Much like Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars isn’t one for resting on its laurels. Rarely does an episode go by where we are not introduced to some juicy new tidbit of information that leaves us aching for more. “Moments Later” is no exception. The revelations pour out like a gushing waterfall. Among other things:
Trying to determine which way the show will go next is really difficult (I have NOT read the books, so I am speaking without any insight they might provide). A storyline such as Aria’s should really not exist. Although they did it very well on Dawson’s Creek with Pacey and Tamara back in the day, with the constant headlines of students and teachers dilly dallying around, it surprises me that a show so popular with young girls is continuing down that line. The difference, of course, is there is no sex involved. By leaving that out, it’s a sweet story, about a boy and a girl. But how long can it go on without someone (else) finding out and ugly accusations surfacing as a result? Noel is already looking like a wild card. I imagine her father will feel responsible, given his own (overtly sexual) affair with a student. I like Aria and Ezra. He’s a good man, although a bit lost as to what his position is at the moment. It just doesn’t seem like they will get the fairytale ending, and if they do, what message are they sending? It’s a no-win situation.
Hanna has a Lilly Kane moment (didn’t make the connection until we had Veronica Mars week here on CC!) when visited by Ali in the hospital. Ali offers up some wisdom to Hanna and makes me wish we had known Ali before she was killed. I always assumed “A” was someone trying to convince the girls Ali was haunting them and blaming them for her death. This visit should cement for Hanna that whoever is trying to bring them pain is not speaking on behalf of their deceased friend. Please note, the picture above is NOT a scene from the show, but a behind the scenes shot. Made you look!
I was surprised at Emily’s parents announcement to her parents. While dad is genuinely interested in Emily’s well being, and relieved to learn she isn’t doing drugs or pregnant, her mother just thinks that it’s experimentation due to the company she currently keeps (Maya, in particular). Based upon the blackmail “A” was using on Emily, I think we can assume she’s had these feelings for some time, and Maya’s similar nature simply offered Emily the opportunity to really explore her feelings. I wish they weren’t going down that all-too-familiar path of patents wishing for a “cure” for being gay or it just being a fleeting thing. It’s a bit of a let-down, frankly. Nice to have a lesbian character, but to subject the issue to the old, beaten down beliefs of the past is unnecessary.
So much to ponder, and so little space! More items of note:
Clacked by Carissa Pavlica 
on Jan 03, 2011 @ 21:14 EST5EDT
