Alison, the former queen bee of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, and Ezra, her English teacher, start their relationship under questionable circumstances. Alison, who had been missing for a year, returns to Rosewood, and Ezra, who had been searching for her, is overjoyed. However, their reunion is marred by the fact that Ezra had been manipulating Alison's friends, the Liars, to uncover information about her disappearance.
Throughout the series, their relationship is marked by a significant power imbalance. Ezra, as Alison's teacher and a older adult, often uses his position to influence and control Alison. He becomes obsessed with her, and his actions blur the lines between love and fixation. Alison, on the other hand, is a complex character with her own set of problems, including a troubled past and a penchant for manipulation.
Alison and Ezra's relationship is characterized by a love-hate dynamic. They are drawn to each other, but their interactions are often tense and volatile. Ezra's possessiveness and controlling behavior drive Alison away, while Alison's secrets and lies push Ezra to his limits. Their relationship becomes a cat-and-mouse game, with each trying to gain the upper hand.