'Pretty Little Liars' recap: 'Don't Look Now'

Spoiler alert! The following contains spoilers from Tuesday's episode of Pretty Little Liars. 

Oh Pretty Little Liars. You can always be counted on to deliver answers to our questions in monumentally slow increments, all the while raising more questions for us to ponder. "Don't Look Now" was definitely a one step forward, two steps back kind of episode, in which we get confirmation that Charles DiLaurentis is, in fact, Ali's brother, but are then forced to go on a wild goose chase to an old empty house to discover if he really died at 16 or if it's all some kind of master plan (spoiler alert: On PLL, it's always a master plan).

In addition to furthering the Charles mystery, this episode also continued to follow our girls as they dealt with the fallout from their weeks in the Dollhouse of Doom. Let's break this down, Liar by Liar.

Spencer

Are we really at the digging through the trash part of your pill addiction, Spence? Watching her root around in dirt and banana peels looking for Aria's discarded meds was one of the lowest point for the character, and that's saying something. Spencer can't sleep, she's haunted by what she can and cannot remember from the Dollhouse of Doom (the trick with the blood seems oh-so-fake, though, Spence) and she just wants to relax. Good thing Ezra hired a pothead as his new baker! I'm sure being high all the time will help Spencer's sleuthing skills. (Side note: No Toby? Is he very busy being the second-worst cop in Rosewood?)

Aria

Way to finally show some healthy growth, Aria! I knew you had it in you. Ms. Montgomery finally opened up about what happened in the Dollhouse of Doom, although it was to her father, who I wouldn't have chosen (when it comes to the Montgomery parents, Ella is always the correct choice). She also makes a new friend while developing photos in the Hollis dark room (where she finds a message from A and gets momentarily locked in, because these girls will never stop walking into danger), who I am going to be suspicious of, because I know what show I'm watching.

And bonus: The show finally solved the mystery of Aria's pink hair/haircut in the Dollhouse of Doom (legit I thought the show as just never going to address it, because having perfect hair in danger is these girls' super-power).

Emily

Emily Fields, professional nice guy, is bound and determined to make Sarah Harvey happy, despite her inherent creepiness. And while she kind of succeeds in this episode, the way more important thing to come from her and Sarah's late-night dip was those warm glances shared between the two girls. It's been awhile since Paige and that random married chick, so maybe we're getting a new love interest for Em? I'd be happy, except I'm pretty sure Sarah is evil.

Hanna

The award for most well-adjusted and rational Liar, as usual, goes to Hanna Marin. She is absolutely right about Caleb -- he's suffocating her. While she really shouldn't be keeping Charles' latest round of messages a secret from one of the only people who has ever been effective in the fight against A, I understand her desire to enjoy her newfound freedom. And while Caleb's devotion to her safety is admirable, it's actually about making him feel better, not her. Kicking him out was what Hanna needed, right now. And honestly these two crazy kids will be back together in like two minutes, because that's how this works (we've all collectively decided to pretend Ravesnwood never happened).

Everyone else

Oh, Mr. DiLaurentis, you're the worst liar of the bunch. Let's break down everything you told your children in this episode:

1. You have a secret brother I tried to convince you wasn't real.


2. We institutionalized him for his whole life, because he tried to kill baby Ali.


3. Oh but he's dead.


4. There's no proof.


5. I did it because I love you.

• "I put a tracker on your car ... I know it sounds extreme."


• "Why would he do this?"


• "I'll check out that barn."


• "We shouldn't be out here alone."


• "That headstone looks fake."