Pretty Little Liars added more layers to the mysteries in its fourth season’s ninth episode “Into the Deep,” where the girls went to a surprise party only to receive more surprises. Beware of spoilers ahead.
The episode “Into the Deep” opens with Mona (Janel Parrish) confessing to a male detective about killing Detective Wilden (Bryce Johnson). Mona confesses that she snuck out of Radley and that she tried to blackmail Wilden after he killed Garrett Reynolds (Yani Gellman). Mona puts on a convincing performance to the detective but not to the Pretty Little Liars fans who can tell that she’s lying. Do you think she only confessed to protect Hanna’s (Ashley Benson) mom, Ashley (Laura Leighton)?
Spencer’s mother Veronica (Lesley Fera) is convinced that Mona did not commit the crime as her statement does not match the evidence. The Pretty Little Liars could get in trouble for a false confession if they helped Mona in her quest.
Aria (Lucy Hale) is distracted by Jake (Ryan Guzman) who spent the night after the previous night’s events. It’s Emily’s (Shay Mitchell) birthday and Paige (Lindsey Shaw) plans a quiet celebration and gives Emily a private session with a renowned trainer. Paige pressures Emily to take a year off and recuperate instead of going to college.
Ezra (Ian Harding) and Maggie (Larisa Oleynik) catch up as Ezra spies on Jake and Aria. Maggie drops the bombshell on Ezra that she’s moving herself and Malcolm (Teo Briones) to Seattle to attend graduate school at the University of Washington. Looks like Ezra’s reasons for breaking up with Aria are disappearing.
Ashley is granted bail as a result of Mona’s confession creating reasonable doubt, however her bail is out of the Marin’s financial reach. Pastor Ted (Edward Kerr) overhears Hanna’s worrying to her dad about the bail bond and advises her to have faith. Ezra and Maggie fight over her plans to move Malcolm away from him. Do you think he’ll pursue the legal route?
Shana (Aeriel Miranda) and Jenna (Tammin Sursok) argue about telling to police about Alison (Sasha Pieterse) as Spencer (Troian Bellisario) and Aria eavesdrop. What do you think they were talking about? Ashley is released on bail thanks to an anonymous donor but is confined to her house with an ankle bracelet.
Emily meets with the elite trainer Dominic who is impressed with her training video but lets her down after hearing of her injury. It looks like Emily may not be able to race competitively again. Ezra seeks Mrs. Hastings advice and recommendation about Malcolm but previews potential issues with his lack of previous involvement and his absence on the birth certificate.
Paige’s surprise party is not as successful as she would have hoped as Emily storms in angry after her meeting with Dominic. Aria is jealous after Jake brings a date to the party. Was he even invited?
Ted and Ashley share a sweet moment as he welcomes her home. Aria and Spencer lure Jenna and Shana into spilling their secrets at Emily’s party. Emily forces Paige to share her worries about their relationship after she feels that Paige is pressuring her to swim. Emily serves Paige the sad truth and tells her that they will not be together next year. Are you sad to see Emily and Paige having issues?
Mona covertly calls Hanna to make sure Ashley was released as she packs a bag to escape. What do you think Mona is up to?
Aria confronts Jenna before she leaves but is left with no answers as Jenna is scared off. Ashley tells Pastor Ted the barebones of her history with Wilden as he professes his belief in her innocence. Ted slyly reveals to Ashley that he backed her bail bond with “Don’t run. I’ve got a lot riding on you.” Do you think he has pure motives for doing so?
As Emily and Aria search for Spencer outside the lake house where they discover Jenna’s body face down in the water. At least they had Jake to confirm their alibi, even if Shana looks suspicious. Who do you think hurt Jenna?
Jake is shaken up after the almost drowning as Aria admits that she feels safe with him. Jake lets her know that the girl at the party was just a friend as Aria confesses her jealousy. Jake offers his help and seems prepared to take on all of Aria’s drama as the two engage in a serious make out session. What do you think of Aria and Jake?
Shana confirms that Ali is dead and states that Jenna was afraid of Cece Drake (Vanessa Ray). Mona returns to Radley, not too far from home, as it looks like she will claim temporary insanity once more. Red Coat breaks into what looks to be Jenna’s house as a tune is played and the music sent to Toby. What do you think this all means?
This episode posed a lot of questions without providing a lot of answers. What did you think of this episode of Pretty Little Liars?
Pretty Little Liars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC Family.
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