United Kingdom, the first part was released on Netflix on January 1, 2015, with new episodes streaming from the day after it airs in the US. Reception Critical reception The season premiere was down from the previous premiere, and down from the season four finale 'A' Is for Answers", with a 1.1 at the target 18–49 demographic and 2.72 total viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes the fifth season got a rating of 80% fresh based on 5 reviews. Live + SD ratings DVD release References 2014 American television seasons 2015 American television seasons Pretty Little Liars (franchise)