TV Line: Oliver Goldstick Speaks About 3x12, the "A" Team & Mona & Shipper News

Here's a post-finale interview with exec producer Oliver Goldstick, who spoke about the summer finale, the "A" Team (Mona, Toby and who else?), Jenna, and shipper news for 3B as well!
 
On Toby possibly infiltrating the "A" team to help the Liars

"I’m not so sure about that. You’re going to find out some stuff in Season 3B… Don’t forget what those girls did. No one stood up for him when he was put away in juvie hall because of Alison. Those other four girls were passive; no one defended him or did anything. Just remember that."

On Toby being part of the "A" team

"Fans are going to learn more in 3B about Toby’s history and how he felt about being put away by Alison and her posse. The mystery of Toby, his motivation and why he’d do this to the girls is explored. "

On why Toby came back and slept with Spencer

"People punish people for many reasons and on many levels… Just don’t put it past him, OK? He’s Jenna’s stepbrother, too. People really mess with people in Rosewood. [Laughs] "

On whether there are clues to Toby being part of the "A" team across the series

"I think they could, yeah. They could find moments that make them question and really doubt; moments that will make you say, “Oh my gosh, has this person been playing them all along?” — particularly Spencer, obviously."

 On whether Jenna is good

"Maybe this mythology will help: Jenna left town in Episode 11 [of this season] because she was really scared of Nate. He realized that the only person who saw him leaving that backyard was the blind girl, so he thought he had a pass. And when he finds out that Jenna had been able to see, that scares the s–t out of him. If Jenna had stayed in town, Nate may have gone after her… The idea was that he felt exposed. As far as Jenna goes, she had to leave town for her own safety. I’m not saying that’s the end of Jenna and you’ll never see her again, but she’s leaving for a bit."

On whether we'll see Larisa Oleynik in 3B

"You will definitely see her in 3B. She will serve as a true threat to [Aria and Ezra's] relationship."

On whether Ezra can forgive Aria for keeping Malcolm a secret, when and if he finds out

"It’s explosive. It’s yet another huge obstacle for this couple. What we’re trying to tap into is that Aria’s out of her league here. This is something that most teenagers wouldn’t have to deal with — it’s a lot. It doesn’t mean it’s insurmountable, but it definitely is a game-changer."

On whether the Ezra-son reveal comes out quickly in 3B

"No. The longer you hold on to secrets, the worse they get."

On why Emily rushed past Paige in 3x12, when she was also a victim

"I wouldn’t read too much into that. It was a traumatic event… You know who is hurt now [Caleb], and [Hanna was] the person Emily wanted to comfort. Paige is fairly traumatized herself [in Season 3B]. And if you think her parents were strict before… She’s now going to be locked in a fort! [Laughs]"

On who shot Caleb 

"That will be answered, and will come out pretty quickly."

On whether Haleb can be more open about their relationship

"More so, yes. We will address [after the Halloween episode] some of the questions you’re asking about ‘Haleb,’ whether they’re under the radar or above the radar… Because ‘A’s been watching them all along, anyway."

On whether Spoby is still on in 3B

"Oh, yes. And it’s kind of hair-raising because of how much they are letting him in and how intimate Spencer is with him… You know something the girls don’t."

On how Mona comes in and out of Radley so easily

"She’s a crazy wench. [Laughs] The thing about Mona next season, which is so great, is that she’s as smart as Spencer. She just uses her intelligence for very devious purposes. She’s a really bright girl… She’s like a little squirrel; she stores up her acorns, but they’re radioactive acorns that turn into hand grenades… Mona may also be back in Rosewood sooner than you think, [as is revealed in] our Season 3B opener. She’s back to torture our girls in a whole new way."

On whether the writers are comfortable that the audience now know two members of the "A" team

"Yes."

On whether the writers know who this third person on the "A" team could be

"We’re writing to it, but we know who it is...Yes. You know this person, yes."

On a tease for 3B

"I think the enemy being amongst us is a lot scarier than the enemy within. Season 3B is about what happens when it’s standing right before you — in your face and under your roof."

 What are you most excited for? Who could be the third member of the "A" team?