Previously On with Jillian Bonanne

In this episode of the Previously On podcast, Jillian's joined by her husband Tyler to break down School Spirits Season 3 Episode 6, “Children of the Scorned”.

From ghost hookups in the auto shop to a terrifying corn maze chase, this episode gave us horror, heart, and some major lore reveals. We're counting down our Top 5 “Girl, don’t!” moments (including: "girl, don’t run into a corn maze alone" and "girl, don't keep mind-melding in that hell hole.")

Plus, we dive into Maddie and Xavier coming face-to-face with KC Jensen (aka Alfred Van Heidt), Simon mind-melding with White Eyes (maybe too much?!), and poor Kyle learns he’s been body-snatched for 20 years. Just another day in Split River!

Then we're theorizing everything as we head into episode 7! Where did Simon end up and does he have more of a connection with White Eyes? Is lightning the key to thinning the veil? Did Alfred Van Heidt jump into yet another body? And why is Ralph translucent?

If you’re watching School Spirits on Paramount+ and need a recap, breakdown, and some wild theories, this one’s for you!

00:00 Intro to pod

01:31 "Children of the Scorned"

03:00 Episode 6 Recap

04:42 Thoughts on ep 8

10:00 Top 5 "Girl, don't..."

10:34 Maddie and Wally ghost hook up

12:19 Rhonda and the puddle

14:29 Dr. Hunter-Price and Livia

18:52 Simon and White Eyes

24:18 Maddie chases KC Jensen in corn maze

32:35 Nurse Calvert

34:24 THEORIES

34:29 River's Mouth Dairy

35:22 Mazes and scars

37:03 The ring is AVH key

37:49 AVH body swapped before

40:24 Puddle portal

43:00 Simon-White Eyes connection

43:54 Simon forgetting

44:54 Ralph is see-thru

48:38 Maddie accused of murder?

49:45 Livia has Maddie evidence

50:45 Xavier hospital access

52:09 Maddie visions

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What a final show! In this podcast episode of Previously On with Jillian Bonanne, I’m giving my instant reaction to Tell Me Lies season 3 episode 8 "Are You Happy Now, That I'm on My Knees?," the series finale! From Stephen’s jaw-dropping wedding monologue to Lucy’s devastating expulsion and that scorpion-and-the-frog ending, I'm breaking it all down. Plus, why Wrigley taking down Stephen felt so satisfying, why Bree releasing the tape changes everything, and what that final gas station scene and that laugh really means for Lucy.

Did the show give us justice? Or did it stay true to its brutally realistic roots? I’m talking tonal shifts, toxic cycles, and why this might have been the only way for Tell Me Lies to end. Buckle up — because I am unwell, and we need to talk about it.

00:00 Stephen's speech

00:28 Intro to podcast

01:26 Instant reaction to Episode 8 ending

02:36 Lucy and Bree not believed

04:59 Wrigley takes down Stephen

06:36 Lucy tape released

11:36 Comedic tone change

14:55 Macy

17:51 Six years later

19:26 Lucy and Stephen ending

21:26 Ending explained - Stephen the scorpion

23:34 Ending explained - Lucy's laugh

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It’s time for a Tell Me Lies Season 3 Finale Mailbag Episode and you guys did not hold back! Before Episode 8 “Are You Happy Now, That I’m on My Knees?,” I’m diving into your wildest theories, smartest questions, and most chaotic predictions about what’s coming in the Season 3 finale.

With the show creator Meaghan Oppenheimer promising the most shocking ending yet, we’re unpacking everything: what the finale title really means, whether Lucy is headed for a heroic takedown moment or if that role could belong to someone else, and who releases the tape. I’m also breaking down possible Easter eggs hiding in plain sight, theories about Lucy hallucinating and the truly unhinged possibility that this entire season is a misdirect. If you’ve been following all of our Tell Me Lies Season 3 recaps, this is the ultimate pre-finale spiral you need before Episode 8 drops.

00:00 Preparing for finale

01:54 Can TML wrap up everything in one ep?

03:00 "Are You Happy Now, That I'm on My Knees?" meaning

06:00 Bree and Evan future

07:49 Stephen - Narcissistic Personality Disorder

10:42 Why is Pippa keeping Diana a secret in 2015?

13:36 Lucy dreamed Stephen giving back tape

15:32 Photo exhibit and truth

17:10 Lucy forgetting and her burn

19:17 Lucy hallucinating Alex relationship

23:20 Will Bree release the tape?

24:17 Wrigley takes down Stephen?

26:26 All a dream

Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer previewing finale: https://decider.com/2026/02/12/tell-me-lies-season-3-finale-preview-tell-me-lies-season-3-episode-8-info/

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In this episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler react to School Spirits Season 3, Episode 5, “"Raiders of the Lost Scar.” This episode leans hard into horror tropes and the theme of erasing the past while giving us a lot of answers to all the new lore. We're breaking down our Top 5 Answers We Got in Episode 5 including what the Forgotten really are, Simon’s rosary bead backstory, and the twist that could involve more doppelgangers running around Split River.

We're throwing theories at the wall as we head into the final three episodes of Season 3. Is White Eyes connected to Simon in a way we’re not ready for? Is the Cornerstone the key to everything? And who really is White Eyes??

If you’re watching School Spirits on Paramount+, this is your deep-dive companion recap.

00:00 Finnish and doppelgangers

01:09 Intro to pod

03:41 Ep 5 "Raiders of the Lost Scar" Recap

06:12 Review of Episode 5

08:54 Aspect ratio visions theory

11:01 Theme - erasing the past

15:29 Top 5 Answers in Ep 5

15:51 The Forgotten are trapped

18:41 Simon's rosary beads

20:40 White Eyes is communicating with Simon

23:32 Ralph is in the church

26:30 Tracey went to prom with Kyle

29:27 Twin Peaks doppelgangers

30:36 Rhonda and Quinn

32:14 Theories, Conspiracies, and Predictions

33:10 Alfred Van Heidt took Kyle's body

34:57 Cause of student deaths

38:07 Dr. Hunter-Price possessed?

39:58 Dave and Kyle at the hospital

42:25 Wally's exit door

44:27 Simon's origins

53:07 White Eyes is trauma

53:41 Livia and Maddie's backpack

55:04 Hand bell choir

55:58 Fancy new school

56:27 Cornerstone

Check out our shot-by-shot comparison of School Spirits and Carrie (1976): https://www.instagram.com/p/DUO1IT5AVnS/

School Spirits Season 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hx7kbgJeiE

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In this episode of the Previously On TV Podcast, Jillian is joined by friend Kenny Marshall to recap Tell Me Lies Season 3, Episode 7 “I Will Promise Not to Sting,” the most “Tell Me Lies” title of all time, pulled straight from the scorpion-and-the-frog fable about trusting someone’s nature.

We’re breaking down the long-teased photography exhibit (a venue that has truly never seen this much drama) and counting down our "Top 5 Twists I Didn’t See Coming" including Evan pulling a stomach-turning move with Bree’s mom, Lucy seemingly dissociating and forgetting key moments, Pippa getting hit with two breakups, Lucy trying to out-manipulate Stephen, and Bree seeing a Facebook photo that makes everything click into place.

Plus: the “honorable mentions” that made us question things, why Lucy looking happy is a bad sign, and our early theories for the explosive Season 3 finale. #tellmelies #recap #tvpodcast #tellmeliesseason3

Before the finale recap, Jillian’s also doing a mailbag/theories episode - send your questions and predictions via DM, email, or comments!https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/

00:00:00 Intro to podcast

00:00:37 Photo exhibit

00:02:54 Send Theories and Questions

00:03:45 Ep 7 "I Will Promise Not to Sting"

00:09:27 Top 5 Twists

00:09:43 Evan gets Bree's mom drunk

00:17:15 Lucy not remembering

00:21:12 Did Stephen love Lucy?

00:24:49 Pippa broken up with twice

00:37:39 Lucy vs Stephen

00:46:37 Bree sees Lucy Evan photo

00:53:44 Stephen - Bree's mom

00:55:30 Marianne - Bree's mom

01:00:28 Theories on Finale

01:02:32 Bree Lucy tape

01:07:24 Stephen take down

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In this episode of the Previously On TV Podcast, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler recap School Spirits Season 3, Episode 4, “The Bereftest Club”, a detention-day episode that’s basically a haunted, lore-stuffed riff on The Breakfast Club (except the principal has no idea these kids would love being locked in the school).

We break down everything that happens across both the living and the dead - Simon nearly gets pulled into the Hell hole (until Wally saves him), Maddie’s life spirals as her mom leaves for treatment, and the “detention crew” is juggling panic, research, and cover-ups while Principal Hartman is distracted by the new superintendent Dr. Hunter-Price. Meanwhile, the ghosts uncover a hymnbook from the church in the hell hole, Mr. Martin and Quinn get high and we get a full musical dance sequence, and the episode ends with Simon getting grabbed by a creature called White Eyes.

Then we get into why the vibe is full horror this season and bringing major Stephen King vibes (even the addition of Jennifer Tilly is adding to the scream queen tone). Plus the surprisingly emotional character beats: Maddie feeling isolated, Xavier stepping up, and Simon and Wally’s bond deepening.

And because this episode DROPS. SO. MUCH. INFO… we count down our Top 5 Lore Drops, including: Yuri’s scar and how to stop resets, the “Cornerstone” stone tape theory, the church tragedy under the school, and the biggest reveal of all - The Forgotten and White Eyes.

Finally, we go full conspiracy board with theories: Is White Eyes someone we know? Who exactly are The Forgotten? Is Mr. Martin’s past tied to the original church tragedy? What does Dr. Hunter-Price know (and why the surveillance feels… ominous)? Plus: do objects brought into scars hint at a loophole or portal situation?

Stone Tape theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Tape_theory

00:00:00 Musical dance sequence

00:02:30 Intro to podcast

00:04:42 Recap of "The Bereftest Club"

00:07:38 Review of ep 4

00:17:25 Top 5 Lore Drops

00:17:51 Yuri's scar and preventing resets

00:24:32 Nurse and Maddie's dad

00:29:36 Mr. South and Stone Tape theory

00:33:34 School built on church graveyard

00:39:13 The Forgotten and White Eyes

00:43:02 Maddie's visions and dollhouse miniatures

00:46:23 Ghost minds vs bodies

00:49:01 Video surveillance and Dr. Hunter-Price

00:50:51 Theories and predictions

00:51:01 Who is White Eyes creature?

01:02:27 Who are The Forgotten?

01:04:54 Dr. Hunter-Price motives

01:05:55 Maddie's visions

01:07:54 Tyler's Takes

01:08:42 Calling it "Hell hole"

01:08:59 Simon's podcast

01:09:54 Wally's movie suitcase

01:10:55 Simon losing watch

01:12:11 Quinn is into Rhonda?

01:13:08 Miniatures creepy

01:13:16 Principal Mr. Hartman

01:13:41 Xavier writing essays

Check out our shot-by-shot comparison of School Spirits and Carrie (1976): https://www.instagram.com/p/DUO1IT5AVnS/

School Spirits Season 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hx7kbgJeiE

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It’s Toxic Tuesday on the Previously On podcast, and Jillian's joined by her least toxic friend, Kenny Marshall, to recap Tell Me Lies Season 3, Episode 6: “I Don’t Cry When I’m Sad Anymore.” This episode is basically one long Valentine’s Day goth party, and the second Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know” starts playing you know we’re in for chaos.

We break down the Paranoia drinking game that starts harmless and turns way too dark and reveal our Top 5 Moments Someone Gets Called Out. Plus, we get into Alex's backstory and trauma, Lucy's continued struggle, and we shriek over THAT Bree & Wrigley (#brigley) moment that still has us swooning.

With two episodes left, we also discuss how everything can possibly wrap up and the future of the series. #tellmelies #recap #tvpodcast #tellmeliesseason3

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00:00 Intro to podcast

00:34 Ep 6 "I Don't Cry When I'm Sad Anymore"

03:02 Paranoia game

11:08 Top 5 Moments Somebody Got Called Out

11:19 Pippa calls out Lucy for talking to Chris

13:47 Evan calls out Bree about her mom

19:30 Alex calls out Lucy

26:19 Bree calls out Marianne

36:42 Diana photos

41:20 Wrigley calls out everyone

45:00 Lucy and Diana

49:52 Two eps left

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian breaks down Bridgerton season 4 part 1 episodes 1 thru 4 and why she's loving this season so far. We’re diving into Benedict and Sophie (Benophie), Sophie’s interesting backstory, and the season’s Cinderella-inspired romance that Jillian compares to A Cinderella Story with Chad Michael Murray & Hilary Duff. Plus: Jillian breaks down the Top 5 Benophie Yearning Moments, the biggest cliffhangers (hello Michaela), and a Part 2 preview including what Benedict asks Sophie… and the return of Kate and Anthony. #bridgerton #netflix #reaction #tvpodcast

00:00 Intro to podcast

01:05 Sophie and Benedict

04:58 Top 5 Yearning Moments in Part 1

05:08 Sophie sees Benedict having tea

06:52 Benedict sees Sophie at masquerade ball

07:50 Benedict says please don't go

09:57 Sophie tending to wounds

12:24 Benedict goes to Sophie's room

13:55 Mistress

16:47 The lake

18:43 Other characters

21:36 Look at downstairs

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In this podcast episode of Previously On, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler recap the season three premiere of the show School Spirits on Paramount Plus. They recap everything that happened, from Maddie getting out, Simon going in, new characters (hello, hospital ghosts!), terrifying scars, and even more terrifying holes beneath them. Plus, Jillian lists the top 5 new reveals in the first three episodes. And of course, they end with wild theories and predictions about what is actually going on in Split River! #schoolspirits

Check out our School Spirits-Carrie shot-by-shot edit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUO1IT5AVnS/

00:00:00 Intro to podcast

00:00:33 Video of Maddie

00:02:07 Schools Spirits is back!

00:05:11 Recap of Seasons 1 and 2

00:07:33 Reactions to show

00:14:32 Recap S3 E1 "It's a Wonderful Afterlife"

00:16:00 Recap S3 E2 "Mean Ghouls"

00:17:14 Recap S3 E3 "The Halls Have Eyes"

00:18:18 Simon is a ghost who bleeds

00:24:22 Why could Simon see Maddie?

00:26:24 Maddie in living world

00:33:58 Top 5 Things We Learned in S3 Eps 1-3

00:34:51 Shutting down school

00:37:24 Hospital ghosts

00:41:11 Janet's balance theory didn't work

00:44:57 Hole under Mr. Martin's scar

00:48:10 Mr. Martin caused band bus accident

00:55:06 Quinn and Yuri

00:58:28 Charley

00:59:27 Quinn's reveal

01:01:55 Nicole and Claire

01:04:06 Rhonda

01:06:59 Theories and predictions

01:07:25 Who did Simon see?

01:13:26 Mr. South the janitor

01:19:15 Ralph and trauma

01:23:07 Religion

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In this episode of the Previously On podcast, Jillian is joined by Kenny Marshall to give their reactions to Tell Me Lies Season 3 Episode 5 "I'd Like to Hold Her Head Underwater." They dive into Stephen’s latest mind games, Bree’s mom and complicated past, and Lucy insisting she’s “fine” when she very clearly is not.

Since everyone continues to tell lies on this show, Jillian & Kenny countdown the Top 5 Lies of the episode and once again declare their love for Bree & Wrigley (Team Brigley?) before discussing that disturbing ending and their fear of what's next for Diana. Plus, they get into the wild fan theories circulating online including secret setups, the mystery caller reveal, and the theme of accidental deaths.

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00:00 Intro to Podcast

00:38 Episode 5

02:55 Top 5 Lies in Ep 5

03:04 Stephen lying about Wrigley celebration

06:08 Stephen still lives there

09:01 Bree lying about seeing mom

15:37 Pippa lying about being there for Lucy

18:26 Tegan

22:04 Bree lies about Oliver

31:55 Lucy lies no one's bothered her about it

40:03 Lucy lies to Alex and degradation

42:28 Diana standing up to Stephen

45:45 Bree back with Evan

47:22 Theories and conspiracies

47:55 Wrigley's phone

49:46 Bree and Stephen

50:36 Who's calling Bree?

51:55 Secret kinship

53:40 Accidental deaths

Thank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9

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