TV REC: "Pretty Little Liars" and why you should be watching it.

[prozacpark]

So, friendslist, tired of watching tv shows with not enough women, interaction between women, women of color, lesbian women? I know I am. And what's keeping me happy, while becoming increasingly disappointed in other shows for failing me on these fronts, is "Pretty Little Liars

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[sakuraberries]

This is absolutely brilliant and all of it completely true. I have loved Pretty Little Liars since the day I began watching it, even though I went into it apprehensive because all I heard about it (from people who haven't watched it, no surprise there) was that it was a silly, childish "chick flick." As I continued watching I realized that, hey, this show is the most feminist and female-positive show on television! And it's highly enjoyable! Unfortunately I think part of the reason the show is scorned is because of the all-female cast, which makes me rage.

Anyway, as I said, this post is brilliant. Would you mind if I linked to it on my journal/Tumblr/Facebook?

[prozacpark]

I was hooked from the first episode based on the women alone, but the more I watch it, the more I am both surprised and delighted by its commitment to women's stories and women's friendships. Media has taught me to watch these types of things in fear, and the fact that I am rarely ever ANXIOUS watching PLL? Is appreciated like nothing else.

And yeah, I hate when people dismiss PLL as a chick flick or a guilty pleasure. The plot might not be dealing with epic themes, but it's highly original in showing relationships between women.

Three seasons in, and this show has yet to disappoint me on a front that most shows fail at within a season. And while I am slightly worried about Spencer's arc next season, I realize it's a fear that comes mostly from my general distrust of tv and not anything PLL has given me reasons for.

And feel free to link wherever! More people need to be watching this, sigh.

[prozacpark]

I have been planning this post for, um, three seasons. And it finally happened, but I feel better about it now because now we know that all of the female positivity was actually, well, that, and not some happy accident.

But then there's BSG...maybe I should have waited one more season? ;)

Are you caught up on Downton? Because I am about to go rage on your LJ and would not want to spoil.

[meganbmoore]

Are we watching more this weekend?

[prozacpark]

Yesssssss. Really, I am up for it whenever you guys are. I kind of want to rewatch the whole thing before it comes back, but I realize that's a bit ambitious. ;)

[escritoireazul]

A+ description of this amazing show and it's characters. It's such a delight.

[prozacpark]

When pretty much everything else on tv inevitably fails, I just think of the fact that this exists. <3

[lafemmedarla]

I really need to start watching.

Can't get over the fact that one of the girl's dad is Deadpool/Cyclops

[prozacpark]

Yessss, you do.

Is it Spencer's dad? Because Spencer being the secret lovechild of Emma Frost and Cyclops might explain why she's so perfect. ;)

[lafemmedarla]

If this is Spencer's dad, then yes. And yes, there were better pics but I like these better :P

[prozacpark]

This is Spencer's dad. Mystery solved. ;)