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Of Late I Think Of Rosewood is the eleventh episode and the winter premiere of Season 6 of Pretty Little Liars. It aired on January 12th, 2016.
Synopsis
Five years after the events of "Game Over, Charles," we see Rosewood High School where it's revealed that Alison has stayed in Rosewood to take care of Charlotte and became an English teacher. As class ends, the students leave and Elliott Rollins appears behind Alison. She asks him if they had an appointment; he says he just wanted to let her know that the judge set a date for Charlotte's hearing. Alison is pleased with this information until he tells her that the hearing is in four days. When she questions why it's so soon, he says, "It was either four days or six months."
Alison writes to The Liars, knowing the courts have asked them to come back to Rosewood. We see each of the Liars looking at the letter from different locations: Spencer in Washington, Aria at a book signing, Hanna flying back from New York, and Emily in California. In the letter, Alison asks to meet with them for just five minutes to explain.
The scene cuts to Charlotte and Alison in a facility. Charlotte asks her if she thinks they'll come, and says that it's been a long time. Alison reassures her they will. When Charlotte asks if they're still upset with her, Alison promises she will bring her home.
Back in Rosewood, Spencer is seen walking near Lucky Leon's Cupcakes and sees four girls chatting away. Their phones ring simultaneously. Reminded of 'A,' Spencer quickly walks away. At The Brew, Emily is having a drink when Hanna comes up behind her and surprises her. Aria and Spencer walk in and joke about the two of them getting a room; the Liars are reunited. The girls chat about their lives: Hanna has become a fashion designer and is now engaged, Emily is attending the Salk Institute but says they aren't doing tours when Spencer asks for one, Aria is in a relationship with Liam, and Spencer says she is too busy to date. They discuss Charlotte's hearing and wonder what they're going to say about her being released. Aria says that 'A' could be let out, so they need to be honest. Spencer says that even though both good and bad things have happened, for five years, their lives were uncontaminated by 'A.' They agree to meet up with Alison to see what she has to say.
At Radley, which has now been converted into a hotel called The Radley, Ashley and Hanna are seen chatting over lunch. Ashley says she had hoped Hanna would bring Jordan with her, but Hanna just says, "maybe next time." They discuss why Hanna came back to Rosewood, and Ashley tells her that she doesn't owe Alison anything after what Charlotte did to them. Hanna reassures her mom that she knows exactly what she plans on telling the court.
In the Montgomery household, we see Aria handing Byron a book because Liam wanted him to have it. Aria tells him that she met the girls at The Brew, and finds out from her dad that Ezra is back and is living in the apartment upstairs. Aria is confused, thinking he was still in South America. Byron says he got sick and was sent home, then asks Aria if she knew the girl -Nicole. Aria says she only met her once before they left.
The scene cuts to Spencer's house where Veronica and Spencer are watching a commercial for Veronica's campaign for State Senate; Veronica says that Spencer inspired her.
We then see Aria walking into The Brew, where she finds Ezra. They talk about Nicole and it's revealed that she was kidnapped by rebels. Ezra rhetorically asks that if anyone can understand how someone he had met who wouldn't hurt anyone could be missing, then explain it.
The scene cuts to Toby looking at blueprints as Spencer walks up behind him. They embrace and discuss how they're doing: Spencer being in Washington and Toby trying to build a house. Toby mentions that he and Caleb went fishing over the summer, then says that since he and Caleb are in the brotherhood of ex boyfriends, they need to stick together. Charlotte's hearing comes up in conversation and Spencer says that she, Aria, Hanna, Emily and Ali are still friends: the "I saved your life, now you save mine" kind of friends. He asks her how long she plans on staying. Spencer says she's unsure. Toby asks if he can buy her a dinner before she leaves; Spencer accepts. Right before Spencer leaves, she asks who he's building the house for. When he asks what made her think there was someone, she says, "because I know you."
Back in Rosewood High School, the Liars meet with Alison to discuss Charlotte. Alison says that they need to give statements to show they aren't afraid of her, but the girls are unsure. After the girls ask who else would be speaking, Alison says that Mona demanded to be heard. Hanna asks, "What about Sara?" to which Alison says she won't be allowed to testify because of how her criminal charges were resolved. Spencer asks why Jason isn't there; Alison says he doesn't agree with her and Dr. Rollins. The girls stay silent when Alison asks them to say they aren't afraid anymore. An upset Alison walks out of her classroom.
At the Rosewood Police Department, Veronica is seen giving a speech for her campaign and the girls are in the audience. As the girls discuss Charlotte, Spencer says they don't need to talk about what Charlotte did as 'A,' because the courts have the reports: all they need to do is say they aren't afraid of Charlotte, then they can get out of Rosewood. Aria asks if it's the truth that they aren't afraid, and Hanna says that maybe it is. Spencer excuses herself for a moment and encounters Mona who says Veronica is doing well in the polls. Then, she asks if Spencer still has nightmares because she does. Spencer doesn't answer, as Veronica calls her up.
Later that night, Emily and Toby are having a beer outside Emily's house discussing what went on during the five years: Spencer and Toby broke up, Emily being surprised that Toby and Ali stayed in Rosewood while the rest of them left, and Toby wound up getting a degree and is still on the force. Emily says that college isn't what she thought it would be. Than it's revealed that her dad was killed in action, and so she couldn't see the point in anything anymore.
The scene cuts to Alison speaking in court saying that her family has always had a missing part: Charlotte. Alison says that she wants to bring her sister home, as she's gotten to know and love the missing part of her family. Spencer says the reports about what Charlotte did to them are just that, and that Charlotte poses no threat. Hanna says when she walks outside, she's free and there's no reason Charlotte shouldn't have the same chance. Emily says that fear is natural, but she can choose to be afraid or not and she isn't afraid of Charlotte. Aria, on the other hand, gets flashbacks about things that Charlotte did to her and says she would not feel safe if Charlotte got released. When it's Mona's turn to speak, she sympathizes with Charlotte as she was in the same situation and asks the courts to let her out.
Later on, at The Radley, Spencer and Emily are waiting for Aria and Hanna. Emily says she thought Sara would step into the hearing room, but Spencer says they were told she wouldn't be there. They soon get a group text from Alison informing them the judge decided to let Charlotte out. The girls talk more and agree to meet up more often. After having some drinks, Spencer says she thought it wouldn't matter what they said to the judge because she thought they'd never let Charlotte out.
The next morning, the girls are hungover in Hanna's suite. Spencer tells Hanna that Toby is building a house, and gets jealous that she only got a chair while some other girl is going to get a house. The phone rings and Emily, thinking it's hers, accidentally knocks her purse and its contents onto the floor; it's revealed that Emily has been taking pills. Hanna answers her phone and a frantic Alison asks if Charlotte went to Hanna's hotel room last night. Dr. Rollins brought her home, and the next morning, she was gone.
The scene cuts to just in front of The Church where we see two coroners covering a body. Toby and Lorenzo show up to the scene and discuss Charlotte who, they believe, committed suicide. We then see Alison crying in her bed. As Emily and Dr. Rollins looks on, he asks her to stay with Alison until she falls asleep. Seeing that he looks distraught, Emily asks if he's okay, He says he wouldn't have let Charlotte leave if he thought she was going to take her own life. He leaves, and Emily walks over to sit on Ali's bed. Alison grabs her hand and Emily comforts her.
The scene cuts to Hanna's hotel room and Caleb is standing outside her door. He says that Spencer called and explained what had happened, then asks Hanna if she's okay. Hanna believes that if they had just stayed quiet, Charlotte would be safe in her hospital room. Caleb says he's going to stay for the funeral, and when Hanna asks if he needs a room, he reveals that he's staying in Spencer's barn. Hanna asks why he didn't call her before he came over, to which he says he wasn't sure if she would let him in. She asks, "Why wouldn't I let you in? We're still friends, aren't we?" He assures her that they are. Room service comes, and Caleb leaves, causing Hanna to nervously play with her engagement ring. Caleb walks downstairs and meets Spencer, who says she's glad he's there.
The scene cuts to The Church for Charlotte's funeral: Alison, The Liars, Caleb, Lorenzo, Ezra, and Mona are sitting quietly when the door opens and Sara walks in. After the service is over, Alison and Dr. Rollins get into a car and drive away. Just before the girls can leave, Lorenzo walks over to them and asks what their plans are for the next couple of days: mainly, if they're going to stay in Rosewood.
Emily asks why, and Lorenzo says that Charlotte's autopsy report revealed that Charlotte was murdered. He tells them they'll get a call and walks off. Emily says she wants to go home, and Spencer says, "we are home" before they look up at the bell tower. An unseen figure in a black car with tinted windows looks at the girls before leaving.
Notes
- Veronica is running for State Senate.
- Wayne Fields is revealed to have died during the time jump.
- Charlotte is released from the hospital and is murdered shortly after.
- Hanna and Caleb broke up during the time jump, as did Spencer and Toby.
- Hanna is engaged to Jordan.
- Aria is in a relationship with Liam.
- Radley Sanitarium became a hotel.
- Nicole was kidnapped and no one has heard from her.
- Ezra published a book.
- Lorenzo is now a detective.
- The Liars are now 23 years old placing the current year as 2017.
- In an interview with E!'s Kristen Dos Santos, Janel Parrish says Mona's love life is unknown because they have yet to film scenes of that aspect of the character's life, but that she hopes she's still with Mike post-time jump. (Source)
- In that same interview, she reveals that all six girls are still dealing with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) from all that they went through with A. However, in they had been living a A-free life for the past five years but are now coming back to Rosewood per Alison's request which ends up taking all of them on a new troubling adventure from there. (Source)
- Spencer is living in Washington, D.C. “To have her be so successful in her career and be in … a political world was very exciting for me,” Bellisario says. (Source)
- In an interview with Ocean Drive Magazine, Ashley Benson admitted she was sad when she learned she and costar Tyler Blackburn’s characters had split. “But I’m excited for people to hate that they’re not together. There’s going to be twists and turns in her new relationship, and Caleb’s going to be there. He’s very much a part of her life. Fans are going to be surprised at how everything has turned out, but I think it will be a fun journey for them.” (Source)
Title and Background
- The title is a reference to the Twilight Zone episode title, "Of Late I Think of Cliffordville." Source
- The title of the episode was first revealed on a post by Nia Peeples on Instagram with the comment "Mama Fields is in". Source
Main Cast
- Troian Bellisario as Spencer Hastings
- Ashley Benson as Hanna Marin
- Lucy Hale as Aria Montgomery
- Shay Mitchell as Emily Fields
- Janel Parrish as Mona Vanderwaal
- Sasha Pieterse as Alison DiLaurentis
Supporting Cast
- Laura Leighton as Ashley Marin
- Lesley Fera as Veronica Hastings
- Nia Peeples as Pam Fields
- Tyler Blackburn as Caleb Rivers
- Keegan Allen as Toby Cavanaugh
- Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz
- Huw Collins as Elliott Rollins
- Vanessa Ray as Charlotte DiLaurentis
- Chad Lowe as Byron Montgomery
- Travis Winfrey as Lorenzo Calderon
- Dre Davis as Sara Harvey
Trivia
- The table read for this episode was on June 16th, 2015.
- Filming began on June 19th, 2015 and wrapped on June 26th, 2015.
- During the filming of this episode, Pretty Little Liars cast and crew filmed their longest take ever on the show which lasted for 24 minutes.
- This is the first episode featuring a new intro, which includes Sasha Pieterse; The girls now switch off doing the iconic "Shhh!" as opposed to just Aria - in this episode Alison does the 'Shhh'.
- The episode was watched live by 2.25 million viewers.
Featured Music
- "There's A Ghost" by Fleurie - (Spencer, Aria, Hanna and Emily reading Ali's written court notifications; Ali promises to bring Charlotte back home)
- "Got This Feeling" by Heather Russell - (The girls are reunited at The Brew, they take selfies)
- "All You Left Behind" by CorreaTown - (Spencer congratulates her mother; At the Brew, Aria and Ezra see each other for the first time in years)
- "Faux" by Novo Amor & Ed Tullett - (Over beers, Emily and Toby update each other about their lives and how their coping)
- "Dark Runs Out" by Amy Stroup - (The girls at The Radley, they receive texts saying Charlotte is being released; Alison sets up her house for Charlotte)
- "Oh Youth!" by Death In The Afternoon - (Aria, Hanna, Spencer and Emily have cocktails together they reminisce with each other and promise to meet up again up in a different city)
- "Crazy" by Patsy Cline - (Someone watching the girls as they stare up at the bell tower of the Church where Charlotte's body was thrown from)
- "Strange Feeling" by Panama
Sneak Peeks
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