15 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Pretty Little Liars'

Martha SorrenApr 20, 2020, 22:34 IST

Lucy Hale and the rest of the leading cast got tattoos on their "shh" fingers.Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

"Pretty Little Liars" ended in June 2017, but there are still plenty of behind-the-scenes secrets and fun facts fans might not know about the show.
Lucy Hale wasn't allowed to know "A"'s identity while filming, but Troian Bellisario openly spoiled the ending in interviews — people just didn't believe her.
Many parts of "Pretty Little Liars" were filmed on the same set as "Gilmore Girls."
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"Pretty Little Liars" (or "PLL") captivated fans for seven seasons on Freeform (formerly ABC Family). The show's season finale was one of the most-tweeted-about TV episodes of 2017.

"PLL" had several mysterious twists and turns, which meant viewers had to be on their toes to catch tiny details and put the show's puzzle pieces together. But even the most astute fan may not know everything that went into the making of the show.

Here are some behind-the-scenes secrets about "Pretty Little Liars."

Warning: This slideshow contains spoilers for "Pretty Little Liars."

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Meanwhile, Bellisario knowingly spoiled the ending in many interviews — but people didn't believe her.

Troian Bellisario on "Pretty Little Liars." ABC Family/Freeform

Hale wasn't allowed to know who "A" was.

Lucy Hale on "Pretty Little Liars." Freeform

Bellisario's now-husband went on the show to win her back when they were early in their relationship.

Patrick J. Adams on "PLL." ABC Family/Freeform

Benson cried when she found out Hanna was going to break up with Caleb.

Caleb and Hanna were a couple on "PLL." ABC/Freeform

The "PLL" set should look familiar to "Gilmore Girls" fans.

The gazebo on the Warner Bros. lot can be seen on both shows. Netflix

Kylie Jenner was supposedly almost on the show.

Kylie Jenner never ended up playing the part. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Pieterse was only 12 years old when she auditioned for the show, and she also wanted the role of Hanna.

Sasha Pieterse played Alison DiLaurentis on "Pretty Little Liars." Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Hale originally wanted to play Hanna.

Lucy Hale played Aria on "Pretty Little Liars." Getty Images/Frazer Harrison

Keegan Allen didn't play Toby on the pilot episode.

James Neate and Tammin Sursok on the pilot of "Pretty Little Liars." ABC Family/Freeform

Sasha Pieterse didn't like her character's signature yellow shirt.

Alison DiLaurentis was wearing the yellow shirt when she went missing. Freeform

Lucy Hale hated her motion in the opening credits.

Lucy Hale in the opening credits of "Pretty Little Liars." Freeform

Ashley Benson helped select the show's theme song.

A scene from the "Pretty Little Liars" opening. Freeform

Shepard came up with the idea for the series after speaking with people who have survived kidnappings.

"A" is the stalker on "Pretty Little Liars." ABC/Freeform

The show's creator, I. Marlene King, also made a cameo.

I. Marlene King has written for a number of Freeform shows. ABC Family/Freeform

Sara Shepard, the author of the book series that inspired the show, made two cameos on "Pretty Little Liars."

Sara Shepard wrote the "Pretty Little Liars" book series. ABC Family/Freeform

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