The Take | Original Sin Summer School Is Surprisingly Good | Pretty Little Liars, Explained @thetake | Uploaded 4 months ago | Updated 6 hours ago
Let’s analyze the ways Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin Summer School differs from its predecessor Pretty Little Liars, how it redefines Final Girls, and why it connects with fans more than previous attempts to revive or continue the franchise.

Pretty Little Liars debuted in June 2010, and despite the show’s penchant for far-fetched scenarios and unlikable characters, PLL gained a massive fanbase. So, when it was announced that Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and his co-writer on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Lindsay Calhoon Bring, were developing a reimagining or reboot, everyone had their doubts. Aside from the common “Hollywood is out of original ideas” reaction, diehard fans didn’t want a show without the OG Liars. But when Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin arrived in 2022, it was a surprising success, and people wanted more.

So why has *this* spin-off connected with audiences so much? Let's take a deeper look!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:53 The new liArs
04:06 A grounded take on the finAl girl
06:26 Why this spinoff hAs survive
09:57 Why we continue to enjoy Pretty Little LiArs

The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
This video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, & produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux

Films & shows mentioned in this video:
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School
Riverdale
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
I Spit On Your Grave
Midsommar
Scream
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Texas Chainsaw Massacre