In a chat with THR following Tuesday’s episode, Blackburn says of the Hanna-Caleb romance: “They are pretty strong this whole season, miraculously so, even though they’re dealing with a lot.”

Did Caleb meet his biological father?

That’s one of the looming questions introduced in the latest episode of Pretty Little Liars. “He definitely has mixed emotions,” Tyler Blackburn tells The Hollywood Reporter about his character’s mindset at the end of “Dead to Me,” adding, “He’s rejecting the idea because it opens some doors for him being hurt. When Hanna says that, it’s like opening old wounds.”The season stays pretty dramatic and dark.”

In the fifth installment of THR’s weekly postmortem with Pretty Little Liars cast and producers, Blackburn discusses lingering family questions, Caleb’s team-up with Paige and the state of his relationship with Hanna.

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The Hollywood Reporter: What did you find people responding to from last night’s episode?
Tyler Blackburn: They were surprised to see Emily (Shay Mitchell) possibly the one who could have killed Alison (Sasha Pieterse), people definitely thought Uncle Jamie was Caleb’s dad and Wesley (Gregg Sulkin) and Aria’s (Lucy Hale) maybe romance. Obviously “Spoby” is now broken, that was a big topic of conversation.

THR: It was introduced in “Dead to Me” that Uncle Jamie could actually be Caleb’s biological father. Should we still be thinking that?
Blackburn: You should keep watching. Bottom line is, a lot of family is coming back into Caleb’s life. That obviously opens doors. You should wait and see. It presents itself in the way and the time that it should.

THR: Where is his mindset at by the end of the episode?
Blackburn: He definitely has mixed emotions. That’s where he stands when Hanna (Ashley Benson) presents that idea to him. If it’s true, if Jamie is his dad, I’m sure there would be something in him that would be really happy, but that would then mean that he was lied to throughout his life. In that situation, anyone would have a lot of different emotions. He’s rejecting the idea because it opens some doors for him being hurt. When Hanna says that, it’s like opening old wounds.

THR: Is there anything surprising that will be revealed about Caleb and his family later on down the line?
Blackburn: Caleb is no longer a thief or wheeler dealer, but when Caleb was introduced he had those qualities. You’ll start to learn where he picked those up. Maybe the apple didn’t fall far from the family tree.

THR: Hanna and Caleb are still going strong. Can you talk about where they’re headed? What kind of obstacles or challenges, if they’ll face any?
Blackburn: They are pretty strong this whole season, miraculously so, even though they’re dealing with a lot. They stick it out. There are bumps in the road, but they definitely stay connected. Even if things happen to them individually, it ends up affecting the couple. Hanna has a lot happening with “A” and the rest of the girls, and wanting to protect Caleb, who is in a position where he knows a lot more and wants to help. There’s still that give and take there.

THR: It was introduced a few episodes ago, but it was fun to see Caleb and Paige (Lindsey Shaw) teaming up together against “A.” What were your first reactions when you found out that those two characters would be interacting more?
Blackburn: I was excited, honestly. Each of those characters are spreading their wings a little bit more and they share the same interest, which is to protect someone they love. They’re both badasses too. [Laughs]

THR: Will we see more Caleb-Paige scenes?
Blackburn: You’ll have to wait and see. They succeed in some ways, but really fail in others.

THR: Will Caleb interact with other characters on the show he hasn’t had many scenes with?
Blackburn: I believe so. Caleb’s very much in the know with a lot of stuff that’s happening with “A” and because of his position, he definitely branches out and he tries to make some changes by talking to other characters in hopes of helping Hanna and the girls and himself.

THR: What was your favorite scene from last night’s episode?
Blackburn: It doesn’t have any dialogue but when Spencer (Troian Bellisario) goes into the apartment building — there’s punk music playing, which was funny to hear in PLL — and to see Spencer have confirmation about Toby and her breaking down. Troian’s very invested and I love watching her. They made her look like a crazy hot mess.

Pretty Little Liars airs 8 p.m. Tuesdays on ABC Family.

Today, we have another look at the international trailer for “Spring Breakers” but unlike the first one that was released not long ago, expect to see some uncensored scenes so be warned! It offers a lot more unseen footages from the film just when I thought I couldn’t be any more excited for the premiere!

Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens are girls gone wild in the just-released, redband-worthy international trailer (via French co. Mars Distribution) for Harmony Korine‘s R-rated Day-Glo coed crime romp, which sneaks racier peeks at what the domestic previews have held back: Drug use, nudity, guns galore, and gratuitous f-bombs dropped by soon-to-be-former tween idols. James Franco also stars as a blinged-out thug rapper with gold in his grill and a gleam in his eye. Spring Breakers releases stateside March 22, 2013 via A24 and Annapurna Pictures.

If you haven’t tuned in to ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars” yet, you’re probably experiencing a severe case of FOMO. The show is consistently lauded as one of television’s most social hours, and show runner I. Marlene King’s directorial debut was no exception. The “Misery”-inspired episode this week featured major tweet-worthy moments: from a shocking “A” confrontation to a cray mistress who went even further off the deep end.

Over the past few years, we’ve watched as the liars fought off digital and offline abuse from the mysterious “A.” Now that we’ve identified two of the “A-team” members, the stakes are even higher for the girls. While we’re hoping you’ve never had to go head-to-head with someone as duplicitous as Toby or as manipulative as Mona, here’s how we would coach our favorite Rosewood residents through their recent drama.

Spencer & Toby aka “Spoby” Split

In Rosewood: Spencer Hastings (played by Troian Bellisario) might be known for being the brains of the group and possessing a razor-sharp wit, but even she couldn’t have worked out all that her anniversary dinner had in store for her: she came face-to-face with boyfriend Toby Cavanaugh decked out in his “A-team” garb, black hoodie and all. Turns out, the love of her life has been behind those texts, emails and offline abuse she’s endured. Guess that lasagna is going to waste now.

In real life: You’re starting to question if you’re in a healthy relationship, but you don’t know where to turn. He/she might not be sending you texts from “A,” but something’s not right here.

What to do? First things first, learn the basics of a healthy relationship. Once you’re clear on that, head over to Love is Respect’s page on abuse here. If you think you’re in a situation that’s unsafe or unhealthy, click here for resources on how to get help.

Hanna Gets Punk’d By “A”

In Rosewood: Hanna Marin (played by Ashley Benson), the most on-trend of the liars, is thrilled when she scores an interview with a dream designer. After learning it was all an elaborate setup by “A,” Hanna receives a threatening text message from her anonymous tormentor. She wasted a fly outfit and all she has to show for it is a chilling SMS.

In real life: You’re facing harassment through texts or online.

What to do? Check out A Thin Line’s tips on how to handle digital abuse. If you’re not feeling great (depressed, anxious) because of these interactions, you can find resources at Half of Us.

Remember, just because you’re glued to your TV every Tuesday night doesn’t mean you have to put up with abuse or harassment in your everyday life. Leave the drama in Rosewood where it belongs.

Ashley made a guest appearance in last night’s episode of How I Met Your Mother as Barney’s half-sister, Carly Whittaker.

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In “Misery Loves Company,” Spencer makes a life-altering discovery, Aria finds herself in grave danger and two unlikely Rosewood residents team up against “A.”

Pretty Little Liars went all-out for executive producer Marlene King’s directorial debut with “Misery Loves Company,” an episode that is the epitome of the term “game-changer.”

Gut-wrenching. Heart-breaking. It was a matter of time before Toby’s (Keegan Allen) “A” connection would come to light. Not only does this revelation rock Spencer (Troian Bellisario) to the core, but it will also fundamentally change the usually subdued, trusting, straight-laced teen for the rest of time. How did she come to find out about her boyfriend’s extracurriculars?

Here’s how it all went down:

The anniversary of Toby and Spencer’s relationship is looming, and Spencer uses another dinner gig as her excuse for why she can’t spend an evening with him, but it’s all a ruse so she can plan their romantic evening together. This after Mona (Janel Parrish) reaffirms to Toby that the Liars need to “understand that she’s in charge.” Toby: “Then I’ll take care of it.”

Hanna (Ashley Benson) visits Corin’s store, which the girls find out moved a month ago to its new location, and it’s oddly filled with unclothed mannequins. Before she knows it, a hooded figure (“A”) appears in the store and pushes a row of mannequins into Hanna before she can react. A text appears on her phone seconds later: “Next time you’ll be left faceless.” Is that a threat? But this “A” isn’t quite so slick: Hanna recovers a dropped key with the suspicious “A” label on it.

On the evening of the anniversary, Toby says that he may be able to drop by after work after all. Toby slips into a darkened Hastings house looking for something before Spencer appears behind him, asking, “Is this what you’re looking for?” And the truth comes out. When Toby appears in front of her — among his first words are “How long have you known?” — Spencer rightfully reacts with the slap heard around the world. It’s his Radley ID that gave him away.

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As if Spring Breakers trailer isn’t enough, here’s another teaser video for Ashley’s guest appearance on next week’s episode of “How I Met Your Mother”, where she plays Ted’s girlfriend. Watch the clip below.

How I Met Your Mother 8×14 “Ring Up!” guest starring Ashley Benson (from “Pretty Little Liars”) – Barney begs Ted to continue seeing his much younger, much wilder girlfriend, even though Ted has nothing in common with her. Meanwhile, Robin must adjust to the power of the bling, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Jan. 21st on CBS.

About time! Watch the first trailer for Ashley’s upcoming film “Spring Breakers” in which she co-stars Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and James Franco. Can’t wait til it hits the theatres on March 2013.