Prime Video continues to dominate the young adult romance genre with hit shows, and German drama Maxton Hall – The World Between Us is its latest success. The second season of the series recently premiered, surpassing The Summer I Turned Pretty to become the most-watched show on the platform in countries including the US, UK and South Africa.
The series follows Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Maton) and James (Damien Hardung), whose romance faces challenges amid personal and family crises. Season 2 delves deeper into James’ past, revealing the reasons behind his arrogance and spoiled behavior, making it more than just an enemies-turned-lovers story.
When will Maxton Hall Season 2 Episode 5 be released?
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us Season 2 Episode 5, titled Deceptive Lightness, is set to release on November 21, 2025. The episode will be available on Amazon Prime Video at noon in India. The season finale is scheduled for November 28, 2025. Each episode of the season is released on a Friday, and the runtime of episode 5 is approximately 50 minutes.
Here’s what to expect in episode 5
Episode 5 promises to be an intense chapter in the series. Ruby and James are expected to rekindle their relationship after the cliffhanger at the end of episode 4, where Mortimer made an unexpected return. The intentions of Ophelia, who claims to be James and Lydia’s aunt, are likely to be revealed, adding mystery to the story.
Additionally, the episode will address Cordelia’s long-neglected will. Elaine’s growing jealousy towards Ruby may lead to new conflicts in James and Ruby’s relationship. Lydia will struggle to keep her pregnancy a secret from Sutton and her father, Mortimer. Meanwhile, viewers can expect potential romantic development between Alistair and Kesha after Kesha defends him at Ellen’s party, although their relationship may remain private for now.
The series is based on the novels by Mona Casten, with Season 2 following her second book, Save You. Martin Schreiber serves as director and head writer, in collaboration with writers Ceylan Yildir, Juliana Lima Dehaene, and Marlene Melchior. The cast includes Sonja Visser (Lydia), Ben Felipe (Cyril), Fedja van Huyt (Mortimer), Runa Greiner (Amber), Justus Risner (Alistair), Andrea Guo (Lynn), Frédéric Balonier (Kieran), and Eli Riccardi (Ellen).
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