It was clear last season that Spencer was A's target, setting her up to look alternately like a liar or a killer. This is what initially spurred my Melissa-Is-A theory, which I suppose has been completely thwarted now. This season, it's all about Emily. As A says, she's the "weakest link," and it's always easiest to go after the weakest target first. A has come pretty close to making Emily crack this season, and it's only been the support of Spencer, Aria and Hanna that has kept her from breaking. Based on this promo for next week's finale, though, it seems like A's not quite finished targeting Emily.
Can I just say, seriously, those dolls are creepy. I mean, that whole secret massage thing was by far the creepiest thing A's done yet - but dolls? Dolls are so scary, dude.
So, here we are. So many questions this season, and only one hour for answers. Obviously, we won't get the big ones (Who really killed Allison? Who is A?) but there are so many other mysteries to solve:
- What happened to their therapist? Did she know too much and meet a bitter end? Will she end up dead, just like Ian? What, if anything, did A tell her? And what will A do with her files and recordings of the girls' sessions?
- What's the deal with the hockey stick? It belonged to Spencer, but it was clearly used and buried by someone else. Is it the murder weapon? Did the murderer bury it, or is Mr. Hastings covering for someone?
- What is "The Jason Thing" that Jenna and Garrett keep referring to? Is it related to their creepy peeping Tom club, or to Allison herself?
- What is the real connection between the DiLaurentis family and Mr. Hastings? It's obviously more than just a lawyer/client relationship. Is he only covering up the forged will, or is there more - and is Spencer correct in thinking the DiLaurentis fam has dirt on the Hastings?
- Why is Aria's brother Mike acting like a depressed klepto lunatic? My theory is he's working with someone - hence the sketchy IM conversations - but who? Is he stealing things for a purpose, or is it all merely just a cry for attention?
- Was Allison being abused by Jason (or his friends) in some way, as has been hinted this season?
- What was Jason burying in his front yard? Did I miss something?
- Why was A buying boots online - seriously, this one is making me crazy. Was this answered? Why boots? Why online shopping - and who wears gloves to use their own computer!?
- Will Aria's parents find out about her relationship with Ezra - and just how into Aria is Jason? Did he really "find" those pictures - I highly doubt it. So when did he (or Ian? or Garrett?) take them? And why?
- Is Spencer right in thinking A is actually a group of people? Sure seems likely, considering what he or she (or they!?!) is capable of.