The penultimate episode of Palm Royale Season 2 delivers its biggest shock yet, redefining family ties and pushing every character toward a dangerous final act. In Episode 9, titled “Maxine Hears a Confession,” a quiet conversation in a Swiss church changes the history of two women forever. As a raging snowstorm traps the elite of Palm Beach in the Alps, long-buried secrets about identity, parentage, and old crimes finally come to light, setting the stage for a explosive season finale.
The Bombshell in the Church: Norma Reveals She Is Linda’s Mother
The emotional core of the episode unfolds in a peaceful church, a stark contrast to the storm brewing outside. Linda, finally reunited with Maxine after her global adventures, arrives following a cryptic note from Evelyn. There, she is met by Norma, who has a confession that rewrites Linda’s entire life.
Norma asks Linda to call her by her real name, Agnes. She then reveals the life-altering truth: she is Linda’s biological mother. Decades ago, Agnes (posing as Norma) had a lengthy affair with Skeet. Linda was conceived from this relationship.
“I thought I’d lost you forever,” Norma tells Linda as their conversation begins, immediately unsettling the moment.
To avoid a scandal that would ruin both families, the baby was secretly given to Skeet and his wife to raise as their own. This hidden history explains why Norma originally arranged for Linda to marry Douglas—a plan to merge the Dellacorte and Rollins fortunes and secure her daughter’s future. Their poignant moment is shattered when Perry, half-delirious from the cold, bursts in to arrest Linda. He is quickly knocked out by Lotte, who hits him with a shovel, allowing Linda, Norma, and her grandmother to escape together on sleds.
A Medical Discovery Exposes Mitzi’s Lie and Clears Norma’s Name
Elsewhere in Switzerland, a critical medical diagnosis sends shockwaves through multiple storylines. Maxine learns that Douglas is alive but has a severe congenital heart defect. The doctor is surprised Douglas has lived this long, revealing that the condition makes it nearly impossible for him to father children.
This single piece of information has massive implications. It proves that the baby Mitzi is carrying cannot be Douglas’s, exposing her long-running deception. Furthermore, this hereditary condition solves another mystery: it is likely what caused the real Norma Dellacorte’s early death. This clears the woman known as Agnes of murder and dismantles Ann’s theory that she is a Russian spy, confirming she is not a true member of the Dellacorte bloodline.
Robert Sees the Truth About Norma and Chooses Freedom
Robert’s storyline reaches a turning point as he finally understands the nature of his relationship with Norma. He had believed her protection was a safeguard for him as a gay man in a hostile world. However, when Norma instructs him to marry Mitzi, she reveals her true view of him.
She explains that men like him exist to marry and support “helpless” women, to look handsome, and to follow orders—not to have a life or family of their own. This cold realization shatters his loyalty. He decides not to go through with the wedding and instead chooses to return home to reconnect with his son, Rafael, who reaches out to him. His decision to walk away from Norma’s gilded cage is a quiet but powerful act of self-determination.
Evelyn’s Double-Cross Backfires and Leads to Deadly Consequences
Evelyn’s plan to play both sides collapses spectacularly. After meeting with Norma, she agrees to distract Maxine with false information about a wedding location, hoping to secure a payout for herself. Her scheme fails when Maxine discovers the truth. The final blow comes when Eddie leaves her after understanding the manipulative meaning behind her “apology jewelry”.
Her night takes a violent turn when a furious and armed Jedebediah storms into the Rollins mansion. He attacks Evelyn, blaming the women in his life for his failures. As he overpowers her, a gunshot rings out. Maxine, having been warned by Mitzi that Jed killed her sister Mirabelle, fires the shot that kills him, saving Evelyn’s life. This act of defense leaves Maxine shaken, having crossed a line that will change her forever.
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Mary’s Dangerous Fight and the Search for a Mole
Mary’s storyline turns dark as her relationship with Jedebediah explodes. She realizes his affection was a ruse to gain control of her inheritance. Refusing to sign over her money, she fights back, hitting him with a heavy family orb. Believing she may have killed him, she is horrified when he escapes, leading to a dangerous chase through underground tunnels.
Her erratic and secretive behavior also places her under suspicion. Ann continues to search for a potential mole, and Mary’s actions make her a prime candidate, adding another layer of uncertainty as the season nears its end.
Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 9 is now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. The season finale, which will resolve the massive cliffhangers involving Jed’s death, Linda’s new family, and the fight for the Dellacorte fortune, is scheduled for release on January 14, 2026.
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