Grab your Ouija boards and brace yourselves—School Spirits is back for season two, and things are about to get real supernatural! Following the jaw-dropping finale of season one, our ghostly heroine Maddie Nears (Peyton List) is on a mission to uncover the truth behind her spectral existence. But this time, she’s not just sleuthing from beyond the grave—she’s bridging the gap between the afterlife and the land of the living.
A Hauntingly Good Time
Season two of School Spirits picks up right where we left off, with Maddie realizing she must unite both her ghostly and living friends if she ever hopes to reclaim her life. As she digs deeper, new secrets unravel, shocking alliances form, and the stakes get higher. And yes, according to Nick Pugliese, who plays Charlie, this season is “gayer and hotter.”
That’s the kind of haunting we love to see!
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Meet the Cast and Their Characters
The show features a diverse and captivating ensemble:
- Peyton List as Maddie Nears – A high-school girl caught between life and death, watching her own disappearance unfold from the afterlife. With the help of other spirits stuck in limbo, she seeks the truth about how she got there and whether she can return.
- Kristian Flores as Simon Elroy – Maddie’s best friend and the only living person who can communicate with her. He is determined to solve the mystery of her disappearance, though his own perception of reality is challenged along the way.
- Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera – Maddie’s fiercely loyal best friend in the living world, who works tirelessly to uncover the truth—though she has some secrets of her own.
- Milo Manheim as Wally Clark – A charming 1980s football player who died in a tragic on-field accident and provides much of the afterlife’s comic relief.
- Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter – Maddie’s ex-boyfriend, whose actions before her disappearance make him a suspect, but who is just as eager to uncover the truth.
- Nick Pugliese as Charley – One of the first ghosts Maddie befriends, who is dealing with his own unresolved past while supporting his newfound friends.
- Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zomer – The school’s queen bee and a childhood friend of Maddie’s with hidden layers beneath her mean-girl exterior.
- Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Martin – A former teacher and ghostly guide for spirits trapped at the school—though his true intentions may not be as benevolent as they seem.
Fashion in the Afterlife: Ghostly Drip
One of the show’s quirkiest rules is that ghosts are stuck wearing the same outfit for eternity (tragic!). So, we had to ask the cast what their ghost look would be if they had a choice. Kristian Ventura is all about practicality: “I’ve always been a huge fan of pockets. Pockets, like a trench coat, just to have everything… Tools, flashlight, matches. Maybe some canned food.” Meanwhile, Rainbow Wedell loves Claire’s cheerleader outfit (but only if it were comfy), and Kiara Pichardo is embracing a Tumblr-era dream with tights, shorts, and a flannel jacket. Spencer MacPherson? He’s strategizing: “I would want to wear something with a lot of layers… kind of like Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense* so you never really know what’s going on.”* A man with a plan!
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Real-Life Ghost Encounters?
Playing spirits on screen apparently comes with its own set of eerie experiences. MacPherson swears he stayed in a haunted Airbnb in Burbank (“110% haunted”), while Ventura recalls a childhood church visit where he was inexplicably trapped inside, screaming for his mom—only for her to claim she never heard a thing. If that doesn’t send chills down your spine, what will?
Mystery, Mayhem, and… a Possible New Ship?
While the supernatural whodunit continues to unfold, fans might also be in for a new enemies-to-lovers surprise. Could there be a spark between Claire and Nicole? “We were pulled into a circumstance that we probably didn’t plan, but we were kind of forced to work together,” teases Pichardo. Wedell adds, “That’s where the most genuine friendships come out of—honesty.” Are we manifesting a new queer ship? Absolutely.
More Queer Representation? We Love to See It
The show has already won over LGBTQ+ audiences with its heartfelt and realistic portrayal of queer relationships, particularly Charlie and Emilio’s storyline. Pugliese recalled a gym-goer approaching him to say their real-life experience mirrored the one on-screen, proving just how impactful this representation is.
And when asked for a one-word tease about season two? “Gayer.”
Sold.
Where to Watch
The new season of School Spirits is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+, with episodes dropping every Thursday. So grab your popcorn and tune in—because this season is one hauntingly fun ride!
Watch our interviews with the cast below!
