Palm Royale concluded its second season with an unexpected wedding and several twists. The final episode, titled “Maxine Does Something Good”, arrived on Apple TV+ on the last day of January 13, 2026, resolving the series’ main cliffhangers. The plot, set in Palm Beach high society, saw protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (Kristen Wiig) marry Robert (Ricky Martin) in a “lavender marriage,” that is, a marriage of convenience. This strategic move, however, has a clear goal: to secure custody of Robert’s son and, in the process, unlock the Dellacorte family fortune for Maxine.
The decision emerges as a practical solution to a legal problem. Robert lost the court battle for full custody of his teenage son, Rafael, because the judge preferred to keep him with a couple. Therefore, Maxine offers the union as a mutually beneficial solution. This way, the marriage not only helps Robert but also allows Maxine to access the family money, since Robert was married when Rafael was born. Meanwhile, other stories unfold, such as the cancellation of Douglas and Mitzi’s wedding, leaving the pregnant Mitzi initially devastated.
More Twists and a Secret Villain
The episode also continues the tense Russian spy arc. After Maxine shoots Jed to save Evelyn and avenge her twin sister’s death, the two need to hide the body. They are almost discovered but devise an ingenious plan. Thanks to this strategy, they use Jed’s body as bait for the FBI, making the agency believe he was the feared infiltrated “mole.” However, the true Russian spy is revealed only in the final moments: it is Majorie Post, who has been in control the entire time and, with Dinah’s help, managed to get Perry elected as mayor of Palm Beach.
With the fortune finally in her hands, Maxine decides to redistribute the wealth. She financially helps Norma, Evelyn, Mitzi, and Eddie, closing cycles and creating new beginnings for the characters. The season, therefore, ends with a sense of conclusion for some arcs but clearly lays the groundwork for new conflicts. The revelation of the true villain and the new power dynamic in Palm Beach suggest that, if there is a third season, the dramas in high society will be far from over.
