Video: Maxine Makes a Surprising Discovery in PALM ROYALE Season 2 Sneak Peek

In a new sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of Palm Royale season two, Maxine (Kristen Wiig) learns some eye-opening things about Douglas's family history while on their trip to the Alps, while also preparing to expose Norma's (Carol Burnett) secret. Episode 9 will debut on Apple TV on Wednesday, January 7, followed by the season two finale on January 14, 2026.

Written, executive produced, and showrun by Abe Sylvia, the Palm Royale cast also features Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber, with guest stars Tony winner Patti LuPone, John Stamos, and Matt Rogers. Vicki Lawrence appears as a guest star in episode 8.

The series follows Maxine Dellacorte (Wiig) as she works to find her footing in the cutthroat world of Palm Beach high society. In season two, Maxine is left a social pariah after a scandalous public breakdown. To survive, she must draw on her 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 the 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. 

The first season of Palm Royale received 11 Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Kristen Wiig), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Carol Burnett), and won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. The series is executive produced by Dern and Jayme Lemons for Jaywalker Pictures, Wiig, and Katie O’Connell Marsh. 

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