The latest photos ofSchool Spiritsseason 2 tease the show’s new antagonist and some fresh-faced ghosts. The first installment of the supernatural teen drama, from creators Megan Trinrud & Nate Trinrud, ended with the reveal that Maddie Nears (Peyton List) never actually died. Instead, intheSchool Spiritsseason 1 cliffhanger, her body was possessed by a girl named Janet. Based on the duplicitous way she’s acting, Janet doesn’t seem like she wants to give up Maddie’s body anytime soon.
TVLinehas unveiled some new photos ofSchool Spiritsseason 2ahead of the show’s return to Paramount+ in early 2025. The photos revealShamelessalum Jess Gabor as Janet, while also offering a fresh look at some of the new cast members. Zack Calderon (The Afterparty) plays Diego, the brother of Nicole (Kiara Pichardo), whileStar Trek: Strange New Worldsguest Ci Hang Ma andPreacher’s Miles Elliot play the ghosts Yuri and Quinn.
What The New Ghosts Could Mean For School Spirits Season 2
The Show’s World Is Expanding
Heading intoSchool Spiritsseason 2, and depending on when the premiere is, it will be almost two years since the season 1 finale. Back then, it was revealed that Maddie never actually died. In essence, she was at such a low point in her life and so disconnected that aseparation occurred which then allowed Janet to take over Maddie’s body. The upcoming episodes will pick up on that thread, but there are also intriguing teases for other characters.
School Spiritsseason 2 does not have a specific release date announced, though it’s planned for early 2025.
The additions to the cast, which already include Kristian Ventura, Nick Pugliese, Milo Manheim, Sarah Yarkin, Rainbow Wedell, and Spencer Macpherson in main roles, could mean thatCharley (Pugliese) will get a new love interest. In one of the photos, Yuri is seen looking at Charley. That would be a significant step forward since Charley has had trouble with unrequited feelings.
Who Killed Maddie In School Spirits? (It’s Complicated)
Who killed Maddie in School Spirits is a question on everyone’s minds, not least the character herself. The season 1 finale reveals a shocking twist.
The co-creators, along with producer Oliver Goldstick, previously mentioned that the show’s return to Paramount+ will also havemore of a focus on the supernatural aspects of the series. Paired with a main cast promotion for Josh Zuckerman, who playsthe villainous Mr. Martin, the series will have a lot to build upon after such a long time away.
Our Take On School Spirits' Return
It’s A Reintroduction
The most recent episode ofSchool Spiritsaired in April 2023, with its return partly disrupted by the writers' and actors' strikes. Following such a significant gap between seasons, there is always the risk that the viewership will be negatively impacted. But for a show that’s the best-performing young adult drama on Paramount+, there are a lot of changes to keep the audience curious.
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Based on the graphic novel, School Spirits is a supernatural mystery-drama series set in a high-school setting focusing on the afterlife. When teenage Maddie finds herself in the afterlife, she spends her idle time trying to investigate why she went missing. However, her high-school sleuthing leads her down a path that only yields more questions and uncovers a more sinister plot underneath her own demise.
