Maxton Hall season 2 explodes on Prime Video on Nov. 7 with devastating betrayal. James Beaufort crushes Ruby in the ultimate heartbreak moment. The German romance series returns with 3 episodes dropping immediately. Expect much bleaker, more mature storytelling than season 1.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Release date: Nov. 7, 2025 on Prime Video globally
- Episodes: 3 episodes drop immediately, then 1 per week through Nov. 28
- Total episodes: 6 episodes in season 2
- Based on: Mona Kasten’s bestselling novel “Save You”
- Cast: Damian Hardung, Harriet Herbig-Matten, Sonja Weißer
James’ Shocking Betrayal Tears Them Apart
The trailer opens with Ruby reflecting on beautiful dreams she wanted to freeze forever. But her world shatters at a party. She walks in to find James drunk, kissing another girl named Elaine. Ruby’s narration cuts deeper: “Sometimes one second turns dreams into nightmares.”
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Her friend Lin reminds Ruby she had a whole life before James Beaufort. She’ll have one after him too. But Ruby is completely devastated. She’s never felt this strongly about anyone. She’s never been hurt this badly either.
“Sometimes one second is enough to turn them into a nightmare.” — Ruby Bell, after witnessing James’ betrayal
James is drowning in grief after his mother’s death. His father Mortimer demands he stay away from Ruby forever. The family pressure and emotional pain send James spiraling. Yet despite everything, he fights like hell to win Ruby back.
Why This Season Hits Differently Than Before
After season 1’s passionate romance, season 2 goes deeper into real emotions. Damian Hardung tells People magazine the tone is “much bleaker, but more honest and more grown up.” The tragedy of James’ mother passing forces both to mature overnight.
Ruby wants her old life back. Before Maxton Hall, nobody knew her. She wasn’t trapped in the elite world. But she can’t forget James, especially when he’s doing everything to prove he’s changed. Harriet Herbig-Matten explains Ruby’s heartbreak runs soul-deep.
Prime Video‘s international phenomenon has already reached over 120 countries with season 1. The show proved that premium German storytelling connects globally. Netflix isn’t the only player in teen romance anymore. Prime Video has a bonafide hit.
Complete Season 2 Release Schedule and Where to Stream
Maxton Hall drops on Prime Video exclusively worldwide. Here’s the exact rollout:
| Episode Release | Date | Episodes Dropping |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Drop | Friday, Nov. 7 | Episodes 1-3 |
| Week 1 Drop | Friday, Nov. 14 | Episode 4 |
| Week 2 Drop | Friday, Nov. 21 | Episode 5 |
| Grand Finale | Friday, Nov. 28 | Episode 6 |
Prime membership costs $14.99/month or $139/year in the US. The show is available in over 240 countries and territories. Studio: Amazon MGM Studios produces this genre-defining German original.
What Fans Should Watch For This Season
- James’ grief journey: How the protagonist processes his mother’s tragic death
- Ruby’s boundaries: She’s learning to protect her heart after betrayal
- The reconciliation attempt: Will James prove he’s changed enough?
- Family drama escalates: Mortimer Beaufort remains violently opposed to their romance
- Supporting cast depth: Lydia’s pregnancy reverberates through the group
Can Their Relationship Survive This Ultimate Test?
The central question haunting season 2: Can love survive betrayal and grief? James kisses Elaine in a drunken stupor. It’s that classic “one second” that destroys everything. But Ruby reminds viewers of something crucial: “If you have a definite goal in life and nothing would stop you, you mustn’t give up.”
Is she talking to James? Or to herself? The ambiguity drives the entire season forward. Hardung promises James must work through genuine grief stages. It’s not quick or easy. Ruby‘s actress says her character demands proof through actions, not words. Third chances don’t come free.
Director Martin Schreier returns to helm all season 2 episodes, maintaining consistency. The German production continues its tradition of beautiful cinematography meeting raw emotion. When does season 3 start filming? You’ll want to know immediately after watching this finale.
Sources
- People Magazine – Exclusive interview with Damian Hardung and cast details
- Amazon/About Amazon – Official Prime Video release information and logistics
- TechRadar & Economic Times – Global release timing and episode schedules
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