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| ⚫ | When the character was originally Kimberly Brown, she was described as someone "used to brim with confidence" but recently was "emotionally deprived and had to get old self back".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wood|first1=Lucy|title=Everyone's freaking out about the new Pretty Little Liars cast member|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/film-tv/news/a1077070/dre-davis-bethany-young-pretty-little-liars/|publisher=Sugarscape|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> In the season four episode: "Who's In The Box?", Sara's friends noted her as "Queen Bee" of their clique and the most popular girl in school before her disappearance. The character description was compared to be like [[Alison DiLaurentis]] in many ways including being self-centered, manipulative and being the typical mean girl. Sara's friend Tina referred to Sara as the girl "who seems to be everything, have everything" and can make you feel special. |
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{{Quote box|width=25em||align=left|style=padding:8px|quote="She was pretty, poised and perfect and everything she gave you, she toke two things away. I mean she's gone but she's not "gone". And we can't get away from her and I'm so tired of being Sara's friend, it just sucks the life out of you."|source = — Claire, on Sara's personality.<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/pretty-little-liars/community/post/pretty-little-liars-whos-in-the-box-review-season-4-episode-14-138910920054/</ref> |
{{Quote box|width=25em||align=left|style=padding:8px|quote="She was pretty, poised and perfect and everything she gave you, she toke two things away. I mean she's gone but she's not "gone". And we can't get away from her and I'm so tired of being Sara's friend, it just sucks the life out of you."|source = — Claire, on Sara's personality.<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/pretty-little-liars/community/post/pretty-little-liars-whos-in-the-box-review-season-4-episode-14-138910920054/</ref> |
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| ⚫ | }}When the character was originally Kimberly Brown, she was described as someone "used to brim with confidence" but recently was "emotionally deprived and had to get old self back".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wood|first1=Lucy|title=Everyone's freaking out about the new Pretty Little Liars cast member|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/film-tv/news/a1077070/dre-davis-bethany-young-pretty-little-liars/|publisher=Sugarscape|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> In the season four episode: "Who's In The Box?", Sara's friends noted her as "Queen Bee" of their clique and the most popular girl in school before her disappearance. The character description was compared to be like [[Alison DiLaurentis]] in many ways including being self-centered, manipulative and being the typical mean girl. Sara's friend Tina referred to Sara as the girl "who seems to be everything, have everything" and can make you feel special. |
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Her friends also revealed they sometimes wished she would of died before her actual disappearance just like The Liars had with Alison. In the premiere of [[Pretty Little Liars (season 6)|season six]], episode "[[Game On, Charles]]", Sara makes her first physical appearance in A's Dollhouse, being there for two years.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Biedharn|first1=Isabella|title='Songs of Innocence'|url=http://www.ew.com/recap/pretty-little-liars-season-5-finale/2|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> Sara develops a [[codependency]] relationship with [[Emily Fields]] when she stays over at Emily's house—after running away from home.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ferguson|first1=Latoya|title=Pretty Little Liars Recap: Girls Discover Charles May Still Be Alive|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/pretty-little-liars-recap-is-charles-alive-2015157|publisher=US magazine|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> |
Her friends also revealed they sometimes wished she would of died before her actual disappearance just like The Liars had with Alison. In the premiere of [[Pretty Little Liars (season 6)|season six]], episode "[[Game On, Charles]]", Sara makes her first physical appearance in A's Dollhouse, being there for two years.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Biedharn|first1=Isabella|title='Songs of Innocence'|url=http://www.ew.com/recap/pretty-little-liars-season-5-finale/2|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> Sara develops a [[codependency]] relationship with [[Emily Fields]] when she stays over at Emily's house—after running away from home.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ferguson|first1=Latoya|title=Pretty Little Liars Recap: Girls Discover Charles May Still Be Alive|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/pretty-little-liars-recap-is-charles-alive-2015157|publisher=US magazine|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> |
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===Working as A's accomplice=== |
===Working as A's accomplice=== |
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In the summer finale of [[Pretty Little Liars (season 6)|Season Six]], Episode: "[[Game Over, Charles]]", Sara is revealed to be A/[[Charlotte DiLaurentis]]'s accomplice.<ref name=SaraIsRedCoat>{{cite web|last1=Sorren|first1=Martha|title=Sara Harvey Is Red Coat On 'Pretty Little Liars' & She Was In Cahoots With CeCe|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/103592-sara-harvey-is-red-coat-on-pretty-little-liars-she-was-in-cahoots-with-cece|publisher=Bustle|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> She was revealed as one of the three Red Coats, which she donned a Ali mask to distract Mona while CeCe set a fire at Thornhill Lodge.<ref name=SaraIsRedCoat /><ref name=ref name=KingInterview/> In a interview with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', [[Pretty Little Liars]]' showrunner and executive producer, [[I. Marlene King]] revealed Sara was the person who saved [[Emily Fields]], [[Aria Montgomery]] and [[Mona Vanderwaal]] after Shana Fring set the fire at the lodge during the [[Pretty Little Liars (season 3)|season three]], episode "A dAngerous gAme".<ref name=KingInterview>{{cite web|last1=Highfill|first1=Samantha|title=Pretty Little Liars boss definitively answers who was behind the show's biggest mysteries|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/11/pretty-little-liars-marlene-king-answers|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> Sara is also revealed as The Black Widow, the mysterious woman who at Wilden's funeral, who CeCe hired to make sure Wilden was dead and couldn't hurt Alison.<ref name=GameOverCharles/> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'''s Isabella Biedenharn deemed the best moment of the episode was the scene where Emily punches Sara in the face.<ref name=GameOverCharles>{{cite web|last1=Biedenharn|first1=Isabella|title='Game Over, Charles'|url=http://www.ew.com/recap/pretty-little-liars-season-6-finale/3|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=August 13, 2015|date=August 12, 2015|page=3}}</ref> |
In the summer finale of [[Pretty Little Liars (season 6)|Season Six]], Episode: "[[Game Over, Charles]]", Sara is revealed to be A/[[Charlotte DiLaurentis]]'s accomplice.<ref name=SaraIsRedCoat>{{cite web|last1=Sorren|first1=Martha|title=Sara Harvey Is Red Coat On 'Pretty Little Liars' & She Was In Cahoots With CeCe|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/103592-sara-harvey-is-red-coat-on-pretty-little-liars-she-was-in-cahoots-with-cece|publisher=Bustle|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> She was revealed as one of the three Red Coats, which she donned a Ali mask to distract Mona while CeCe set a fire at Thornhill Lodge.<ref name=SaraIsRedCoat /><ref name=ref name=KingInterview/> In a interview with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', [[Pretty Little Liars]]' showrunner and executive producer, [[I. Marlene King]] revealed Sara was the person who saved [[Emily Fields]], [[Aria Montgomery]] and [[Mona Vanderwaal]] after Shana Fring set the fire at the lodge during the [[Pretty Little Liars (season 3)|season three]], episode "A dAngerous gAme".<ref name=KingInterview>{{cite web|last1=Highfill|first1=Samantha|title=Pretty Little Liars boss definitively answers who was behind the show's biggest mysteries|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/11/pretty-little-liars-marlene-king-answers|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> Sara is also revealed as The Black Widow, the mysterious woman who at Wilden's funeral, who CeCe hired to make sure Wilden was dead and couldn't hurt Alison.<ref name=GameOverCharles/> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'''s Isabella Biedenharn deemed the best moment of the episode was the scene where Emily punches Sara in the face.<ref name=GameOverCharles>{{cite web|last1=Biedenharn|first1=Isabella|title='Game Over, Charles'|url=http://www.ew.com/recap/pretty-little-liars-season-6-finale/3|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=August 13, 2015|date=August 12, 2015|page=3}}</ref> |
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==Storylines== |
==Storylines== |
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Sara makes her first physical appearance in the episode "[[Game On, Charles]]", at the end of the episode when the police find Sara, the girl who went missing the day after Alison as the Liars previously found out from Sara's friends. During the episode of "Songs of Innocence", Sara runs away from home to Emily's after Sara's mom toke her home from the hospital, Pam offers Sara to stay with them for awhile. In "Songs of Experience", Emily tries to connect with Sara, resulting in her staying home with her. |
Sara makes her first physical appearance in the episode "[[Game On, Charles]]", at the end of the episode when the police find Sara, the girl who went missing the day after Alison as the Liars previously found out from Sara's friends. During the episode of "Songs of Innocence", Sara runs away from home to Emily's after Sara's mom toke her home from the hospital, Pam offers Sara to stay with them for awhile. In "Songs of Experience", Emily tries to connect with Sara, resulting in her staying home with her. |
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Revision as of 14:58, 11 September 2015
| Sara Harvey | |
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| Pretty Little Liars character | |
| File:SaraHarveyBlackWidow.jpg Dre Davis as Sara Harvey | |
| First appearance | "Who's In The Box?" (episode 4.14) |
| Created by | I. Marlene King |
| Portrayed by | Dre Davis |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Red Coat (disguise) The Black Widow |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Former High School Student Worked for "A". |
| Residence | Rosewood, Pennsylvania Courtland (previously) |
Sara Harvey is a fictional character in the ABC Family television series adaption of Pretty Little Liars. She is portrayed by Dre Davis. Sara is introduced as a False protagonist.
Casting
On March 25, 2015, it was announced Project Runway alum Dre Davis was cast as Kimberly Brown.[1] The actress originally posted a photo of herself wearing a yellow top similar to the one Ali and Bethany were wearing the night of Bethany’s death,[2] causing critics and PLL fans alike speculating that Kimberly could actually be Bethany.[3] However, it was later announced she will instead be portraying Sara Harvey.[2] In a interview with AfterEllen.com, Davis revealed she has to audition with two scenes—with one of them being a kissing scene leading to the speculation she would be the romantic interest for Emily Fields—as the other Liars currently had love interests at the time.[4]
Development
Characterization and introduction
"She was pretty, poised and perfect and everything she gave you, she toke two things away. I mean she's gone but she's not "gone". And we can't get away from her and I'm so tired of being Sara's friend, it just sucks the life out of you."
— Claire, on Sara's personality.[5]
When the character was originally Kimberly Brown, she was described as someone "used to brim with confidence" but recently was "emotionally deprived and had to get old self back".[6] In the season four episode: "Who's In The Box?", Sara's friends noted her as "Queen Bee" of their clique and the most popular girl in school before her disappearance. The character description was compared to be like Alison DiLaurentis in many ways including being self-centered, manipulative and being the typical mean girl. Sara's friend Tina referred to Sara as the girl "who seems to be everything, have everything" and can make you feel special.
Her friends also revealed they sometimes wished she would of died before her actual disappearance just like The Liars had with Alison. In the premiere of season six, episode "Game On, Charles", Sara makes her first physical appearance in A's Dollhouse, being there for two years.[7] Sara develops a codependency relationship with Emily Fields when she stays over at Emily's house—after running away from home.[8]
Working as A's accomplice
In the summer finale of Season Six, Episode: "Game Over, Charles", Sara is revealed to be A/Charlotte DiLaurentis's accomplice.[9] She was revealed as one of the three Red Coats, which she donned a Ali mask to distract Mona while CeCe set a fire at Thornhill Lodge.[9][10] In a interview with Entertainment Weekly, Pretty Little Liars' showrunner and executive producer, I. Marlene King revealed Sara was the person who saved Emily Fields, Aria Montgomery and Mona Vanderwaal after Shana Fring set the fire at the lodge during the season three, episode "A dAngerous gAme".[10] Sara is also revealed as The Black Widow, the mysterious woman who at Wilden's funeral, who CeCe hired to make sure Wilden was dead and couldn't hurt Alison.[11] Entertainment Weekly's Isabella Biedenharn deemed the best moment of the episode was the scene where Emily punches Sara in the face.[11]
Storylines
Sara makes her first physical appearance in the episode "Game On, Charles", at the end of the episode when the police find Sara, the girl who went missing the day after Alison as the Liars previously found out from Sara's friends. During the episode of "Songs of Innocence", Sara runs away from home to Emily's after Sara's mom toke her home from the hospital, Pam offers Sara to stay with them for awhile. In "Songs of Experience", Emily tries to connect with Sara, resulting in her staying home with her.
Reception
The reveal of Sara being Red Coat and The Black Widow was negatively received by fans and critics.
References
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (March 25, 2015). "'Pretty Little Liars': 'Project Runway' Alum Heads to Rosewood for Recurring Role". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ a b Burt, Kayti. "Who Is Dre Davis? 6 Things to Know About the New PLL Cast Member". Wet Paint. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Heimbord, Mimi. "'Pretty Little Liars' Season 6 SPOILERS: Model Dre Davis To Play Kimberly Brown; Is She Disguising Herself As Bethany Young?". Design & Trend. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ http://www.afterellen.com/tv/444009-dre-davis-playing-mysterious-sara-harvey-pretty-little-liars
- ^ http://www.tv.com/shows/pretty-little-liars/community/post/pretty-little-liars-whos-in-the-box-review-season-4-episode-14-138910920054/
- ^ Wood, Lucy. "Everyone's freaking out about the new Pretty Little Liars cast member". Sugarscape. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Biedharn, Isabella. "'Songs of Innocence'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Ferguson, Latoya. "Pretty Little Liars Recap: Girls Discover Charles May Still Be Alive". US magazine. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b Sorren, Martha. "Sara Harvey Is Red Coat On 'Pretty Little Liars' & She Was In Cahoots With CeCe". Bustle. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b Highfill, Samantha. "Pretty Little Liars boss definitively answers who was behind the show's biggest mysteries". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b Biedenharn, Isabella (August 12, 2015). "'Game Over, Charles'". Entertainment Weekly. p. 3. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
