The mystery, secrets and murder are back as "Pretty Little Liars" returns for a fourth season on ABC Family. If the premiere is any indication, it's sure to be a great one. This time Spencer, Hanna, Emily and Aria not only must unravel the mystery behind their friend Alison's disappearance, they have to also find out who killed Detective Wilden.
That's right - Wilden is found dead, with the girls receiving a text from A telling them evidence can be found in his casket. At his funeral, they discover Ashley's cell phone and notice a mysterious veiled figure. While it's unknown who this person is, what seems sure is that A is still after them. Now more than ever, the four friends need to find out who A is before anyone else gets hurt.
Meanwhile, Mona is now on the girls' side. And she's ready to talk. Mona, who was once part of the A team, reveals to the friends all the secrets that she kept from them. The question now is whether the girls can truly trust her.
With plot twists and new questions galore, the new season of "Pretty Little Liars" is a must-see for fans of the series as well as anyone in search of intriguing television. With a show this good, who needs the truth?
5 out of 5 stars
Amanda Boyer can be reached at amanda.boyer@student.shu.edu