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The actress was thrilled to see Mouse\u2019s growth as an individual<\/a>, adding, \u201cOf course, you get to see Ash have sleepovers in her bed and I think their relationship as well reaches new heights. I definitely think having a certain level of freedom with her mothers being on a Disney cruise \u2014 which is hilarious \u2014 provides [something important for Mouse].\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"PLLs](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-PLLs-Malia-Pyles-Reflects-on-Mouses-Growth-Why-She-Wouldnt-Mind-Ash-Going-the-Dark-Side-and-More.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Malia Pyles<\/span> MAX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSeason 2 of Max\u2019s Pretty Little Liars picked up<\/a> with the friend group trying to enjoy their summer while taking extra classes. Mouse found herself wrapped up in the Bloody Rose mystery through the horror website Spooky Spaghetti. But that was just the first of her problems as Mouse was also in charge of watching her grandmother, whose mental health was deteriorating quickly.<\/p>\n\u201cLoretta being a part of this season is integral to the story line with Mouse\u2019s own growth and her as a protector and being pulled in two directions with the mystery aspect of it,\u201d Pyles noted. \u201cBut also having her grandmother\u2019s health deteriorate in such a way and kind of spiraling \u2014 she is trying to understand how to put on these different hats and help the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pyles told Us<\/em> that she would like to see Mouse roar in future episodes, exploring the rage that she\u2019s kept bottled through the first two seasons of the reboot<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cWith Mouse we haven\u2019t \u2014 unlike maybe some of the other girls \u2014 she\u2019s so good at covering and she can be so isolated in her emotions. I would love to see a manifestation of her female rage in a really palpable way,\u201d she shared. \u201cAlso going further, with utilizing her computer skills it would be kind of cool to see her go against her enemies by hacking or doxing them or doing something really dark on her computer to aid in their mystery. I think she deserves it at this point. I would really love to see Mouse and the rest of the girls kind of lose their s\u2014t a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Pride-themed episode<\/a> of Pretty Little Liars<\/em> was a highlight for Pyles during season 2. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Pyles could not have felt more seen by the show<\/a>, adding that she was \u201creally glad\u201d for \u201cthat moment of celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Sweetest-LGBTQ-Love-Stories-in-Pop-Culture-History-Red-White-and-Royal-Blue.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\u201cIt was so special because it was the first time I feel like it was so palpable. Just queerness being celebrated on a set for me and my experience and just being there on the day. All of our background artists were queer as well \u2014 and it was such an inclusive and diverse space and just getting to hear their story and having these really wonderful conversations,\u201d she said. \u201cI remember walking onto that set and I got so emotional. I got so emotional just to see such a beautiful display in real time of real life pride. And to have that celebrated by the studio and by the show is just something I always hoped to be a part of after being in this industry for over 10 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pretty Little Liars<\/em> prioritized Mouse and Ash\u2019s relationship in season 2 as well. In addition to Mouse being more comfortable in her sexuality this season, the show offered Ash a platform to address his experience as a trans man.<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cI love that a healthy queer relationship can be depicted on TV. I think that it\u2019s so important. But I think me and Jordan would both be hopeful that moving forward there can be conflict between them,\u201d Pyles admitted. \u201cIn the same way that queer relationships can be super healthy and amazing, we still like any other relationship have conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pyles pointed out how Ash became an honorary Liar<\/a>, which meant he was never a suspect when the main friend group would try to figure out who could be targeting them season to season. In the name of chaos, Pyles wouldn\u2019t mind mixing things up a bit and having Ash as a suspect.<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s a such thing as being a hundred percent safe on this show,\u201d she teased. \u201cI think it\u2019s interesting with absolving Ash of everything [in the season 2 finale], could it possibly be a red herring to what\u2019s to come? We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the original PLL<\/em> series, which ran on Freeform from 2010 to 2017, love interests would work with A to help<\/a> keep their significant others safe. Pyles wouldn\u2019t mind exploring something similar with Mouse and Ash.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n Malia Pyles<\/span> MAX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Season 2 of Max\u2019s Pretty Little Liars picked up<\/a> with the friend group trying to enjoy their summer while taking extra classes. Mouse found herself wrapped up in the Bloody Rose mystery through the horror website Spooky Spaghetti. But that was just the first of her problems as Mouse was also in charge of watching her grandmother, whose mental health was deteriorating quickly.<\/p>\n \u201cLoretta being a part of this season is integral to the story line with Mouse\u2019s own growth and her as a protector and being pulled in two directions with the mystery aspect of it,\u201d Pyles noted. \u201cBut also having her grandmother\u2019s health deteriorate in such a way and kind of spiraling \u2014 she is trying to understand how to put on these different hats and help the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n Pyles told Us<\/em> that she would like to see Mouse roar in future episodes, exploring the rage that she\u2019s kept bottled through the first two seasons of the reboot<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWith Mouse we haven\u2019t \u2014 unlike maybe some of the other girls \u2014 she\u2019s so good at covering and she can be so isolated in her emotions. I would love to see a manifestation of her female rage in a really palpable way,\u201d she shared. \u201cAlso going further, with utilizing her computer skills it would be kind of cool to see her go against her enemies by hacking or doxing them or doing something really dark on her computer to aid in their mystery. I think she deserves it at this point. I would really love to see Mouse and the rest of the girls kind of lose their s\u2014t a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n A Pride-themed episode<\/a> of Pretty Little Liars<\/em> was a highlight for Pyles during season 2. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Pyles could not have felt more seen by the show<\/a>, adding that she was \u201creally glad\u201d for \u201cthat moment of celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tLove is love! Shows like Schitt\u2019s Creek, Modern Family and The Fosters have put LGBTQ romances front and center \u2014 and made audiences swoon over their characters\u2019 love stories. In the beloved Pop TV series Schitt\u2019s Creek, writer and producer Dan Levy illustrated the complexities of coming out and finding love in a small town. [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIt was so special because it was the first time I feel like it was so palpable. Just queerness being celebrated on a set for me and my experience and just being there on the day. All of our background artists were queer as well \u2014 and it was such an inclusive and diverse space and just getting to hear their story and having these really wonderful conversations,\u201d she said. \u201cI remember walking onto that set and I got so emotional. I got so emotional just to see such a beautiful display in real time of real life pride. And to have that celebrated by the studio and by the show is just something I always hoped to be a part of after being in this industry for over 10 years.\u201d<\/p>\n Pretty Little Liars<\/em> prioritized Mouse and Ash\u2019s relationship in season 2 as well. In addition to Mouse being more comfortable in her sexuality this season, the show offered Ash a platform to address his experience as a trans man.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI love that a healthy queer relationship can be depicted on TV. I think that it\u2019s so important. But I think me and Jordan would both be hopeful that moving forward there can be conflict between them,\u201d Pyles admitted. \u201cIn the same way that queer relationships can be super healthy and amazing, we still like any other relationship have conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n Pyles pointed out how Ash became an honorary Liar<\/a>, which meant he was never a suspect when the main friend group would try to figure out who could be targeting them season to season. In the name of chaos, Pyles wouldn\u2019t mind mixing things up a bit and having Ash as a suspect.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s a such thing as being a hundred percent safe on this show,\u201d she teased. \u201cI think it\u2019s interesting with absolving Ash of everything [in the season 2 finale], could it possibly be a red herring to what\u2019s to come? We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n In the original PLL<\/em> series, which ran on Freeform from 2010 to 2017, love interests would work with A to help<\/a> keep their significant others safe. Pyles wouldn\u2019t mind exploring something similar with Mouse and Ash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Best LGBTQ Romances in Pop Culture History<\/span><\/a>
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