Where to Watch Pretty Little Liars in Ireland & UK
There’s a peculiar thing about Pretty Little Liars: the mystery may have been solved in 2017, but the question of where to actually watch it keeps getting more complicated. Whether you’re in Dublin, London, or anywhere between, finding all seven seasons of the Rosewood drama depends on which streaming services you have and which side of the Irish Sea you’re on. With Netflix bringing the show back on 1 November and RTÉ Player offering the complete series right now, the landscape is shifting faster than an “A” text.
Years originally aired: 2010–2017 ·
Number of seasons: 7 ·
Total episodes: 160 ·
Netflix UK/IE return: 1 November ·
RTÉ Player: All episodes available now
Quick snapshot
- All 160 episodes stream free on RTÉ Player (Irish public broadcaster on-demand service)
- All 7 seasons return to Netflix UK/IE on 1 November (Radio Times (UK TV and entertainment authority))
- Hulu streams all seasons in the United States (Hulu (official US streaming platform))
- Whether BBC iPlayer will bring back the series after a previous rotation
- Exact month the show left Netflix UK (reports range from 2022 to 2023)
- Disney+ availability for Pretty Little Liars in EMEA remains unconfirmed
- June 2010 – June 2017: Original broadcast on Freeform (ABC Family) (Radio Times)
- Late 2022: Removed from Netflix UK catalogue (Radio Times)
- 1 November: All 7 seasons return to Netflix UK/IE (Radio Times)
- Netflix UK/IE becomes the primary subscription home for all 7 seasons from 1 November
- RTÉ Player remains the only free, complete option in Ireland
- Amazon Prime Video UK continues as a buy/rent alternative
Anyone in Ireland with a TV licence already has free access to all 160 episodes via RTÉ Player. For UK viewers waiting for a subscription option, the 1 November Netflix return changes everything — but only if you’re patient for a few more weeks.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Original network | Freeform (ABC Family) |
| First aired | (Entertainment.ie) |
| Final episode | |
| Number of seasons | 7 |
| Number of episodes | 160 |
| Main cast | Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Sasha Pieterse |
Where can I watch PLL in Ireland?
RTÉ Player: all episodes available
For viewers in Ireland, the most straightforward option is RTÉ Player (Irish public service broadcaster’s on-demand platform), which carries all 160 episodes of Pretty Little Liars at no additional cost beyond the TV licence. That means every season — from the pilot that aired in June 2010 through the series finale in June 2017 — is available to stream on demand right now. No subscription upsell, no rotating catalogue: just the full Rosewood saga, ready to watch.
The catch is geography. RTÉ Player is restricted to Ireland, so viewers in Northern Ireland or across the water in Great Britain will need to look elsewhere. For anyone with an Irish IP address, though, this is the cheapest and most complete option available.
Netflix: returning on 1 November
Pretty Little Liars was a staple on Netflix UK and Ireland for years before it was removed — Radio Times (UK’s leading TV listings and entertainment news source) reported the title dropped from the UK catalogue in late 2022. But the hiatus is ending. According to Netflix’s UK and Ireland content schedule, all seven seasons will be added back on 1 November. That means Irish subscribers who prefer Netflix’s interface and recommendation engine over RTÉ Player will have full access again in time for autumn binge sessions.
Disney+: availability in Ireland
Pretty Little Liars is not listed in the Disney+ catalogue for Ireland or the UK. The series originally aired on Freeform (formerly ABC Family), which is owned by Disney, but the streaming rights moved to HBO Max in the United States and were licensed to Netflix internationally. As of now, Disney+ does not carry the show in any EMEA region, and no announcement has indicated that will change. Irish viewers should not expect to find Spencer, Hanna, Aria, or Emily under the Disney+ tab.
RTÉ Player is the best-value option in Ireland, but its streaming quality and interface lag behind Netflix and Disney+. If 4K and seamless episode transitions matter to you, waiting for the 1 November Netflix return might be worth the subscription cost.
Is Pretty Little Liars still on Netflix?
Netflix removal and return timeline
Pretty Little Liars had a long run on Netflix in multiple regions. In the United States, the series left in July 2019 after Warner Bros. struck a deal with HBO Max, as Radio Times (UK entertainment media outlet) confirmed. The UK and Ireland held onto the show longer — it remained available until late 2022, when it was quietly removed from the catalogue. That left UK and Irish fans without a subscription streaming option for the original series, with only buy/rent alternatives on services like Amazon Prime Video.
The return on 1 November restores what was lost. All seven seasons — the same 160 episodes that left in 2022 — will be back on Netflix in both the UK and Ireland simultaneously.
Current status in UK and Ireland
As of now, Pretty Little Liars is not streaming on Netflix in the UK or Ireland. That changes on 1 November, when the full series becomes available again. In the United States, the show never left Netflix US after the initial July 2019 removal? Actually, it did — US Netflix lost the series in July 2019, and it currently streams on Hulu and Max (formerly HBO Max) instead. The table below summarises the regions:
Three regions, three different statuses: the US lost it years ago, the UK and Ireland lost it more recently, and the UK/IE are the only markets getting it back on Netflix.
| Region | Current status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Not available | Removed July 2019; now on Hulu and Max (Radio Times) |
| United Kingdom | Not available until 1 November | Removed late 2022; returns 1 November |
| Ireland | Not available until 1 November | Same timeline as UK; RTÉ Player available now |
Is PLL on Disney+?
Disney+ content library for Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars is not available on Disney+ in any region where the service currently operates, including the UK, Ireland, the United States, Canada, or Australia. Despite the series being produced under the ABC Family/Freeform umbrella — both Disney-owned — the streaming rights were licensed elsewhere. In the US, the show moved to HBO Max as part of Warner Bros.’ broader content deal. In international markets, Netflix held the rights until late 2022, with no transfer to Disney+.
Alternatives on Disney+ if not available
If you’re scrolling Disney+ hoping for a teen drama fix, the platform offers several shows in the same genre: The Fosters (also from Freeform), Love, Victor, and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. None carry the mystery-thriller tone of Pretty Little Liars, but they occupy the same young-adult space. For the actual Rosewood experience, you’ll need to switch platforms — RTÉ Player in Ireland, or Netflix starting in November.
Upsides
- RTÉ Player offers all 160 episodes free in Ireland with a TV licence
- Netflix return on 1 November gives UK and Irish subscribers a single-platform solution
- Amazon Prime Video UK lets you buy or rent individual seasons without a subscription lock-in
- Hulu streams all seasons in the US at no extra cost beyond a standard subscription
Downsides
- No single streaming service covers both Ireland and the UK with full availability right now
- Disney+ has no PLL content in any EMEA region
- BBC iPlayer previously had some seasons but no return date has been confirmed
- Buy/rent options on Amazon and Apple TV can cost more per season than a monthly subscription
Timeline: Pretty Little Liars streaming history
- June 2010 – June 2017: Pretty Little Liars airs on Freeform (ABC Family), spanning 7 seasons and 160 episodes (Entertainment.ie)
- July 2019: Series removed from Netflix US as Warner Bros. moves content to HBO Max (Radio Times)
- Late 2022: Pretty Little Liars removed from Netflix UK and Ireland catalogues (Radio Times)
- 1 November: All 7 seasons return to Netflix UK and Ireland
The 1 November return marks the first time Pretty Little Liars has been available on a major subscription streaming service in the UK or Ireland since late 2022. For the roughly 15 million Netflix subscribers in the UK alone, that means instant access to the complete series without additional purchases.
Confirmed facts vs. what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- RTÉ Player carries all 160 episodes of Pretty Little Liars as of October 2024 (Entertainment.ie)
- Netflix UK/IE will stream all 7 seasons from 1 November (Radio Times)
- Hulu streams all seasons in the United States (Hulu (official US streaming platform))
- Amazon Prime Video UK offers the series for purchase or rental (Radio Times)
What’s unclear
- Whether Pretty Little Liars will return to BBC iPlayer after a previous rotation
- The exact month of the original Netflix UK removal (reports vary between late 2022 and early 2023)
- Disney+ availability in non-US regions — not confirmed for EMEA markets
- Whether the Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin spinoff will follow the original series to Netflix UK/IE
What the experts say
“Pretty Little Liars was removed from Netflix UK in October 2022, and it’s not currently available on any UK streaming service. However, all seven seasons are available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video.”
— Radio Times (UK TV listings and entertainment authority)
“Pretty Little Liars originally aired on ABC Family from June 2010 to June 2017, spanning seven seasons and 160 episodes.”
— Entertainment.ie (Irish entertainment and TV guide)
“The series is available to stream on RTÉ Player in Ireland, giving viewers free access to all episodes with a valid TV licence.”
— Entertainment.ie
Three authoritative sources, one consistent picture: Pretty Little Liars has moved between platforms multiple times, and the current best options depend entirely on where you live. The pattern is clear — public broadcasters (RTÉ) and subscription giants (Netflix) are the two poles, with buy/rent services filling the gap. For more streaming recommendations, check out our guide to We Can Be Heroes: Review, Cast, Sequel & Where to Watch and Love and Other Drugs – Plot Cast Reviews Streaming Guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pretty Little Liars on Netflix in Ireland?
Not right now, but it will be from 1 November, when all seven seasons return to Netflix UK and Ireland. In the meantime, RTÉ Player has all 160 episodes available for free with a TV licence (Entertainment.ie).
Can I watch Pretty Little Liars on Disney+?
No. Pretty Little Liars is not available on Disney+ in Ireland, the UK, or any EMEA region. The streaming rights are held by Netflix and Warner Bros. (via Max) instead.
Where can I watch Pretty Little Liars season 5?
Season 5 is included in the full series on RTÉ Player (Ireland), will be on Netflix UK/IE from 1 November, and is available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime Video UK (Radio Times).
Is Pretty Little Liars on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes, but only to buy or rent — it is not included with a standard Prime subscription in the UK or Ireland. Individual seasons or episodes can be purchased via Amazon Video (Radio Times).
How many seasons of Pretty Little Liars are there?
Seven seasons, totalling 160 episodes. The series originally aired from June 2010 to June 2017 on Freeform (ABC Family) (Entertainment.ie).
Is Pretty Little Liars on Hulu in the UK?
No — Hulu is only available in the United States. UK and Irish viewers cannot access Hulu without a VPN, and even then, a US payment method is required. Stick with RTÉ Player or wait for Netflix on 1 November.
Will Pretty Little Liars return to Netflix UK after being removed?
Yes. All seven seasons return to Netflix UK and Ireland on 1 November, as confirmed by Radio Times and the Netflix content schedule.
For anyone in Ireland with a TV licence, the choice is simple: watch all 160 episodes free on RTÉ Player right now, or wait for the Netflix return on 1 November for a slicker streaming experience. For UK viewers, the November return is the first chance in two years to stream the complete series on a subscription service — and the clear call is to mark the calendar, because after that date, there’s no excuse to keep wondering where A’s next move landed.
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