School Spirits Season 2: Why Xavier Was So Interested In The Picture Of Maddie's Dad

Warning: This article contains spoilers for School Spirits season 2.After School Spirits' most recent episode, some might be wondering why Xavier was so fixated with the picture at Maddie's house and what it means. Notably, season 2 of School Spirits builds on season 1's major mysteries, as it is interested in exposing Mr. Martin and Janet's experiments and getting Maddie back into her body. However, as the episodes progress, more mysteries arise, allowing School Spirits season 2 to increase viewership numbers, as old and new audiences try to put the pieces together.

Finally, this season sees the School Spirits season 2's cast of characters finally working side by side. However, most still get their own storylines where they follow seemingly separate clues. While still a minor plot, Xavier's revelation at the hospital could have implications that stretch all the way to Split River High. He has been given a unique path that appears far from over, as his latest discovery connects Maddie with a hospital ghost. Though he can't see spirits anymore, Xavier's experience could open a major plot going forward.

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Perhaps one of the most surprising plots of season 2 begins when Xavier becomes a ghost at the hospital in School Spirits. Before being brought to life, he manages to see several dead people, including a nurse who smiles at him, a lady smoking a cigarette, and a fisherman. Though Xavier doesn't see ghosts again, he shockingly recognizes the latter in a picture in Maddie's home. Upon asking Sandra about it, Xavier confirms the fisherman is Maddie's dad, guaranteeing School Spirits will venture into the hospital ghost lore soon.

Yuri imagery from School Spirits season 2.

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Notably, Maddie's dad welcomes Xavier to the "waiting room" when he is dying. Even if this could be just a reference to Beetlejuice, it heavily hints that it is the place where ghosts go before they cross over. This would mean spirits outside school experience death very differently, as it is also strange that Maddie's dad is at the hospital when he drowned in a river. It would be interesting to see if the hospital also has scars and find out why Dave hasn't crossed over, and whether Maddie or his friends could help him.

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The characters of School Spirits investigate Janet's notebook.

With only a few episodes left in School Spirits' season 2, the teen has little time to reunite with her dad, but there are some possibilities to make it happen. Assuming Dave cannot leave the hospital, the best way for Maddie to go with him is if she gets her body back. While it's uncertain if she'd be able to see him, it's possible — as Simon can see her because of their connection. Additionally, she could talk to him without seeing him, or Xavier's connections to the hospital could allow him to speak to Maddie's dad again.

The final episode of School Spirits season 2 releases on March 6, 2025.

Being that the School Spirits cast teased season 2's ending as “the worst thing that could happen,” it's likely the titular ghost won't return to her body — suggesting she won't meet her dad anytime soon. Alternatively, someone could die, opening the possibility for season 3 to explore the hospital setting and Maddie's dad. Notably, the synopsis for the final episode of School Spirits' season 2 says Maddie's body will be put in "jeopardy." (via Rotten Tomatoes) Considering she has an untreated head wound, Maddie could even get her body back, only to die in it again.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes