School Spirits co-creator and executive producer explain how the show will be different from season 1. Headlined by Cobra Kai‘s Peyton List, and adapted from a graphic novel, School Spirits focuses on the story of Maddie Nears (List), a teen girl who finds herself stuck in purgatory. Hoping to move on, Maddie investigates the mystery of who murdered her and why. With a School Spirits cast that also includes Kristian Ventura, Milo Manheim, and Spencer Macpherson, the supernatural high school drama has built up a following since its debut on Paramount+ in March 2023.