Okay, let's talk Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. Specifically, let's dig into the burning question: Who REALLY killed Nolan Hotchkiss?
I know, I know. It was Taylor Hotchkiss, right? Supposedly, to frame the trio and expose BHU's corrupt system. But…hear me out. Did we *really* see it happen?
Maybe I'm just a conspiracy theorist at heart. Maybe I miss the wild, unpredictable ride of the original PLL. But something about that reveal just felt…flat.
The Obvious Suspects (and Why They're Too Obvious)
Look, Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan had motive. Big motive. Nolan was a manipulative jerk who controlled their lives. But framing them feels too…tidy. PLL was never tidy!
We spent seasons on red herrings, fake deaths, and twins. Remember the dollhouse? This resolution felt like a homework assignment they rushed through.
So, Who *Do* I Think Did It?
This is where it gets fun. I'm throwing out some "unpopular opinions," so buckle up.
Possibility 1: Mason Gregory, the ultimate simp
Let's be real, Mason was obsessed with Ava. And Nolan was standing in his way. Could unrequited love and jealousy drive a person to murder? *PLL* says yes!
He was conveniently absent the night of the murder, wasn't he? I never really trusted him, maybe it was because I only saw him as a sidekick.
Possibility 2: Jeremy Beckett, he did not seem like a nice guy.
He seemed dangerous, and he was dating Caitlin. He seemed off right from the beginning.
Possibility 3: The Hotchkiss Family is Cursed
Okay, this is where I embrace the truly ridiculous. Maybe the Hotchkiss family has some dark secret. Maybe there's a generational curse that forces one of them to…I don't know…become a homicidal maniac! It would explain a lot, wouldn't it?
Perhaps they were all in it. Maybe Nolan needed to die to push their agenda forward. Maybe the BHU is just a front for something far, far more sinister.
The Problem with Perfection(ists)
The show was called The Perfectionists, after all. But perfection is a lie. Everyone has secrets. And some secrets are deadly.
Ultimately, the "who killed Nolan" reveal felt underwhelming. It lacked the shock value and emotional punch we expect from this universe.
Maybe that's why I'm still clinging to these outlandish theories. I refuse to believe that the answer was that simple.
"Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. But sometimes, fiction is just more fun."
So, what do you think? Am I completely off my rocker? Or does my alternative suspect list make more sense than the official explanation?
Let me know your theories! Maybe we can solve this mystery together. Because let's be honest, Pretty Little Liars fans will analyze every detail until the end of time.
And that's exactly how it should be, right?