Published Jan 28, 2026, 3:45 PM EST
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A returning supernatural mystery series is surging right now on Paramount+ after its 3-part season 3 debut, making it a must-watch this week. After two critically acclaimed seasons, this hit teen drama series returned on Wednesday, January 28, with three binge-worthy episodes.
After premiering in 2023, this series became a global hit thanks to its engaging murder mystery premise, unique supernatural twist, and its nostalgic coming-of-age high school setting. This is one viral new Paramount+ series this week that you won't want to miss.
School Spirits Season 3 Just Dropped – What It's About
The third season of the hit Paramount+ series School Spirits has officially arrived on the streamer with three brand new episodes that can be watched right now. The series follows Maddie, played by Peyton List, as she tries to discover who is responsible for her death from a high-school limbo-esque purgatory.
Throughout the first season of School Spirits, Maddie is still able to talk to the living, a special ability that other ghost-like characters who died at the school over the past century do not have. Maddie uses this to her advantage in her quest to find her killer, which comes with many entertaining and unexpected twists.
School Spirits season 3 revamps the series with a new set-up after a game-changing second season, which earned a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Early reviews indicated that School Spirits season 3 delivers another strong viewing experience, and the series is poised to become one of the biggest streaming hits on the platform throughout February 2026.
School Spirits Is The Best New Show On Paramount+ This Week
Paramount Press ExpressSchool Spirits is hands-down the best new show to watch on Paramount+ this week, and possibly throughout the rest of Winter 2026. New episodes will be released every Wednesday on Paramount+ until its finale on March 4. Like previous seasons, School Spirits season 3 will consist of 8 episodes, bringing the series total to 24 episodes.
If you haven't seen any of School Spirits by now, consider this your sign to start binge-watching the acclaimed series tonight. That way, you'll be able to catch up in time for season 3's rollout throughout February 2026. Screen Rant's School Spirits season 3 review notes, "School Spirits season 3's first episodes answer big questions & offer viewers a breath of fresh air to make the Split River afterlife feel new again."
If you're looking for the best new shows to watch on Paramount+ this week, there's no better choice right now than School Spirits, which should continue to rise on the streamer's top viewership charts in the coming days.
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