School Spirits is a supernatural teen drama that proved to be a hit in 2023, and the series is returning for a second season. Released on Paramount +, the show follows a teenage girl named Maddy (Peyton List) who finds herself stuck in the afterlife, investigating the circumstances of her own disappearance, solving crimes and adjusting to her new adolescent afterlife. It’s filled with exciting twists and turns and keeps all the drama and comedy that comes with young adult shows, blending the two in a way that feels surprisingly fresh.
Since there were still some unanswered questions School Spirits‘ Season 1 finale, a second season was an absolute necessity and the positive critical reception also helped the prestige of the fledgling show. This was certainly the intention of the writers, leaving several plot points unresolved and raising more questions than were answered. Fortunately for those clamoring to know what happens next, more episodes of School Spirits are on the way.
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School Spirits Season 2 Latest News
A Season 2 trailer has been revealed
Although the show has not yet scored a release date, the latest news comes in the form of a trailer for School Spirits Season 2. The Paramount+ exclusive will take a much darker tone than that Teaser suggestions, and the short video (which premiered at 2024’s New York City Comic Con) Alternates between Liszt’s Maddie looking at the camera and some key moments of the season. Behind Maddy is a twisted reflection of herself, though it’s unclear exactly what that means. The teaser also shows Maddy kissing Wally, suggesting a romance storyline.
Along with the trailer, Paramount+ also revealed a handful of first-look images from the new season, including a shot of Maddie looking scared. Other images show Rhonda and Charley in the library, as well as Mr. Martin standing in the school parking lot. To further hype the season, a poster for School Spirits It was also announced at New York City Comic Con that shows Maddy sitting with a dark reflection of herself seen behind.
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School Ghosts Season 2 Confirmed
Paramount+ was quick to renew the supernatural comedy
The announcement of School Spirits‘ Season 2 isn’t a huge surpriseAs it quickly became one of Paramount Plus’ most successful original series to date. When the show was renewed in June 2023, School Spirits has already been acclaimed by audiences and critics, and there’s no reason to think that won’t continue in season 2.
School Spirits Season 2 Cast
The original cast is returning alongside newcomers
One of the strongest aspects of School Spirits Season 1 was his ensemble, and Season 2 is always expected to continue that trend. Considering the massive cliffhanger, it only makes sense that The entire original cast is confirmed to reprise their roles. Led by Peyton List as Maddie, the main characters return en masse and Josh Zuckerman even got a promotion to series regular in his role as Mr. Martin.
School Spirits Season 2 also added several new members of the ensemble, including Jess Gabor as Janet Hamilton, a character that was discussed throughout Season 1 but never seen. Gabor stars the likes of Cihang Ma as Quinn, Miles Elliot as Yuri, and Zack Calderon as Diego Herrera.
The confirmed cast of School Spirits Season 2 includes:
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School Spirit Role |
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Peyton list |
Maddy |
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Milo Mannheim |
Wally |
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Spencer McPherson |
Xavier |
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Nick Pugliese |
Charlie |
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Sarah Yerkin |
Rhonda |
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Christian Ventura |
Simon |
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Chiara Pichardu |
Nicole |
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Rainbow Weddell |
Clair |
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Josh Zuckerman |
Mr. Martin |
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Patrick Gilmore |
Mr. Anderson |
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Ian Tracy |
Sheriff Baxter |
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Maria Dizia |
Sandra |
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Jess Gabor |
Janet |
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Cihang Ma |
Queen |
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Miles Elliott |
Yuri |
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Zack Calderon |
Diego Herrera |
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School Spirits Season 2 Story Details
Maddie fights Janet for her body
Season 2 of School Spirits Could also offer some more backstory into exactly what happened to Janet, and how she adopted Maddie’s body.
The main question goes in School Spirits Season 2 is whether Maddy will be able to recover her body or not of Janet’s supernatural possessions. This will probably account for the majority of the story, with the two fighting back and forth between two different planes of existence. This will make a huge change from season 1, which was mainly focused on Maddie’s crime fighting in the afterlife – which now seems quite low-stakes in comparison to the new direction the show seems to be taking.
Season 2 of School Spirits Could also offer some more backstory into exactly what happened to Janet, and how she adopted Maddie’s body. The character was never seen in season 1, and only ever mentioned in passing, so it would be interesting to Learn more about her story before she presumably becomes the main antagonist of the show. This would even give the series a chance for some flashbacks or even whole episodes set in the past, where they could answer some other questions about what the School Spirits The characters were and how they became the people they are now.
School Spirits Season 2 Trailer
Watch the teaser for Season 2 below
In lieu of a release date, Paramount+ revealed the first Teaser for School Spirits Season 2 at 2024’s New York City Comic Con. The short clip is narrated by Maddie as she explains that what happens after death is much scarier than death itself. The images alternate between Maddie sitting by a window and being haunted by a reflection of herself in a black hoodie. Meanwhile, quick-cut clips show the intensity of season 2 and even a kiss between Maddie and Wally.