: The two work together to track down Mona’s laptop using a ghost phone activation, leading them to the suspicious storage locker.
" Over a Barrel " is the 16th episode of the fifth season of , which originally aired on January 21, 2015. Critics and fans generally view it as a slower, "table-setting" episode that focuses on building tension rather than delivering major revelations. Critical Reception [S5E16] Over a Barrel
: Much of the drama stems from the growing distance between Spencer and Toby. Spencer’s inability to stop investigating, even when it puts Toby’s new career in the police force at risk, is a major point of contention. : The two work together to track down
: The episode's central hook is the discovery of a storage locker containing a barrel that may hold Mona’s remains. While the imagery is effectively eerie, some critics felt the "A" plots in this episode were relatively tame compared to the show's usual standards. Critical Reception : Much of the drama stems
: Hanna catches Jason sneaking out of her house, adding a layer of family drama to the existing "A" threats.
Pretty Little Liars Season 5 Episode 16 Review: Over a Barrel
: Aria's attempt to come clean to Ezra is derailed by "A," who forces her to deliver flowers on behalf of Jason.