School Spirits (2023 TV series)

School Spirits is an American supernatural teen drama television series that premiered on Paramount+ on March 9, 2023. The series is based on the upcoming graphic novel of the same name by Nate and Megan Trinrud and Maria Nguyen.

The series centers on Maddie Nears, a teenager who suddenly finds herself dead and trapped in the afterlife, specifically in the halls of her high school, Split River High. Unsure of how she died and with no memory of the circumstances, Maddie joins a support group of other teen ghosts who are similarly stuck at the school, some having been there for decades. Together, they attempt to uncover the truth behind Maddie's death and find a way to move on to the next phase of the afterlife, all while navigating the complexities of high school life, death, and relationships from beyond the grave.

The main cast includes Peyton List as Maddie Nears, Kristian Flores as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese as Charley, Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zolinski, and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark.

The show received generally positive reviews, with critics praising List's performance and the show's intriguing mystery. It was renewed for a second season in June 2023.