There were a number of things about this episode that were problematic. The scene where Spencer is arrested for the murder of Bethany Young was supposed to be start of series of emotionally charged moments that wrapped up the summer season. Instead, it came across more like a bunch of girls simply shouting empty promises and trying to be heard over each other.
The performances didn’t get any better when the Liars discovered that Mona was the potential victim of A, better known as Alison. For the limited time that the Liars were actually shown in the house, they came across a bit on the unintelligent side. Clearly, there was a struggle, and clearly, there were bloody hand prints on the walls. Yet, it didn’t seem to initially register with anyone in that room. And, another thing that was particularly bothersome, was the reaction of her mother – who we only just met.
It’s not realistic for every character to have an extensive side story, but considering Mona’s role in the series as a whole, it may have been appropriate to introduce her before now. Mona’s mother seemed distraught while she was standing on the sidewalk, but she in no way gave a believable performance when she reacted on cue to the news that her daughter was believed to be dead.
For a teen drama, there is an exceedingly high body count. A number of peripheral characters have been killed off over the years, but Mona marks one of the most prominent characters that viewers have watched bite the dust.
Tell us, were expecting Mona to be the one to make her exit from Pretty Little Liars, or did you suspect it would be someone else? Let us know in the comments section below! We look forward to hearing from you.