The season is characterized by a "Summer of Answers" followed by a significant narrative reset.
While critics initially praised the "strong character-driven storylines" in the premiere, the mid-season finale "Game Over, Charles" received highly polarized feedback from fans and critics alike, with some calling it one of the show's weakest due to heavy exposition. Pretty Little Liars - Season 6
Struggles with her father's death; drops out of college; is harassed when "A.D." steals her donated eggs. Sasha Pieterse The season is characterized by a "Summer of
Struggles with addiction/PTSD; begins a relationship with Caleb after the time jump. becomes a publisher
Charlotte (CeCe) explains she was sent to Radley Sanitarium as a child because her father, Kenneth, did not accept her gender identity. She took over the "A" game from Mona while they were both in Radley.
Pursues photography; becomes a publisher; initially refuses to support Charlotte's release. Ashley Benson
Breaks up with Caleb; becomes a fashion stylist engaged to Jordan; used as bait for "A.D." at the end of the season. Shay Mitchell