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Season 1 – Maxton Hall - The World Between Us

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Ruby unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at the public school Maxton Hall; as a result, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse.
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Maxton Hall - The World Between Us — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Not as intoxicating as other teen romance dramas, but eager in its adherence to conventions, Maxton Hall: The World Between Us is genre comfort food, not a precision meal.

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Kristen Baldwin Entertainment Weekly May 7, 2024
B+
'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' follows the YA enemies-to-lovers blueprint to the letter, and that soothing familiarity is its greatest strength. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jun 13, 2025
It’s technically a YA series, but it’s European, so it’s more daring and risqué than most American adult dramas. And it’s really good: sweet, addictive, and brimming with feeling. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Jul 4, 2024
1.5/5
YA drama should leave you breathless and giddy and probably remind us, middle-aged people, about the more fun times from our youth. Maxton Hall does neither of those things. Go to Full Review Tania Lamb Lola Lambchops Jun 7, 2024
While a little spicy, this enemies to lovers story is still comfort food for teens. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) May 29, 2024
3/5
In these self-aware nudges lies the series' comfort in the genre and its elegance in bringing it to fruition. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media May 22, 2024
A Cinderella story with a prince not-so-charming, here's a seductive show teens will want to binge. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jessica C @MovieGoer9876 Oct 16, 2026 I really enjoyed this series! See more Anna D @RT47490878 Aug 26, 2026 why are we promoting pedophilia? See more Steven C @RT36233350 Jul 17, 2026 This show has the right level of youth and angst. See more Saniya R @RT44856130 Mar 11, 2026 The DRAMAAAA 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍. Love this show! See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Mar 3, 2026 Maxton Hall - The World Between Us - Season 1 With plenty of drama, romance, fairy tale elements, determination, and social class differences, this series blends all of that together and manages to deliver an incredibly good experience. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Feb 18, 2026 Maxton Hall Season One starts with promise, hinting at a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat teen drama, but quickly falls flat as the season progresses. What could have been an engaging story turns into a bland adaptation of a high school love story set in a preppy school, lacking authentic chemistry or compelling stakes. The characters feel predictable, and the plot drowns itself in clichés rather than delivering genuine tension or excitement. While it may appeal to some teenage girls, the series struggles to engage a broader audience, offering little for male viewers or adults outside niche demographics. Even though it touches on LGBT themes, the writing and pacing fail to elevate it beyond a superficial romance. Ultimately, Season One feels unremarkable, a show that hints at potential but never fully realizes it, leaving the audience wanting more substance and originality. See more Read all reviews
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Martin Schreier

Director

Tarek Roehlinger

Director

Harriet Herbig-Matten

Ruby Bell

Damian Hardung

James Beaufort

Fedja van Huêt

Mortimer Beaufort

Sonja Weißer

Lydia Beaufort

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 9, 2024 Under the Radar When reserved scholarship student Ruby Bell witnesses an explosive secret, she finds herself in the crosshairs of privileged and arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort. Details Episode 2 Aired May 9, 2024 Noblesse Oblige After the ruined party, Ruby does everything possible to make sure the upcoming fundraiser runs perfectly; James doesn't even think about taking his suspension from the lacrosse team seriously and shows up at practice as usual. Details Episode 3 Aired May 9, 2024 Exposed Ruby and James get closer in London's Beaufort Store, but a surprise encounter with James' parents brings Ruby back down to earth. Details Episode 4 Aired May 9, 2024 The Moment of Truth Nothing remains the same after the party at Cyril's; the rumour starts to circulate and Ruby's feelings for James go haywire; Mortimer puts James under pressure. Details Episode 5 Aired May 9, 2024 In the Eye of the Storm Mortimer Beaufort catches Ruby and James at an unfortunate moment and escorts James and Lydia home, where things escalate; the confrontation ends not only with a black eye for James but a dangerous threat from Mortimer about Ruby's future. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 2024 A Piece of Happiness The interviews in Oxford are about to start and Ruby's dream is within reach; she'd be in her element if it weren't for her roommate, James. Details

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Season Info

Director
Martin Schreier, Tarek Roehlinger
Executive Producer
Ceylan Yildirim
Screenwriter
Daphne Ferraro, Juliana Lima Dehne
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
German
Release Date
May 9, 2024
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