The supernatural halls of Split River High just got darker. School Spirits Season 3 dropped on Paramount+ with a jaw-dropping premiere that confirms everyone’s worst fear: Simon Elroy is stuck in limbo, trapped between life and death after Season 2’s shocking cliffhanger.
School Spirits Season 3: Premiere Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | January 28, 2026 |
| Initial Episodes | 3 (Episodes 1-3) |
| Episode Titles | “It’s A Wonderful Afterlife,” “Mean Ghouls,” “The Halls Have Eyes” |
| Release Schedule | Weekly episodes after premiere |
| Streaming | Paramount+ (Exclusive) |
| Season Rating | 83% on Rotten Tomatoes |
| Lead Stars | Peyton List, Kristian Ventura, Milo Manheim |
What Happened to Simon?
At the end of Season 2, Simon (Kristian Ventura)—Maddie’s loyal best friend and the only living person who could see her—made a devastating sacrifice. He entered the mysterious hole beneath Split River High, becoming trapped in the limbo state that exists between the living and spirit worlds.
According to Paramount+’s official synopsis, Simon is now “fixated on uncovering the secrets in Split River High’s scars” while Maddie (Peyton List) desperately works to rescue him from this purgatorial prison.
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The Premiere’s Biggest Revelations
Season 3 wastes no time diving into darker mysteries. The three-episode premiere explores why so many deaths plague Split River High and what Mr. Martin (Josh Zuckerman) has been warning about all along. Executive producers Megan and Nate Trinrud told TV Insider that anything confusing in Season 2 was “by design”—deliberate clues leading to Season 3’s revelations.
Meanwhile, Wally’s (Milo Manheim) fate remains uncertain. Did he cross over to the afterlife, or does he remain at Split River to help his friends?
New Faces and Deeper Mysteries
Season 3 introduces fresh characters including Jennifer Tilly as Dr. Hunter-Price, Ari Dalbert as Kyle, and Erika Swayze as Livia. The show promises to “thin the veil between the living and the dead” with twists that challenge everything viewers thought they knew about the supernatural mechanics of Split River.
The series continues to balance teen drama with genuine supernatural horror, maintaining its 83% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
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FAQs
Q: Is Simon permanently stuck in limbo in School Spirits Season 3?
Q: How many episodes are in School Spirits Season 3?
A: The total episode count hasn’t been officially announced, but episodes will release weekly after the three-episode premiere.
