Every summer, Cadence Sinclair cherishes her time with her cousins Mirren and Johnny and her best friend Gat on Beechwood Island. At sixteen, what begins as their usual summer of mischief transforms when Cadence and Gat fall in love, while adult tensions rise in her family. She doesn’t know this fairy tale will end with her alone on the beach, injured and with no memory of how she got there.
The series opens with a glimpse of a picturesque summer on a private island, where a close-knit group of four friends—known as the Liars—reunite for their annual vacation. At first, the atmosphere is carefree and filled with youthful laughter, but subtle hints suggest underlying tensions.
The episode introduces each character through intimate moments and flashbacks, revealing their complicated family ties and personal struggles. As the friends navigate the idyllic yet insular world of the island, the seeds of mystery are planted.
A cryptic voiceover hints at a tragic event that will change everything, while the closing scenes show fractured relationships and lingering doubts. The tone is set for a story where trust is fragile and secrets run deep.