The drama, secrets, and high-society scheming of Palm Beach come to a head in the season finale of Palm Royale. The tenth and final episode of the show’s second season, titled “Maxine Does Something Good,” is scheduled for release on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. This episode concludes a 10-episode season that began in November 2025. With the previous episode leaving multiple characters in life-altering situations, audiences can expect a dramatic and potentially surprising end to the season.
Release Date and Streaming Details for the Finale
Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 10 will be available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+ starting January 14, 2026. For viewers in the United States, new episodes often become available on the service at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 13, the night before the official Wednesday release date. For international audiences, episodes typically go live at midnight Pacific Time on the release date.
The show is an Apple TV+ original, so a subscription is required to watch. New users can sign up for a 7-day free trial, after which the service costs $13.99 per month for an ad-free plan. The service is accessible globally on the Apple TV app, which is available on smart TVs, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com.
- The official Season 2 synopsis from Apple TV+ states: “Maxine is left a social pariah after a scandalous public breakdown. She’ll have to draw on her deep well of cleverness and cunning to prove, once and for all, that not only does she belong, but she just might have what it takes to rule this town. Along the way she will uncover untold truths and finally understand what this town is truly built on…secrets, lies, and the occasional felony”.
A Look at the Cast Returning for the Finale
The finale features the return of the show’s acclaimed ensemble cast, led by Kristen Wiig as the ambitious social climber Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons. The core group of Palm Beach elite and outsiders includes:
- Laura Dern as Linda, the feminist activist and stepdaughter of Evelyn.
- Allison Janney as the formidable and cunning Evelyn Rollins.
- Ricky Martin as Robert Diaz, Norma’s caretaker and confidant.
- Carol Burnett as Norma Dellacorte, the wealthy and mysterious coma patient who is central to many of the season’s secrets.
- Josh Lucas as Douglas, Maxine’s husband.
- Leslie Bibb as Dinah Donahue, a member of the Palm Royale’s inner circle.
- Amber Chardae Robinson as Virginia, a member of the feminist collective.
- Kaia Gerber as Mitzi, the manicurist.
- Julia Duffy as Mary.
What Happened Before the Season 2 Finale?
The ninth episode, which aired on January 7, 2026, set the stage for a major confrontation. Key events from that episode include Maxine learning that her husband, Douglas, has a serious heart condition. Robert, after realizing that Norma never truly protected him, left to reconnect with his son.
The episode also revealed that Norma is Linda’s biological mother. In a climactic series of events, Evelyn was attacked by Jed. Maxine, in response, shot and killed Jed, an action that is sure to have immediate and severe consequences in the finale.
Season 2 began with Maxine in a mental health facility called Sunny Tides following her public breakdown at the end of Season 1. A major mystery at the start of the season was the fate of Robert, who was shot in the Season 1 finale. He survived the shooting but spent time in a hospital, where Norma worked to protect her secrets.
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The Show’s Journey to the Finale
Palm Royale is a period comedy-drama set in 1969 Palm Beach, Florida. The series is based on the novel Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel and was created by Abe Sylvia. The first season premiered in March 2024 and consisted of 10 episodes. It was nominated for 11 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and won for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.
The second season was officially confirmed in June 2024 and began streaming on November 12, 2025. Like the first season, it follows a weekly release schedule.
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