number of metaphorically stabbed people that appear during this show could astonish some of the game show’s fans. And soon after, HBO Max will be rebooting.
20. Veronica Mars
- Writer: Rob Thomas
- Director: John T. Kretchmer
- Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
The entire series follows Veronica Mars’life, a private investigator ce popular among friends. But her relationship with others becomes more isolated after several devastating incidents. When her father leaves county sheriff duty, she takes on the task of solving the mysteries of the sinister city.
The narrative isn’t relatable because the scenarios shown in the show have nothing in common with reality. This witty notion is what makes this series unique. Do not be afraid of negative things around you. Watching television helps you escape reality, and Veronica Mars has the best of both worlds.
19. Scream Queens
- Writer: Ryan Murphy; Brad Falchuk; Ian Brennan
- Director: Barbara Brown
- Cast: Emma Roberts, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
It’s one that people love and hate with absolute passion. What’s your favorite 90s horror film? Scream Queen will give you the best experience you will ever have in the future. It centers around students who die one after another while on college courses.
When a mystery unravels, there’s an increasing chance – and there’s even more significant – that it’s a murderous act. These shows aren’t for everybody. Several critics are upset over its harsh tone and rage. However, it would be best if you remembered Scream Queens doesn’t deserve serious attention. Often a person dies, and you laugh out loud.
18. Big Little Lies (HBO Max)
- Writer: David E. Kelley
- Director: Jean-Marc Vallée; Andrea Arnold
- Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley
- IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
- Streaming Platform: HBO MAX
Big Little Lies sometimes joke with pretty little lies as they share similar titles almost perfectly. The Big Little Lies is a much larger adult series that has become popular among HBO fans. This film received several awards and won several, including an Emmy award for Nicole Kidman.
Big Little Lies is the kind of show you’d love watching if you’d instead not read Pretty Little Liars. Do not miss out on some of HBO’s drama – and read a good book about that.
17. American Vandal
- Writer: Dan Perrault; Tony Yacenda
- Director: Tony Yacenda
- Cast: Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, Jimmy Tatro
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Although American Vandal is lighthearted in character, its serious nature provides an extra element. This book is lighter, though Pretty Little Liars fans will appreciate the high school and secret.
The poo has only been seen twice in this tv series, so the mystery is easy for fans to get into. Pretty Little Liars has plenty of hooks because of its secrets, and American Vandals use this as a plot tool to make this a perfect match.
16. Bold Type
- Writer: Sarah Watson
- Director: Cynthia Pusheck; Theo van de Sande; John C. Newby; Robert Mattigetz
- Cast: Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix, Prime Video
The Bold Type has another Freeform series resembling Pretty Little Liars but has a much more dramatized tone and none of PLL’s thriller elements. Bold Type focuses on women who worked in the Scarlet magazine (a global women’s magazine).
The movie features a variety of LGBT+ characters, with a strong core that focuses primarily on female friendship while the characters are searching for their voices, identity, and love. The idea was created by the real-life editor Joanna Cole who also worked on a show.
15. Desperate Housewives (Hulu)
- Writer: Marc Cherry
- Director: David Grossman
- Cast: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
The show we watched religiously from our mothers, and I thought it was strange at the time, but ever since I took a chance, it made me realize how good Desperate Housewives genuinely are.
In this well-known series, Wisteria Lane takes us to a fictional town where we see how women’s lives have deteriorated in the past.
Firstly, if you believe in the drama of Pretty Liars, you wait unless you see the cast of desperate homemakers. They won’t be afraid of your drama.
14. Gossip Girl
- Writer: Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz
- Director: Mark Piznarski, Norman Buckley, Patrick R. Norris, J. Miller Tobin
- Cast: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley
- IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars share striking similarities because both films center on teens radically changed by a seemingly unseen entity. Gossip Girl has a significantly lower murder rate.
However, gossip girl and Ana are similar in their similarities. Both have shaped the drama throughout the show. Finding out who is a Gossip Girl is not as crucial as finding A in Manhattan.
Manhattan’s Upper East Side serves as the setting for the drama series, which centers on the lives of wealthy upper-class teenagers. Everyone wants to start their future ventures as soon as they graduate high school. However, One of them is still holding onto the past because all the scandals and secrets are still discussed. Gossip Girl is a teen drama about teenage girls.
13. Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
- Writer: Joss Whedon
- Director: James A. Contner, David Solomon, David Grossman, Joss Whedon
- Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan
- IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
This tale of Buffy is about an innocent young lady who possesses the ability to sabotage demon incarnates. With help from his friend, she starts tackling every evil she encounters. The show often seems like an alternative soap involving vampires or demons. It’s more complicated than it looks.
It was somewhat cheesy in its beginning though it becomes completely different once it passes several episodes on the television. Many topics in it include love, death, life, and death. It has many great points of interest. It’s bold and experimental in trying a new genre of storytelling none of us have tried
12. Riverdale
- Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
- Director: Gabriel Correa, Rob Seidenglanz, Steven A. Adelson, Kevin Rodney Sullivan
- Cast: Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The Riverdale drama is a little bit more than that. Riverdale has an even darker atmosphere than Pretty Little Liars, literally and on a topic.
The group often strays dangerously near-supernatural territory and is full of cult groups and serial killers. But this movie should suit anyone who misses the wild storylines of Pretty Little Liars; the show had its fair share of nightmarish material.
11. 13 Reasons Why
- Writer: Brian Yorkey
- Director: Jessica Yu, Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Gregg Araki, Michael Morris
- Cast: Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 35%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
13 Reasons to Stay On Netflix. The show arose from the graphic nature of violence the series portrayed in the eyes of young characters. Hannah, a young woman who commits herself, is described by debutant Katherine Langford.
Clay’s friend discovers a mystery box on his porch two weeks before her sad death. There are recordings within the box that Hannah—the subject of Clay’s crush—made in which she lists her top 13 reasons for taking her own life. Clay will learn if and how he created the list if he chooses to attend to the recordings. This complex and heartbreaking story is told through the twin narratives of Clay and Hannah.
This is a highly traumatic story that covers suicides and sexual abuse. Some people liked this program; others think it glorified darker topics. It has a lot of addictive qualities that make it a very distinct teen drama compared to the other ones on the show.
10. The Fosters
- Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
- Director: Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige
- Cast: Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Hayden Byerly
- IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
The Fosters is an entertaining family drama about foster children adopted by a lesbian couple named Lena and Stef.
The series has a wide variety of storylines. Those watching the series often find a thing in common or characters they feel reflect on. The first episode of the Foster series will continue until the success of the spin-off Good Trouble which airs on Freeform.
9. Hidden Palms
- Writer: Kevin Williamson
- Director: Perry Lang
- Cast: Michael Cassidy, Taylor Handley, Amber Heard
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 42%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
During the novel, a model teenager moves to Palm Springs following the murder of his father. To get a fresh start, he meets young locals. The boy learns they were involved in the murder of his predecessor. Things change unexpectedly as we dive deeper into this mystery.
You will enjoy the characters’ stories as well as their overall narrative. This show is sad because of its cancellation. Secret Palms didn’t have an audience. You still have something extraordinary to binge on this year.
8. Dynasty
- Writer: Sallie Patrick, Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz
- Director:
- Cast: Elizabeth Gillies, Rafael de la Fuente, Robert Christopher Riley
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Dynasty is unlike Pretty Little Liar, which is a family drama. However, its scandalous plotting is identical to the PLL. Following the Carrington family, tell the story of their wicked scheme. Fallon Carrington is played perfectly on the Elizabeth Gillies-produced show and is the focus throughout the series.
You will remember Alison DiLaurentis a long time ago. Several catfights and twisting and turning of soap-style characters are featured.
Dynasty is a family drama, unlike Pretty Little Liars. However, plenty of tense and fanciful plot looks like the Pll movie has. Dynasty reveals the Carrington Family legacy and their complex plans.
The show mainly revolves around Fallon Carrington, played excellently by Elizabeth Gilly. She reminds you of old-school Alison DiLaurentis. Plus, it features numerous catfights and lots of soaps with twists and turns.
7. The Secret Circle
- Writer: Andrew Miller
- Director: Liz Friedlander, David Barrett, John Fawcett, Brad Turner, Joshua Butler
- Cast: Britt Robertson, Thomas Dekker, Phoebe Tonkin
- IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 47%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Cassia’s father died under mysterious circumstances. Her existence collapses after she learns she has a long ancestral line and an ancient tradition of witches. It’s up to them to fight dark forces. It takes time to settle into a place. When Cassie’s mother abruptly dies and learns of a great family secret, her entire world is turned upside down. What will transpire when evil foreign forces drag Cassieights?
Once you start playing, you won’t let go. The Secret Circle focuses on teenagers. However, it was remarkably mature. Young but talented performers carry an elegant plotline on their shoulders. There’s a mystery, romance, and plenty of activity. It is worth watching.
6. Teen Wolf
- Writer: Jeff Davis
- Director: Russell Mulcahy, Tim Andrew, Jennifer Lynch, Toby Wilkins, Christian Taylor
- Cast: Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Dylan O’Brien
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Teen Wolf is a supernatural drama where a werewolf attacks the teen.
A day before his sophomore year, awkward teenager Scott McCall gets bitten by a werewolf and transforms into one. He has to figure out how to live as a teenager and adjust to his new identity. His confidence and speed increased.
It isn’t straightforward when someone else comes along with it. The vampire world is full of werewolves, hunters, and other creatures; you have lots of fun. So it seems underrated.
Then more people should understand this is far more than an old soap opera. I enjoyed it. These plots are always interesting. The acting was quite impressive in this regard. You might consider Teen Wolf as one of your favorite T.V. programs.
5. Twin Peaks
- Writer: Mark Frost; David Lynch
- Director: Ron Garcia
- Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick
- IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
- Streaming Platform: Voot
Twin Peaks is an odd little place just off the US-Canada border. The ensuing investigation into a murder case reveals groundbreaking facts. The poor FBI agents assigned to this investigation find themselves fascinated by the area’s mystery.
He dreams vividly about the dead woman, bringing him closer to a highly tragic result. These films will not suit everyone. Those that love mysteries appreciate the slow unraveling. Because we only have three seasons, you can quickly burn through them.
4. Vampire Diaries
- Writer: Kevin Williamson
- Director: Chris Grismer
- Cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
- Streaming Platform: Prime Video, Netflix
This will not detract from the supernatural forces, so stay away. Because it is very similar to PLL, it isn’t a good show for pretty little liars fans.
Because they’re vampires, they lend them a darker tone. Secrets abound. Characters are hated and loved, and you can be captivated and addicted. They encounter witches, vampire hunters, monsters, hybrids, and some other unholy creatures in their mission to retake New Orleans.
Do not let vampires, witches, and anything supernatural discourage you. This shows many of the features PLL fans enjoy, and there is no reason why the series cannot be enjoyed equally. It’s undoubtedly darker because of its vampire diaries theme, which shows it’s incredibly gripping. There are secrets; there are characters you hate and love.
3. The Society (Netflix)
- Writer: Christopher Keyser
- Director: Marc Webb
- Cast: Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, Sean Berdy
- IMDb Rating: 7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
How does the parent of the child manage the entire world? – This group is yours. This Netflix original focuses on teen citizens who have been unable to run their local community because of their lack of resources and their lack of resources.
It is enough for a Pretty Little Liars fan to get swept up in its mystery and the following revelations. As with most things, Netflix jumped right into its cliffhanger.
2. How To Get Away With Murder
- Writer: Peter Norwalk
- Director: Bill D’Elia
- Cast: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Jack Falahee
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The premise plot is about a group of law students embroiled in a murder scheme.
They progress further down the route of chaos and lunacy the more they dive into the enigma. It appears that they have created more difficulties than they anticipated.
An American Teenager’s Secret Life You have Pretty Little Liars if you take out all the murder plot and mystery and just leave all the high school student drama—an American Teenager’s Private World and dark truths.
1. Switched At Birth
- Writer: Lizzy Weiss
- Director: Steve Miner
- Cast: Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano, Constance Marie
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
This was a story where two young women discover their parents have accidentally switched off. This story is hilarious and heartwarming. Most deaf and likable character actors are also featured. There’s something for each of them. They all face a plight.
After watching some episodes, the viewer becomes enamored. Usually, it can get you sneezing or laughing simultaneously. As you go through each season, you will feel emotions you may experience. It’s not usually my favorite family drama, so this caught me immediately. The story is captivating and paced well enough to give hints each time you are curious.
If you want something different, try one of the many programs we’ve listed above that share themes and plotlines in common with the former Freeform drama.
Why Did PLL Get Cancelled?
The Pretty Little Liars ratings were slowly dropping, and the “Pretty Little Liars” audience started losing over the years.
The third season has a vast audience, most notably the 18-year-old demographic.
What’s Next After Pretty Little Liars?
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin was announced in September 2020 and is the latest chapter PLL fans have longed for since then.
Original Sin combines a new story with a new location and brand-new character, despite its being deemed dark and scary by many critics.
What T.V. series Is Similar To Pretty Little Liars?
What’s the point of starting a new series? What’s the end? Pretty Little Liar’s story features an impressive ensemble cast and intricate stories. Based upon the same name book by Sara Shepherd, the show is packed with intrigue and mystery that keeps you glued through until the final episode.
The show has ended, so there is nothing for you to discover. F*ck, no! You got it. I have put out some of my favorites since we are all huge fans of T.V. shows and movies.
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