The mystery inside Split River High got much deeper this week. School Spirits Season 3 Episode 5, titled “Raiders of the Lost Scar,” finally dropped on Paramount+ and answered one of the biggest questions fans have been asking since the trailer dropped: Why is Simon Elroy the only living person who keeps getting pulled into the spirit world?
The episode confirms that Mr. Martin believes Simon has a very specific role to play. But it is not Alfred Van Heidt (the ghost with white eyes) doing the pulling. According to what Mr. Martin tells Simon inside the scar, Simon was “purposely pulled” into the ghost world to solve the mystery of what really happened at the church in 1912. Kristian Ventura, who plays Simon, broke down this dark connection in a new interview, revealing that Simon’s personal backstory is the key to everything .
What Mr. Martin Actually Said About Simon in Episode 5
The direct answer to whether Simon is “the chosen one” comes during the scene inside the scar. Mr. Martin and Simon are standing together looking at the blood drawings on the wall. Mr. Martin tells Simon that he believes Simon was specifically pulled into the afterlife because he is the only one who can figure out what happened to Van Heidt and the eight children.
Mr. Martin does not say Simon is a magical hero. Instead, he treats Simon like a detective. The ghosts have been stuck for decades. They have looked at the same evidence. But they cannot solve it because they are too close to it. Mr. Martin believes Simon, who still has one foot in the living world, can see the truth that the ghosts keep missing .
This is a major change for Mr. Martin. Earlier in the series, he kept secrets and manipulated the ghosts. Now, he is admitting he needs help, and he specifically needs Simon’s help.
Kristian Ventura Confirms Simon’s Backstory Is the Missing Key
Kristian Ventura spoke with TV Insider about this exact moment. He explained that the writers have been holding back information about Simon’s childhood for a very specific reason. Simon was adopted after his birth mother died. He has a birth sister who recently reached out. Simon ignored her messages because he is scared she resents him.
Ventura confirmed that this personal pain is not just a side story. It is the main tool the group needs to win.
“There’s a sort of powerlessness in his home life, these questions that are unsolved,” Ventura said. “I can tell you, though, that his backstory and his childhood will play a role in uniting teams and solving problems, and without whatever he’s going through, I don’t think they can make it through Season 3. There’s something there that’s needed in order to unlock something else.”
This confirms that Simon is not “chosen” by fate or magic. He is the key because of his personal trauma. The show is connecting the 1912 tragedy about family and loss directly to Simon’s real-life story about his birth family.
White Eyes Did Not Choose Simon; He Recognized Him
Episode 5 clarifies that Alfred Van Heidt (White Eyes) did not trap Simon to be cruel. When Van Heidt grabbed Simon and did the “mind meld,” he was not attacking. He was showing Simon his memories. Van Heidt wants Simon to understand what happened to him.
Simon realizes during the episode that White Eyes also gave him memories from Simon’s own childhood. This is the shocking part. Simon asks, “Why would White Eyes have my childhood memories?” .
This implies that the barrier between the living and the dead is not just a wall. It is a recording device. The scar is replaying the trauma from 1912, but it is also connecting to Simon’s personal trauma from his adoption. Van Heidt recognizes Simon because their pain is similar.
The Episode Confirms Mr. Martin’s Role Has Changed
Earlier this season, many viewers thought Mr. Martin might be the villain working with Van Heidt. Episode 5 shuts that theory down. Mr. Martin stays behind in the scar to keep studying the walls. He is obsessed with the history, but he is not working against the group anymore.
When Simon and Charley worry about the mind meld, Mr. Martin is the one who defends the connection. He sees it as a bridge, not a weapon. This is why he tells Simon he was “purposely pulled.” Mr. Martin is studying Simon the same way he studies the scars, but now it is to help everyone escape .
Where Is Simon Now? Episode 5 Ending Explained
The episode ends in chaos. Quinn tries to hit Van Heidt with a piece of wood to save Simon. Instead, Quinn accidentally hits Simon in the head. Simon falls unconscious in the ghost world.
On the living side, Maddie feels something is wrong. She rushes to the school, but the episode cuts before she reaches him. Simon is left lying on the floor of the scar with Van Heidt nearby. Charley, Wally, and the others are panicking.
This sets up Episode 6. Simon is now physically down in the spirit world. He cannot wake up. Maddie is racing to save him, but she does not know where he is inside the school.
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How to Watch School Spirits Season 3 Episode 5 and What Comes Next
School Spirits Season 3 Episode 5 is now streaming on Paramount+. The episode released on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12am PT / 3am ET.
Viewers in different regions can stream the episode at these times:
- USA/Canada: 12am PT / 3am ET
- United Kingdom: 8am GMT
- India: 1:30pm IST
- Singapore: 4pm SGT
- Australia: 7pm AEDT
- New Zealand: 9pm NZDT
Season 3 has 8 episodes. The remaining episodes will release weekly:
- Episode 6: February 18, 2026
- Episode 7: February 25, 2026
- Episode 8 (Finale): March 4, 2026
Kristian Ventura warned viewers that the finale will be painful. He said fans will “throw their TV remote at the screen.” He confirmed the season ends on a cliffhanger and there are still many questions left unanswered .
The mystery of why Mr. Martin believes Simon is the key is now out in the open. The show has shifted from “can Maddie get her body back” to “can Simon save everyone using the pain he never wanted to face.” With three episodes left, the race to stop the school demolition and save the trapped spirits is just beginning.
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