Maxton Hall writer opens up about “significant development” of the main characters in Season 2

"Maxton Hall – The World Between Us" Season Two New York Screening And Event - Source: Getty
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Maxton Hall Season 2 has ended! Just like the previous season, this season was also full of twists and turns.

Maxton Hall is based on the novel Save Me, written by Mona Kasten, and features Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung in the lead roles.

The series released its first season last year. Season 1 followed a love story forming between James, a rich boy from the influential Beaufort family, and Ruby, a scholarship girl who joins Maxton Hall to achieve her Oxford dreams.

The first season showed Ruby, who is new to the whole scene but still confident enough to fight back, and James, being arrogant yet developing feelings towards Ruby towards the end, showing his soft side.

Speaking of Season 2 and their character development, the head writer of Maxton Hall, Ceylan Yildirim, revealed to Deadline that:

"Both characters undergo significant development in season two, reflecting their growth as individuals and the complexity of their relationship. Ruby faces many emotional challenges and is confronted with the sometimes harsh reality of her relationship with James. She must learn to deal with her visibility in his world, to assert herself, and stand up for her beliefs."

Ceylan Yildirim talks about the new developments facing James and Ruby in Maxton Hall Season 2

Speaking to Deadline, Ceylan Yildirim revealed that one of the key developments for James can be seen in the speech he delivers in Episode 3. In Episode 3, James steps up as a new speaker for the Campbell Gala, talking about his privilege, his mother, and his feelings that he tried not to confront to not feel the pain.

James was also seen in tears, admitting that he pushes away everyone who eventually loves him. Looking at Ruby, he says:

"And I hurt the woman who means so much to me instead of telling her that I was absolutely lost."

The speech was given by him in front of his father, which was big for the viewers, especially because of the sour relationship the father-son duo shared in the first season. The speech also brought hope, with James saying he wants to fix things and live his life and love again, bringing new and positive changes in his character.

Ceylan Yildirim added:

"His vulnerability in this scene reveals a side of him that his social circle did not know before. We see him working on himself to become a better person. He wants to become someone who is true to himself, who does not have to follow learned patterns or hide behind a dictated façade."

Season 1 also showed Ruby catching Lydia, James's sister, with a teacher in an empty classroom. James tries to bribe Ruby to keep her quiet, but it doesn’t work. Later, he falls for her, but his father disapproves, leading to problems and eventually James breaking up with her.

Speaking of the relationship and how they navigate in Maxton Hall Season 2, Ceylan Yildirim says:

"They begin to recognize each other’s strengths and weaknesses and allow time and space for their respective development, which makes their love more complex and tangible for a young audience."

While the two portrayed strong characters in Season 2, the season ended with the question surrounding Ruby's scholarship, the equation of James and his father, Lydia's relationship with her teacher, and, most importantly, how Ruby and James will navigate their own problems to make their relationship strong.

The good news for fans is that Amazon Prime has confirmed Season 3, though the release date is still under wraps.


Maxton Hall Season 2 is exclusively available on Amazon Prime.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh