" Over a Barrel " is the 16th episode of the fifth season of , which originally aired on January 21, 2015. Critics and fans generally view it as a slower, "table-setting" episode that focuses on building tension rather than delivering major revelations. Critical Reception
: The two work together to track down Mona’s laptop using a ghost phone activation, leading them to the suspicious storage locker. [S5E16] Over a Barrel
: Aria's attempt to come clean to Ezra is derailed by "A," who forces her to deliver flowers on behalf of Jason. " Over a Barrel " is the 16th
: The episode's central hook is the discovery of a storage locker containing a barrel that may hold Mona’s remains. While the imagery is effectively eerie, some critics felt the "A" plots in this episode were relatively tame compared to the show's usual standards. : Aria's attempt to come clean to Ezra
Reviewers from TV Fanatic and Yahoo News highlighted the following themes: