History of Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 14, 2024

"Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" is a crime thriller mystery drama series. A spin-off and sequel to "Pretty Little Liars," it's loosely based on the novel "The Perfectionists" by Sara Shepard. Created by I. Marlene King, it aired on Freeform for one season from March to May 2019.

November 2014: I. Marlene King to Adapt "The Perfectionists"

In November 2014, I. Marlene King was announced to be adapting Sara Shepard's "The Perfectionists" into a screenplay, which would later be developed into the "Pretty Little Liars" spin-off.

September 25, 2017: Freeform Orders Pilot for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists"

Freeform ordered a pilot for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists," a spin-off of "Pretty Little Liars," on September 25, 2017.

January 23, 2018: "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" to Film in Portland, Oregon

It was announced on January 23, 2018, that "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" would be filmed in Portland, Oregon.

January 29, 2018: Sofia Carson Cast as Ava in "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists"

Sofia Carson was cast as Ava, one of the main characters in "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists," on January 29, 2018.

February 27, 2018: Table Read for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Pilot Held

The first table read for the pilot episode of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" took place on February 27, 2018, marking the beginning of production.

March 9, 2018: Several Cast Members Announced for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists"

On March 9, 2018, several actors were announced as cast members for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists," including Kelly Rutherford, Sydney Park, Eli Brown, Noah Gray-Cabey, Klea Scott, and Hayley Erin.

March 12, 2018: Filming Begins for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Pilot

Filming for the pilot episode of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" commenced on March 12, 2018.

March 2018: "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Pilot Wraps Filming

Filming for the pilot episode of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" concluded in the last week of March 2018.

May 14, 2018: "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Picked Up for 10-Episode Season

On May 14, 2018, Freeform greenlit "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" for a 10-episode first season.

May 19, 2018: Michael Suby Announced as Composer for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists"

Michael Suby, known for his work on "Pretty Little Liars" and "Ravenswood," was announced as the composer for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" on May 19, 2018.

October 17, 2018: Filming for Season 1 of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Begins

Principal photography for the first season of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" began on October 17, 2018.

January 23, 2019: Filming for Season 1 of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Wraps

Production for the first season of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" wrapped on January 23, 2019.

February 5, 2019: "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Premiere Date Announced

The premiere date for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" was announced as March 20, 2019.

March 20, 2019: "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Premieres

On March 20, 2019, "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists," a spin-off and sequel to "Pretty Little Liars," premiered on Freeform.

March 22, 2019: Denmark + Winter Release "Secret" for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists"

Denmark + Winter's rendition of "Secret," originally by The Pierces and featured in "Pretty Little Liars," was released on March 22, 2019, as the theme song for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists".

May 22, 2019: "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Concludes

The first season of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" concluded on May 22, 2019.

May 28, 2019: Tie-in Book for "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Released

A tie-in book based on "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists," written by Sara Shepard, was released on May 28, 2019. The book features characters from both the "Pretty Little Liars" and "The Perfectionists" series.

September 2019: "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Cancelled

Freeform announced the cancellation of "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" in September 2019 after only one season.

September 27, 2019: Freeform Cancels "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists"

On September 27, 2019, Freeform officially canceled "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" after one season.

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