Maxton Hall season 3 better give this underrated character their moment
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been rooting for this underrated Maxton Hall character since day one. 
Netflix might be known for having many great teen shows, but Prime Video is giving them a serious run for their money with bold, binge-worthy originals. One of those shows is Maxton Hall, the gripping German teen series that’s turning casual viewers into obsessed fans with its slow-burn romance and intense drama.
Based on the bestselling book trilogy by Mona Kasten, Maxton Hall plunges viewers into a world of privilege, power, and dark secrets. We follow Ruby Bell, a bright scholarship student determined to make her mark at the elite Maxton Hall boarding school so that she can eventually secure her academic future at Oxford University.
But after accidentally uncovering a dangerous secret tied to the powerful Beaufort family, Ruby finds herself in the crosshairs of wealthy heir James Beaufort. An enemies-to-lovers dynamic then sparks between them. For the first two seasons, we’ve watched Ruby and James’s love story unfold. However, there’s one underrated character who has been quietly stealing scenes and proving to be just as compelling. If the upcoming Maxton Hall season 3 doesn’t finally give them the spotlight they deserve, I won’t be a happy camper at all.
Ember needs a bigger role in Maxton Hall season 3
Ember (Runa Greiner) in Maxton Hall season 2 | Prime Video
Don’t get me wrong. Watching James and Ruby’s slow-burn romance unfold has been enjoyable to watch, and I can’t wait to see where their story goes in season 3. However, I’ve also enjoyed watching Ember Bell just as much. It’s just unfortunate that she hasn’t gotten much screentime. The only times we’ve really seen her are when Ruby returns home and talks to her. But even in those short moments, Ember manages to be hilarious, clever, and totally relatable.
She’s the oldest Bell sibling, and you can tell she’s the one keeping the family grounded. Ember’s smart, creative, and full of personality. Whether she’s cracking a joke, offering Ruby advice, or just being her authentic self, she makes an impression every time she’s on screen. But Ember isn’t just Ruby’s cheerleader.
Her love for fashion and knack for designing and refashioning clothes shows she’s not just smart and supportive, she’s also got her own ambitions and flair. It would be exciting to see Ember finally get a storyline that lets her creativity and personality take center stage, instead of just popping in for Ruby’s scenes. In Maxton Hall season 2, there was a small scene showing her and Wren flirting and eventually hooking up.
Those who read the books know that they get together. So it looks like the writers were setting up Ember and Wren’s romance for Maxton Hall season 3. My only concern is that the show’s creative team might not give this storyline that much attention, and that would be a real shame. Besides Ruby and James, I could see the third season focusing more on Lydia and her storyline with Graham and their unborn babies. I would be happy to see more of that, but Ember deserves her time in the spotlight too.
But I guess I’ll just have to wait until Maxton Hall season 3 premieres to see if the show finally grants my wish.
Maxton Hall season 3 receives an exciting update (but there’s a brutal catch)
When Maxton Hall: The World Between Us first dropped on Prime Video in May 2024, absolutely no one was ready for the way it would dominate the streaming world overnight. What began as a beloved book series instantly transformed into one of the most addictive, emotionally intense, and beautifully made teen dramas we’ve seen in years.
Viewers everywhere fell completely in love with Ruby Bell and James Beaufort’s electric, slow-burn romance. With its glossy prep-school backdrop and raw, heartfelt performances, Maxton Hall doesn’t just bring the drama. It delivers feels, and fans look forward to every new season that’s released. Maxton Hall season 2 just recently wrapped up its run, and now everyone’s eagerly turning their eyes to what comes next for Ruby and James.
The end of the second season left fans reeling with emotions, a cliffhanger, and a desperate need for answers, which is why anticipation for season 3 has skyrocketed. And now, we finally have an exciting update about the highly anticipated third installment. But as thrilling as the announcement is, it’s accompanied by a brutal catch that is sure to dampen the excitement of what fans were hoping for when it comes to the romance series.
Maxton Hall season 3 wraps filming
James (Damian Hardung) and Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten) in Maxton Hall season 2 | Prime Video
So, let’s start off with the good news. The cameras have officially stopped rolling on Maxton Hall season 3. The official Prime Video Germany Instagram page shared this incredible news on Dec. 1. Fans were even treated to a first-look image from the set featuring most of the cast.
In the picture are Harriet Herbig-Matten (Ruby), Damian Hardung (James), Dagny Dewath (Ophelia), Govinda Gabriel Cholleti (Kesh), Justus Riesner (Alistair), Sonja Weißer (Lydia), Eidin Jalali (Graham), Andrea Guo (Linn), Ben Felipe (Cyril), and Esmael Agostinho (Wren). So it’s safe to say they will all be reprising their respective roles in the new season.
Overall, it’s been pretty quiet on the Maxton Hall season 3 front, with not many updates. In fact, there wasn’t even any news on when production had started. But now, fans finally have something to celebrate. With filming wrapping, that puts us one step closer to seeing Ruby and James back on our screens!
Maxton Hall season 3 is likely the final season
Remember when we said the exciting update comes with a brutal catch? This is it. Deadline had the opportunity to speak with Maxton Hall head writer and executive producer Ceylan Yildirim, who stated that while discussions about the franchise’s future are always open, as things stand, there are no plans to continue the series beyond the original trilogy. In other words, it’s looking like the upcoming Maxton Hall season 3 will be the final chapter, bringing Ruby and James’s story to a close once and for all.
“Together with our partners at Amazon MGM Studios, we are always open to discussions. However, as things stand at present, there are no plans to do so.”
However, fans shouldn’t be that surprised if they’re familiar with the book series the show is based on. Maxton Hall is based on the book series of the same name by Mona Kasten. There are only three novels in the series, with each season of the show adapting one book. The first season adapted the first novel Save Me, the second season brought Save You to life, and the third season will conclude the story with Save Us.
There wouldn’t be any more source material after season 3, so it would make sense for the series to end with this season. While this is unfortunate news for fans who wanted to see the Maxton Hall universe expand even further, the good news is that we’ll get a conclusion. Nowadays in the streaming era, not many shows are given the chance to tell a complete story from start to finish. So having a proper finale is a rare treat for viewers.
Although an official release date for Maxton Hall season 3 has not been announced yet, the third season will most likely come out sometime in 2026. A new installment of this hit teen series has come out every year since its premiere, so fans can reasonably expect season 3 to follow the same pattern if there are no delays.
Here’s the synopsis for Maxton Hall season 3 via Deadline:
“Ruby is on the edge: She has been suspended from Maxton Hall College, and all evidence points to James being responsible for her expulsion. A slap in the face that not only endangers Ruby’s Oxford dream, but also puts their love to a severe test. While Ruby and James do everything to save Ruby’s graduation, their environment and James’s circle of friends get caught in an emotional whirlwind that completely disrupts the existing order. Ruby and James painfully realize: Their worlds couldn’t be further apart, and not everything is as it seems. Can their love and friendships survive the enormous storms while the shadows of the past grow darker?”
Stay tuned to Show Snob for more news and coverage on Maxton Hall season 3!
