In the Paramount+ original series School Spirits, Peyton List’s character, Maddie Nears, awakens in the Afterlife, trapped in her high school, and is informed by fellow spirits that she’s deceased.
The twist? She has no memory of how she died. Curious about Maddie’s demise? This show has already revealed the answers.
The finale of School Spirits season one revealed that Maddi Nears wasn’t dead. Instead, Janet had possessed her body while Maddie’s spirit remained trapped at Split River High School. To make matters worse, Janet is now taking Maddie to another town. So, season 2 will be about Maddie getting her body back.
Who Killed Maddie? What Was Revealed About Her In The Season One Finale?
The School Spirits season finale has left fans with jaws dropped as it unveiled a series of shocking revelations and unexpected twists that have turned the story on its head.
The finale begins with Simon’s quest to uncover the truth about Maddie’s disappearance, leading him to search through Maddie’s house.
His discovery of Maddie’s necklace triggers a confrontation with Maddie herself, who begins to suspect her own mother’s involvement in her disappearance.
As Maddie starts recalling the events leading up to her disappearance, it becomes evident that Sandra, her mother, had left rehab prematurely and tried using Maddie’s college fund to start a new life without her daughter’s knowledge.
This revelation devastates Maddie, who confronts her mother about her irresponsible actions.
The emotional confrontation culminates in Maddie giving her necklace to Sandra, symbolizing the shattering of their relationship. Maddie reflects that her mother may have killed her spirit but not her physically.
Meanwhile, Nicole and Xavier embark on their investigation, leading them to an abandoned house.
Claire stands watch outside but spots a mysterious figure entering the building. In a shocking turn of events, the stranger strikes Xavier with their car, leaving him severely injured.
In their quest for answers, Wally and Charley stumble upon the truth about Janet and Mr. Martin’s deception.
They discover Mr. Martin’s secret hideout, a fallout shelter, where he meticulously documented their deaths. An article found inside suggests that Mr. Martin might be responsible for the fire that took Janet’s life.
Rhonda, who had been following Mr. Martin, shows Wally and Charley a barrel containing their belongings from when they died, adding an eerie layer to the unfolding mysteries.
As Maddie believes she’s getting closer to uncovering the truth, she writes her own obituary and shares it with Simon. She expresses her reliance on him and his unconditional love.
However, Simon drops a bombshell on Maddie – the person responsible for the recent house break-ins across town is none other than Maddie herself. He believes that his ability to see her is a result of his deteriorating mental state.
Desperate to prevent Simon from leaving the school, Maddie is inexplicably thrown back into the boiler room. She realizes that there are two versions of herself, but she is unable to explain the situation. Hearing cries for help, Maddie is drawn to investigate.
Suddenly, a long-forgotten memory resurfaces – after her mother abandoned her in the boiler room, Maddie overheard a confrontation between people. She opened the door to the fallout shelter and encountered Mr. Martin, who seemed to be addressing someone named Janet.
A startling revelation occurs – Janet appears to have possessed Maddie’s physical body, explaining the recent house break-ins. Meanwhile, Maddie’s spirit remains trapped at Split River High School, leaving her technically alive but in a precarious situation.
In the present, Maddie rushes back to the fallout shelter door, only to be cautioned by Rhonda about Mr. Martin’s untrustworthiness. Unfortunately, Mr. Martin has already positioned himself ominously at the top of the stairs.
What Will Happen in School Spirits Season 2?
The explosive Season 1 finale of School Spirits has wholly upended the series, leaving fans with a multitude of burning questions.
Chief among them is the tantalizing query: can Maddie reclaim her corporeal form? If she could be possessed from the afterlife once, logic suggests it might be possible again.
However, the daunting challenge lies in convincing Simon that she is the genuine Maddie, not a mere figment of his imagination.
This conversation promises to be a formidable hurdle, and Maddie will undoubtedly require all the assistance she can muster.
Equally captivating is the mystery surrounding Mr. Martin and Janet’s activities prior to Maddie’s abrupt expulsion from her own body. Season 2 holds the promise of shedding light on these enigmatic secrets.
While the good news is that School Spirits has secured a renewal for its second season, the bad news is that the uncertain aftermath of recent strikes makes it unclear when we can expect the next episodes to grace our screens.
Brace yourselves, it may not be until 2025 before we receive more answers to these intriguing conundrums.
As we eagerly await season 2, one thing is clear – the mysteries of Split River High School run deep, and the story is far from over.
School Spirits is now streaming on Netflix and Paramount+.
What did you think of the finale of School Spirits? Do you think Maddie can get her body back in season 2?
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