The “Pretty Little Liars” cast said their emotional goodbyes via Instagram, and, tears

Arielle Tschinkel
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The “Pretty Little Liars” cast said their emotional goodbyes via Instagram, and, tears
The “Pretty Little Liars” cast said their emotional goodbyes via Instagram, and, tears

We know it’s so hard to process that after seven insane seasons and sooo many ups and downs, Pretty Little Liars is officially over.

We’re definitely going to miss the show — from the fun fashion to the roller coaster romances — but no one is sadder about the finale than the cast themselves. The Pretty Little Liars cast shared their emotional goodbyes on Instagram to mark the series’ conclusion, and it’s making us feel so sad.

The cast said their final goodbyes as the show came to an end, and their messages are so heartfelt and gut-wrenching. It’s clear that they are super tight-knit, and we have such a big hole in our hearts.

Check out the Pretty Little Liars cast’s emotional finale reactions on Instagram, and grab some tissues…you might need ’em.

Lucy Hale shared the sweetest throwback photo, and honored her fellow cast, crew, and character, Aria.

I can almost remember the day about 8 years ago that we took this photo. Little did we know, our lives were about to change drastically. For me to be speechless says a lot, but I'm finding it hard to find the words to express my gratitude to every single person that made this show a success. Sometimes simple is better and I just want to say ...I will miss you Pretty Little Liars. Thanks to @imarleneking --She knows what she did ❤️ , the whole cast, hardworking crew, producers and writers and all of YOU. You became part of the family. And to Aria-- you became a part of me in a way, but I'll always keep you close ❤️

A post shared by Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) on Jun 27, 2017 at 11:14am PDT

Sasha Pieterse thanked fans and all her coworkers in a truly moving post.

Today is the day. My friends. My forever #pllfamily . In this bittersweet moment (and always), I am forever grateful for these 8 years. There are no words to describe this incredible journey, but I'll do my best. We have truly created an impeccable love story thanks to the wonderful and one of a kind @imarleneking and our amazing cast and crew. I am so ridiculously grateful to each and every one of them. To our amazing fans I am most definitely forever grateful. You guys have been so loyal and passionate! You have made every second possible, worth it, gratifying, touching, and especially memorable. We truly shot every season, episode, scene, and second for you. You will always have a place in my heart. When we cried you cried, when we laughed you laughed, when we were scared you were scared, when we were mad you were mad, and when we loved you loved. We are always in sync and we always will be. Thank you for entrusting us with your time for 8 years. Let us celebrate all the fun and growth we've shared. I love love love you all more than you could ever know. Congratulations @imarleneking @sleepinthegardn @lucyhale @ashleybenson @shaymitchell @janelparrish @tylerjblackburn @ianmharding @keeoone @theandreaparker @vrayskull #lauraleighton @thehmc @niapeeples #chadlowe #nolannorth #lesleyfera @tamminsursok @brantdaugherty @brendanrobinson @codychristian @julianmorris #jimabele @huwcollins #lindsayshaw @torreydevitto #drewvanacker #brycejohnson @yanigellman #romamafia @diegoboneta #shanecoffey #lulubrud #annebethgish @chloebridges #ryanguzman #kararoyster #jimtitus and the many many many more amazing cast members who created magic. And congratulations & amen to @lisacochranpll & our entire crew and production team who made every day possible. We shared every day, every fraturday, every joy of birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, new baby's, etc. and we shared sadness as well. I am blessed to know all of you. You are forever family. It still hurts my soul to not see you every day. Another big thank you to @freeform of course! I could go on forever! But, I will leave it as pure love. Rosewood forever lives on and this is not goodbye. Love always, Sash

A post shared by Sasha Pieterse (@sashapieterse27) on Jun 27, 2017 at 12:12am PDT

Troian Bellisario shared what she learned after eight years on the show.

Today closes the chapter on a very significant part of my life. A chapter I had never imagined or even dreamt of having written. When I left collage I thought I was headed to NYC (hopefully for some jobs on stage) Little did I know life was actually taking me to Rosewood, Pennsylvania. Where they insisted I would need to do high school for about 6 more years. Life (for reasons that will continue to reveal themselves to me ) made me a Pretty Little Liar. For 8 years. For around 10,000 hours of my life it asked me to be Spencer Hastings. It took me to days where I couldn't stop laughing, and nights when I wished I could have been sleeping in bed, instead of running in the wet and cold for the umpteenth take at 5AM but somehow we made it through and we had fun even then. Every moment with this cast and crew, in this town, every breath I took with Spencer, every text, dead body, new suspect, terrifying scream, new relationship and "kisses, A" taught me something extraordinary. It taught me patience, and how to approach my craft, how to direct, produce, it taught me about collaboration, experimentation, risk, friendship, family, empathy, sacrifice and above all LOVE. Being Spencer Hastings in this crazy world is something I still don't quite understand, but I know it was a rare and beautiful gift. A gift that will continue to give for the rest of my days on this Earth. And I wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the people who gave it to me. To all of the people who believed in me and made it possible, to my friends and family who loved me through it and above all to YOU, the fans, who watched, who tweeted, and posted, who theorized, swooned and screamed. We got a lot out of this experience, but I would have been nothing without you. Thank you and I love you all very much. (I love you too, Spencer, you weirdo). Enjoy tonight. I know I will. #pllendgame #spencerhastings

A post shared by Troian Bellisario (@sleepinthegardn) on Jun 27, 2017 at 7:51am PDT

Shay Mitchell commemorated her character, Emily, and her fellow castmates.

The streets of Rosewood will always feel like home. I will hold each of these girls close to my heart always, as I will Emily. She changed me as a person and I will never be able to say thank you enough. Thanks to the cast, crew, and of course, the fans. The little show that could kept chugging along because of all of you and I am forever grateful for the impact you all have made in my life the last 7 years. So tonight, as we say our final farewell to Rosewood, I say the biggest thanks to all of you. #PrettyLittleLiars #PLLGameOver

A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) on Jun 27, 2017 at 1:39pm PDT

Ashley Benson recorded a sweet thank you message to fans and supporters of the show.

I LOVE YOU GUYS. Thank you for coming on this journey with me and the rest of the cast for the last seven years. Without all of you watching every week none of this would've been possible. Pll was an such amazing experience and I am so lucky I got to work with the BEST cast and crew who I am now lucky enough to call family. Hope you enjoy the last episode ever of PLL ❤️

A post shared by Ashley Benson (@ashleybenson) on Jun 27, 2017 at 3:08pm PDT

Ian Harding shared a selfie of himself in character as Ezra, saying he’s “forever grateful” for his time on PLL.

This picture was taken in between takes of the noir episode and pretty much sums up how I want to remember my experience on PLL: looking classy while having the most hilarious time of my life. Thank you to all who have made the show what it is. I'm forever grateful. Enjoy tonight! #pll

A post shared by Ian Harding. (@ianmharding) on Jun 27, 2017 at 11:53am PDT

Jannel Parrish thanked her crew of “fearless warriors, her sisters” and it’s so lovely.

It's here. The end. Join us in watching our beautiful series finale written and directed by our fearless leader and show runner, the brilliant @imarleneking. To her, I say...thank you. Thank you for this journey...thank you for my @prettylittleliars family...thank you for Mona. Thank you for 7 years. And to the fans...thank YOU. We wouldn't be here without you. Tonight truly is for all of you. Thanks for being our #pllarmy for all these years. And never stop! To these ladies...I'll miss working alongside such beautiful and powerful women. You are all fearless warriors, my sisters✊ To All of our cast and crew...my heart loves you all so much it hurts. Words don't even do this justice. I love all of you. Thank you. Enjoy our finale tonight. Xo bitches, -J

A post shared by Janel Parrish (@janelparrish) on Jun 27, 2017 at 7:26am PDT

Keegan Allen penned a truly touching letter to all the “powerful women” who made PLL so special, and we’re sobbing now.

As we all say goodbye to @prettylittleliars tomorrow, let's take the time to honor these powerful women that brought all of us together. ALL of us. Including YOU reading this. You're a vital part of why the show was created and why it went so far. We did it for you. Everything. Each of you held these moments and shared them with us through social media, at viewing parties, with a friend or family member...I can never express in words how truly extraordinary that is. Thank you. You're all friends and family in this grand story about friendship and family. Because at it's core, PLL is about one thing: friendship. These girls could have chosen to be friends with anyone in Rosewood, but they chose each other. And you chose us. The rest is history. I just wanted to thank you all for being our friends over the years. With your love, support and enjoyment watching this show until it's last breath. Thank you. I love you! final episode tomorrow is for you -K

A post shared by Keegan Allen

(@keeoone) on Jun 26, 2017 at 6:36pm PDT

Series creator I. Marlene King thanked her show “family” and fans for “an amazing 7 year journey.”

Thank you to our worldwide PLL family. We made it for7 years because of you! ❤❤

A post shared by Marlene King (@imarleneking) on Jun 26, 2017 at 9:21pm PDT

Nia Peeples mused about watching the young cast grow into “beautiful, strong women.”

Happy #pll day for the final time! It's been amazing watching these young girls grow into beautiful, strong women over the past 7 years. #pllendgame #prettylittleliars #pllgameover

A post shared by Nia Peeples (@niapeeples) on Jun 27, 2017 at 9:23am PDT

Brant Daughtery shared a photo from his first day as Noel and joked about his transformation from “party-throwing jock to headless murderer.”

In honor of the #PLL series finale tonight, here's an actual baby photo of me from my first episode as Noel Kahn. From party-throwing jock to headless murderer... You came a long way, Noel.

A post shared by Brant Daugherty (@brantdaugherty) on Jun 27, 2017 at 10:00am PDT

Torrey DeVitto also shared a photo from season 1, saying that it’s been an “honor” to be part of the show.

The first time we ever met Melissa Hastings. Can't believe it was 7 years ago and I can't believe tonight we all say goodbye to PLL for good. What a ride, what a journey. It's been an honor to be a part of this show! Hope you all get the answers you were looking for .... #pll

A post shared by Torrey DeVitto (@torreydevitto) on Jun 27, 2017 at 9:39am PDT

Holly Marie Combs thanked the “undying fandom” of PLL and expressed her thoughtful appreciation of the cast.

It was a honor to watch all of these sweet girls grow into lovely ladies. I hope you guys enjoy the finale as much as we did making it. Thank you again to the undying fandom and all your ships. #pllendgame #pllmemorylane #pllfamily #pllgameover

A post shared by Holly Combs (@thehmc) on Jun 27, 2017 at 8:41am PDT

Huw Collins shared a somber photo of Alison and Dr. Rollins to mark the ending.

That moment when you realize it all ends tomorrow... #farewellPLL #pllendgame

A post shared by Huw James Collins (@huwcollins) on Jun 26, 2017 at 6:56pm PDT

Tammin Sursok shared a truly fitting GIF of Jenna expressing her ~feels~ about the show’s closure.

How I feel about today being the last #PLL episode.

A post shared by Tammin Sursok (@tamminsursok) on Jun 27, 2017 at 8:51am PDT

Brendan Robinson thanked the “devoted fans.”

Tonight's the night!! Happy #PrettyLittleLiars Finale!! Thank you to all of our devoted fans for supporting us for 7 incredible seasons! Hope you guys enjoy tonight!! #PLL #pllendgame #pllforever #greatful #bestfans

A post shared by Brendan Robinson (@brendanrobinson) on Jun 27, 2017 at 10:42am PDT

Last but not least, Vanessa Ray shared she “loved every second” of her time on the show, and tears.

Thank you to all of the amazing @prettylittleliars fans for watching this show about extraordinary women. I've loved every second of my #Pll time. Thank you @imarleneking and the incredible cast and crew for setting a loving, silly, welcoming tone each and every day. I'll miss playing this 3 part person and it is with a heart of gratitude that I say goodbye, bitches. #cecedrake #charlottedelaurentis #charles #ceceisa #ceceischarles #hn #cecehitalisonwitharock

A post shared by Vanessa Ray (@vrayskull) on Jun 27, 2017 at 12:35am PDT

We love the sentiment behind each of these posts, and we’re truly going to miss the show so much. All the feels!

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