Pretty Little Liars: The Complete Third Season

One might think that after two full seasons, A’s stalking might be getting stale in Pretty Little Liars: The Complete Third Season. Not so. The first episode reminded me of all that was going on, and by the second episode, I was hooked once again. This is an enjoyable show that will most likely appeal to girls in their mid-teens (as well as their mothers). Here are six reasons it’s a fun source of entertainment:

The story is intriguing. Just when I think I know where the story is going, it twists. That’s some good storytelling there.
The creators are keeping it clean (relatively). Yes, I know that it’s obvious that some of the teen characters are sexually active (I’m not thrilled about that). But it’s not “in your face” as a viewer. In fact, one main character is often tempted by her boyfriend, but the two work together to remember that they decided to wait.
The adults in the story make mistakes, too. And there are repercussions for poor choices.
Parents talk to their kids. This is critical. When it’s modeled on television, kids are more likely to open up in the home, too. In fact, as a parent, I find this show to be a great discussion starter for serious issues that face anyone over the age of 12.
Not gonna lie. This is kind of shallow of me, but I LOVE the fashion and makeup in the episodes. I especially love the awesome shoes.
Yes, the girls are liars. And that fact gets them into a heap of trouble. In this season, they begin realizing that lying might not be the best response to tough situations.

After viewing Season Three, I find myself anxious to read the books and find out more about the girls and their stories. How cool is that? Television that inspires reading in a show that pulls generations together for viewing.