School Spirits (2023)

A fantastic watch! It’s so refreshing to be interested and entertained by a series these days as most of them absolutely ruin their plot and characters. The characters in this are amazing, the twists are intriguing, and the entire premise of the show is great! I consider myself a huge critic in terms of judging a storyline but I have loved what they’ve done so far. Hoping to see more great things in season 4!

School Spirits a Paramount+ original was recently rereleased on Netflix, where it found itself in the top 10 most watched shows. SS is a mystery masterpiece that keeps you guessing until the last minute. Based on the graphic novel by Nate Tinrud, scheduled for release next fall, SS ticks every box for teen angst, drama and romance. However, SS is also deeply character driven with an infectious cast that can pull off the dry wit along with soulful moments that tug at the heart strings. Peyton List, popular for Kobra Kai and Jessie, shines as newly dead Maddie Nears; the grungy, horror film lover with an uncanny resemblance to Kurt Cobane. Maddie finds herself stuck in high school for eternity, along with some corky fellow deceased that are holding group therapy. But unlike her peers, Maddie can’t remember how she died. Meanwhile, her friends that are still alive, don’t know what happened to Maddie either. We’re taken on a who done it rollercoaster as the plot unfolds, no one is safe from scrutiny. On the way we fall in love with the living and the dead alike. And we’re given a twist ending that makes us all grateful a season 2 has been green lit!!Some stand out performances are new comer Kristin Ventura who plays the lovelorn Simon, Maddie’s living best friend that has the ability to communicate with her. He conveys ten emotions with just one look. But the audience never once doubts how much Simon loves Maddie. Spencer Mcphereson is brooding as bad boy Xavier Baxter, Maddie’s boyfriend when she goes missing. Spencer’s acting is top notch but those piercing blue eyes don’t hurt one bit. The lovable Wally Clark (Milo Manheim best known for Disney Channel’s Zombies) died in the 80s but his charm instantly wins everyone over. SS is fiercely bingeable and leaves us all wanting more. As mentioned before, our wants will be fulfilled as season 2 is slated to release some time in 2024. No word if it will air on Netflix or Paramount+ But we’ll all be waiting impatiently until it returns.