Fans Are Comparing This Paramount+ Hit Series to ‘Veronica Mars’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’

Sharai Bohannon |

Nov 22, 2023

The #1 horror series on Paramount+ this week has a lot of spirit. It’s also striking a chord with people who love genre shows centered on teens with supernatural problems. Of course, it is none other than, School Spirits scaring its way up the charts this week. If you are unfamiliar with the title, read the synopsis and watch the trailer below.

Official Synopsis via Paramount+

When Maddie finds herself trapped in afterlife limbo at her high school, she decides to investigate her own mysterious disappearance.

School Spirits was created by Megan Trinrud & Nate Trinrud. The cast includes Peyton List, Kristian Ventura, Milo Manheim, Spencer Macpherson, and Kiara Pichardo.

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Many fans are comparing it to other high school horror shows of yesteryear. Shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Ghosts. It also weirdly enough reminding people of The Breakfast Club.

See what Twitter is saying

Folks, don't sleep on #SchoolSpirits on Paramount Plus — it's Veronica Mars meets the Breakfast Club where half the characters are ghosts. 8 tight episodes with a banger of a final reveal.
— Greg Machlin (@gregmachlin) May 26, 2023

What happened to Maddie Nears? This thriller mystery will have you hooked by the end! Learn more about #SchoolSpirits at https://t.co/JvwmGpmb0j ? pic.twitter.com/oDkRxc9W2G
— Kristen Maldonado (@kaymaldo) May 3, 2023

the #schoolspirits was so good and nobody is talking about it pic.twitter.com/cpRBmTnh5o
— mel ? (@crystaIescent) July 21, 2023

the plot twist has been so good, there are so many things for solve, i need a second season for this story #SchoolSpirits pic.twitter.com/wmXLUC1VEC
— mili ? (@milistilinski) May 21, 2023

Shout out to Paramount+ for giving wonderful teen series like #SchoolSpirits time to grow and find their audience.

This show deserves the world but I will gladly take a Season 2! https://t.co/MTQts084DB pic.twitter.com/wW4BznmJZc
— Alicia Gilstorf ? (@AliciaGilstorf) June 20, 2023

Holy shit the ending of #SchoolSpirits has me flabbergasted.
I am going to need 3-5 business days to recover from that plot twist. pic.twitter.com/g7tvVv6IYH
— Chloë (@MorozkosWitch) May 1, 2023

Okay, but like… the finale of #SchoolSpirits left me with more questions than answers so I need season two asap because that was a whole plot twist ? and I was NOT prepared for it whatsoever.
— Kristen (@kristenm_02) April 13, 2023

Finished #SchoolSpirits its a amazing show, with lots of twists and turns throughout. I laughed lots but also was emotional at times. The cast are epic!
I did think the final episode was confusing
@aligthornton @MiloManheim @PeytonList @sarahyarkin @illbezucked @ParamountPlusUK pic.twitter.com/oMRZUcuMjF
— Daniel Mazz (@DanielMazz1) April 20, 2023

Just watched the season 1 finale of #SchoolSpirits and I actually did not see that coming!! ?? pic.twitter.com/sLQuvxcFjt
— Alicia Anne Creger – Editor For Hire (@alioop326) April 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Blue/status/1657748903960387585?s=20

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School Spirits debuted on March 9th, and all 8 episodes are haunting Paramount+. The series was renewed for a second season. So, fans shocked by the finale’s twist should hopefully get some answers sooner rather than later.

I’m adding this to my list because I’m trying to catch up on 2023 titles. I feel anything compared to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Breakfast Club is probably worth my time. Let me know if you are one of the people keeping this show alive on the Paramount+ charts at @misssharai.

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