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| “ | The sins of the mothers visited upon their daughters. | ” |
— Imogen to The Sinners[src]
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Imogen Adams is one of the Little Liars and a main character in the television series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on Max. She is portrayed by Bailee Madison.
Imogen, once a popular cheerleader at Millwood High, becomes a social outcast after a fallout with her ex-best friend and a pregnancy. As a true survivor and final girl, she leads the fight against the mysterious "A" while protecting her friends. After witnessing a murder at the Spirit Week Dance, she becomes a target of a twisted serial killer punishing them for their mothers' sins. Through tumultuous circumstances, Imogen and her friends become survivors of the Millwood Massacre.
Her sense of security remains fractured after the arrest of "A", leading her to group therapy, self-defense classes, and starring in Tabby's horror film Avenge. Her worries intensify through new hardships like traumatic grief, attending summer school, and the arrival of a new threat: Bloody Rose Waters.
Biography[]
Imogen was born to parents Davie Adams and Sawyer Adams in Millwood, Pennsylvania. The two were inseparable and closer to each other than anyone. They moved into their house when Imogen was a young girl. As she grew up, she befriended the Beasley twins, the charismatic Karen and audacious Kelly. Together, the trio partied and hung out and they become the most popular girls at Millwood High, getting into mischief in spite of Davie's protests.
Imogen, Karen and Kelly in freshman year.
Imogen's friendship with the twins did fall apart one fateful night in March, during a party at the Beasley home with the rest of their class. Kelly told Karen that Imogen had kissed Greg, Karen's boyfriend, which resulted in a massive fight between them. Imogen left the party and headed to the beach to drink a large amount of alcohol. That's the last thing she remembered from that night.
When she woke up, she was in pain, her underwear was gone, and blood was on her dress. She deduced she had been sexually assaulted and raped by a male assailant. Imogen took a pregnancy test that came back positive, as she had gotten pregnant the night of the assault. Davie supported her daughter and together, they planned to raise the baby in their home.
Personality[]
Imogen was described as reckless, ambitious, headstrong, and dismissive of her mother's warnings. At the same time that her friendship with Karen crumbled, Imogen became pregnant. She didn't have anyone really except her mother by her side at this point. She leaned on her mother for support, who held her hand and told her it would all be okay. She became responsible, kind, nurturing, supportive of her best friend Tabby, and cautious. Imogen is wise beyond her years, with a level of passion that drives her. That passion she has keeps her going, even after all the pain she's gone through pushes her down. She tries to continue to redefine herself and owns who she is. She is headstrong, stubborn, and brave, with a streak of reckless inclinations. Imogen is intelligent and is determined to solve all the hidden secrets around her and puts the clues together about the anonymous A to save herself and her friends. She is a survivor at heart, having endured a sexual assault, the death of her mother, and a teen pregnancy while being stalked by A. She allows herself to be vulnerable with Tabby, finding a kindred connection with her.
In the aftermath of the Millwood Massacre, Imogen struggles with anxiety, PTSD, and traumatic grief. Much of her fears and anxieties surround Archie Waters coming for her and her baby. She attends group therapy with Dr. Anne Sullivan, who recommends medication to help alleviate some of Imogen's issues.
Physical Appearance[]
Imogen is a pretty young girl with an oval face and almond-shaped brown eyes. She has a slim, build, and wears casual yet fashionable clothing. She has shoulder-length dirty blonde hair, but had cut it short just before the summer.
Series[]
Relationships[]
Family[]
Davie Adams - Imogen greatly idolized her mother, opting to remember her by looking back through fond memories together. The two were as close as mother and daughter could be, and Imogen could always count on Davie to be a pillar of support and love even through hard times such as learning of her pregnancy. Her death both devastated and confused her daughter. During an Ouija session, Imogen begs the spirit of her mother for answers in their quest to solve the mystery of Angela Waters and her connection to the terrorizing A has subjected her to. In an emotional tirade of frustration does she reveal the residual anger she feels towards her mother for abandoning her and knowing Imogen would be the one to find her dead body and deal with the consequences of having to face life alone and pregnant.
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Imogen having dinner with Sawyer
Sawyer Adams - Imogen didn't grow up with her father being present. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised primarily by her mother, as Sawyer lived by the quarry. It wasn't until after Davie's death that Imogen and Sawyer reconnected. She needed his permission to exhume her mother's corpse, and he supported her decision as he also didn't believe Davie killed herself. Over six months later, Imogen came to Sawyer looking for information on Davie's medications. Her offered his home as a place for her to come if she needed quiet or peace. Any progress they made was greatly impacted when Imogen met his fiancée Rebecca, who wore Davie's former engagement ring. Imogen was enraged as feelings of betrayal, loss, and abandonment surfaced at the sight. She demanded the ring back and called her father a coward for not coming to Davie's funeral. She warned him to never come looking for her again.
Romances[]
Chip Langsberry - (Chipogen)Imogen met Chip during her sophomore year of high school, while she was pregnant with her daughter as the result of a rape. Her friendship with Chip started when he offered to be Imogen's partner in health class for an infant simulator assignment. He presented himself as a kind, trustworthy, gentle, nerdy boy who helped her with the anxiety she felt during the assignment. He supported her when she received a cruel letter about being a bad mom. Feeling comfortable, Imogen asked Chip to come with her to the adoption agency. He was there for her the whole time and claimed to be the father so she could put the child up for adoption without difficulty. He invited her to the Millwood Fall Carnival where she kissed him. Chip submerged himself in Imogen's life. He hung out with her on Thanksgiving and went to her checkup appointment with Nurse Simmons. Tabby began to suspect Chip was both her and Imogen's rapist. The girls teamed up to investigate and confronted Chip with their theory. Imogen pled for the truth and Chip confessed. Imogen called him sick and demented. He partnered up with her in health class when he knew this baby was his. He told her that he liked her and made her like him too. Then, he let her kiss him. That is not sick, that is psychotic. A appeared behind Chip and the girls labeled Chip as a predator, knowing A would hunt him down to deliver his deadly form of justice. Imogen and Tabby also wanted to press charges against Chip, but he was murdered before they got their day in court.
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Johnny - (Imogey) Imogen met Johnny in the summer of 2023, while she was condemned to summer school and looking for a fun summer job. She applied at the Millwood Creamery where Johnny already worked. She was instantly attracted to him, but soon learned he was a self-proclaimed player. He was single and liked to flirt, something he did blatantly with many girls. After Imogen called him out for his actions, he Googled her and learned about her past, including the sexual assault she endured. He assured her that it was all consensual and he would never hurt anyone. She saw a gentler side of him and his kindness toward her after that was something she appreciated. She invited him to Mouse's birthday party where they hung. Their relationship grew as she leans on him more for support, and they became a couple in early June. She felt safe with him and comfortable.
The Little Liars[]
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Tabby Haworthe - ("Tabogen") Tabby and Imogen have the strongest bond compared to the other Little Liars. They have known each other longer, having been pushed together after Davie's death, when Imogen moved into the Haworthe House. The two girls became very close, with Tabby serving as a much-needed support system for Imogen. As their relationship grows closer, they begin to confide in one another about their struggles - Imogen in her search for the truth about her mom, and Tabby with her struggles in film class. Tabby helps Imogen whenever she can. The girls become so close that Tabby opens up about her harrowing sexual assault the night of a bonfire party, with Imogen being the first person she tells. Imogen also admits that she was sexually assaulted, though it takes her longer to tell Tabby the details. They support, comfort, and hold one another when they need it, and protect each other.
Faran Bryant (Farogen), Noa Olivar (Noagen), and Mouse Honrada (Imouse) - Imogen's relationship with the other Little Liars began when they were put in detention together after being framed by A. They became unlikely allies in their pursuit of getting back at Karen Beasley, whom they mistakenly believed responsible for the frame job. As things progressed and they learned about the murderous A, Imogen dedicated most of her time to uncovering the truth about the anonymous stalker. The other three girls were consumed with personal feats, very little of which they shared with Imogen. The girls did comfort Imogen when she had an outburst when using the Ouija board.
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"Pray on that, bitch."
Kelly Beasley (Kellogen) - Imogen and Kelly became friends sometime during their freshman year of high school. They, along with Karen, became inseparable, doing everything together. But during Karen's party in March, Kelly told Karen that Imogen had kissed Greg, her boyfriend, destroying their friendship. After Karen's death, Kelly apologizes to Imogen and they decide become friends again. Imogen also invites Kelly to be part of her group of friends, making Kelly the new member of the "losers' club". After Kelly's involvement in Redemption House, Imogen ended their friendship and promised to make every moment of Kelly's life a living, breathing Hell on Earth.
Other Friends[]
Karen Beasley - Imogen and Karen were once best friends, doing everything together from shopping to partying. They held a close bond despite Imogen's mother disliking Karen for being a bully. The girl's friendship fell apart the night of Karen's house party, when Kelly told Karen that Imogen had kissed Greg. Imogen tried to explain that Greg kissed her, not the other way around, but Karen refused to believe her and kicked her out of the party. Imogen returned for her sweater and found Karen heavily intoxicated and about to strip for Tyler Marchand and his cell phone. She intervened to save Karen the humiliation and handed her to Kelly to ensure her safety. Imogen eventually found out she was pregnant and became a bit of a recluse. Karen came over to Imogen's to take clothes from her closet and the two argued over the events of Karen's party. When Karen tried to leave the house, they discovered water in the hallway and Davie Adams's dead body in the bathroom. A month later, Imogen returned to Millwood High School where Karen welcomed her back with cruel remarks over her being a tragic pregnant girl that no one wants at the school. Their rivalry escalated, with Karen telling Principal Clanton that Imogen's presence was triggering for her. Imogen confronted her in the cafeteria and announced her run for Spirit Queen - against Karen, which she planned to win. Imogen and her newfound friends were led to believe that Karen framed them for indiscretions against her, including Imogen and Tabby defacing Karen's Spirit Queen posters to hang their own. Subsequently, the girls plotted their revenge and leaked the video of Karen making a fool of herself on Tyler's camera phone. Karen confronted her later that night and called her a bad person for not destroying the phone right away. She kept it to hurt Karen later. Imogen tried to explain her actions, but Karen refused to listen and accosted her. Karen and her twin Kelly planned revenge on Imogen at the Spirit Week Dance - Carrie style. Unbeknownst to Karen, Imogen planned to apologize that night and surrender her crown to Karen with the help of her friends. Karen prepared to push the bucket of red paint off the rafters when Imogen spotted her - and the ominous figure who pushed her off the rafters. Imogen stood in shock as Karen's blood pooled to her shoes, her former friend having been murdered. The ominous figure texts Imogen and her friends to stay quiet about him - or they'll be next.
Appearances (18/18)[]
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Season 1 (10/10) |
Season 2 (8/8) |
Trivia[]
- Imogen Adams is very similar to Spencer Hastings, Alison DiLaurentis and Hanna Marin from Pretty Little Liars. Imogen, like the three girls, was once part of the popular clique at high school. Like Alison, Imogen is a pretty, smart and blonde leader of the group of Liars. She is also intellectual like Spencer, with both girls being the investigators of their groups. Like Hanna, Imogen redeemed herself after a trauma and won the homecoming queen title at high school.
- Prior to filming officially commencing, Imogen's surname as well as Davie's was "Able" before being changed at some point to "Adams" for unknown reasons.
- In "Chapter Twelve: Summer Lovin," Imogen begins working at a diner and uses the surname Able, a possible reference to her original last name.
- Imogen’s name comes from the 28 weeks later actress Imogen Poots. [4]
- Her favorite clubbing movie is Saturday Night Fever.[5]
- Her favorite Christmas movie is A Muppet Family Christmas.[6]
- Bailee Madison's niece, Everly, plays the younger version of Imogen.
- After her mother's death, Imogen found her mother's diary and is in possession of it now.
- Her favorite summer movie is Dirty Dancing.
Book Comparisons[]
- Her name and pregnancy may have been taken from the book character "Imogen Smith". Imogen Smith is mentioned in the second Pretty Little Liars book, Flawless. She is described by Alison as a potentially promiscuous girl in their class who "should hope she's pregnant" and later remarked as having missed a lot of school in the sixth grade for reasons not related to having mononucleosis.
- Emily Fields' book counterpart also had a teenage pregnancy introduced in the novels that was not translated to the television adaption.
Quotes[]
Imogen (to The Little Liars): Well that's easy...I think...we should kill Karen Beasley |
Imogen (to Chip): This year has made us very, very good liars. And you, you are a sick, demented. You partnered up with me in health class when you knew this baby was yours. You told me you liked me and you made me like you, too, And then you let me kiss you. That is not sick. That is psychotic. |
Imogen (to Kelly): Pray on that...bitch. |
Gallery[]
 Imogen Adams has a photo gallery. |
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References[]
- ↑ "Chapter Seven: Carnival of Souls"
- ↑ "Chapter Twelve: Summer Lovin"
- ↑ After Davie's death, Sidney assumed responsibility of Imogen by becoming her legal guardian. This is different then adoption or fostering.
- ↑ Teen Vogue: A New Generation of Pretty Little Liars Takes on the Horrors of Being a Teenage Girl
- ↑ "Chapter Eight: Bad Blood"
- ↑ "Chapter Ten: Final Girls"