Horror fans are in for a scream-worthy summer. On the small screen, this includes the return ofPretty Little Liars: Summer School. The MaxPretty Little Liarsspin-off made a splash on the streamer when the slasher series debuted in 2022. Now, ahead of Season 2’s debut in May, new character posters are taking in the sunshine before the blood starts spilling.
In total, there are five character posters highlighting the entire Millwood High gang. This includesBailee Madison’s Imogen,Chandler Kinney’s Tabby,Maia Reficco’s Noa,Malia Pyles’ Mouse,and Zaria Simone’s Faran preparing for thekiller summer. However, like the shadowy figure on their posters indicates, they might not make it out of these sun-soaked months alive.
What’s ‘Summer School’ About?
After Season 1 (Original Sin) saw the masked killer “A” go after these newly formed friends because of the actions of theirparentsand the dark history at Millwood High, the high schoolers are going to have to make it through summer school if they want to see junior year. That’s not going to be easy as, while A may be in the past, anew female killer known only as “Bloody Rose” is after them. They can’t hide behind the mistakes of their parents anymore either. This killer’s deadly endgame connects to all their individual pasts.
Season 1 was a love letter to classic high school slashers likeHalloweenandProm Night, with the 80s esthetics being in the series’ DNA. Therecently released trailerforSummer Schoolteased that the series will be doubling down on its slasher influences in a twisted tale where it feels like no main character is safe. No amount of suntan lotion is going to protect them from this murder-happy threat.
Pretty Little Liars' return was well received across the board with its emphasis on old-school atmospheric horror and the chemistry between its cast being the highlight. It’s going to be exciting to see how the show progresses in both those aspects inSummer School. The slasher genre has had a lot of success on television in the last decade. AlongsidePretty Little Liars,ChuckyandSlasherhave been doing the popular sub-genre justice.
Pretty Little Liars: Summer Schoolwill have its two-episode premiere onMaxonThursday, June 05, 2025. The season will consist ofeight episodes. While horror fans wait to return to Milwood, you can viewSummer School’s new batch of character posters above.
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
An intense mystery drama that introduces a new generation of characters facing the haunting legacy of their predecessors in Millwood. A group of teenage girls find themselves targeted by “A,” an enigmatic antagonist who knows their darkest secrets and forces them to confront the hidden sins of their parents. As they struggle to uncover the truth and protect each other, the series delves into the complexities of their friendships, the impact of past actions, and the pervasive influence of secrets.
