Do we really need another Pretty Little Liars spin-off? Here’s why we’re against it

Another Pretty Little Liars spin-off is on the way, and we’re not about it. Here’s why.

Well, it’s official: Another Pretty Little Liars spin-off is in the works. New streamer on the block HBO Max has ordered the direct-to-series reboot Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. And with Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Chilling Adventure of Sabrina writer Lindsay Calhoon Bring at the helm, Original Sin could become a hit — at least if the success of those shows is anything to go by.

But we’ve been down this road before. There have already been two spin-offs of Pretty Little Liars — Ravenswood and Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists — and, well, they both failed to get renewed for a second season.

Pretty Little Liars had fans on the edge of their seats when it premiered in 2010 on Freeform. A perfect combination of murder, mystery, and teenage drama, it was a go-to summer series. Unfortunately, neither Ravenswood nor Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, lived up to their predecessor.  It’s been three years since the show has been off-air, and for some reason, someone thought it would be a good idea to reboot it.

Now is not the time for a reboot and here’s why.

It’s Too Soon: Pretty Little Liars Just Ended

We’re well aware that this is the time of reboots happening left and right, but for Pretty Little Liars, it’s only been three years since the original show ended. It’s still fresh on our mind, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready for a spin-off. To make matters worse, the last couple of seasons were hard to watch as fans got frustrated with how the series kept drawing out the mystery of A and the not-so-good writing.

We’re still not over the final episode — you know, when all of a sudden, Spencer had a twin. You can tell the show’s ideas were getting sparse, and that was why it was time to end things. And sure, the new spin-off will have new writers and focus on a new cast, but that doesn’t mean it will successfully cover new ground.

And that brings me to the second reason this reboot shouldn’t happen.

None of the Original PLL Gang Is Involved

Unlike Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, where we saw Ali and Mona return, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin will have new everything — including actors and writers. Since the final season of the original was pretty disastrous, the new writers could give a better storyline that’s intriguing and non as confusing. But new talent also risks the spin-off diverging from the qualities that made the original show great. (And really, what’s the point of a spin-off that doesn’t connect to the original source material?)

Lucy Hale, who played Aria Montgomery in the mother series, expressed that she’d be interested in producing if the show were ever rebooted. She told ET back in May, “When the time comes that they want to do it with a whole new cast, I might have to produce it because I’m way too protective of it.”

When news of the reboot was announced creator and writer of the original series, I. Marlene King, posted her thoughts saying, “The #OGPLL fans are the most passionate, loving and loyal in the universe. Thank you for all of your support. We are family forever. I love you #PLLFamily #OGPLLFamily”

Hopefully the new creators and cast members will be as passionate about the series as those who worked on the original. That would at least ease some of our concerns.

Again: Two Spin-Offs Already Failed

The first Pretty Little Liars spin-off, Ravenswood, initially looked promising. Fan-favorite Tyler Blackburn, who played Caleb, led the series as we followed him to the fictional town of Ravenswood, where he meets new friends and they try to solve a deadly curse. Unfortunately, although it looked interesting, it didn’t go over so well with fans and was canceled after one season due to low ratings.

A 100-percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a good-looking cast didn’t keep Pretty Litte Liars: The Perfectionists from getting canned either. You would think a certified fresh rating from one of the biggest review sites, would help gain viewers, but it didn’t. Just like Ravenswood, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists was canceled after one season, also due to low ratings.

With the first two Pretty Little Liars spin-offs not landing well with audiences, why even bring in a third into the mix? The creatives behind the reboot have put out some good teen mysteries like Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, but for quite some time, fans have been calling for Riverdale to be canceled due to its lackluster writing, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is ending after season four. With all that in mind, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has the odds stacked against it — but, who knows, maybe it will break the curse and last for more than one season.

Will you be tuning in for the latest Pretty Little Liars reboot? Tell us why or why not in the comments!