Despite Palm Royale's stellar cast and heady ideas, the show was greeted with mixed reviews, and was hardly the critical darling that it was seemingly shaping up to be. Nevertheless, the sheer star power and intrigue of the show was enough to get plenty of people tuning in as it snagged 11 Emmy nominations in the process, and Apple TV+ renewed Palm Royale for a second season quite quickly. With many mysteries still unsolved, the sophomore outing of Palm Royale could give the show a chance to improve while maintaining all the elements that worked during its debut outing.
Palm Royale Season 2 Latest News
A Carol Burnett Show Reunion Is Planned In Season 2
Custom image by Yailin Chacon One of the biggest stars of the first season was comedy icon Carol Burnett, and the latest news confirms that a former Carol Burnett co-star will appear in Palm Royale season 2. Working together for years on the beloved Carol Burnett Show and the sitcom Mamma's Family, Vicki Lawrence and Burnett will reunite in the cast of Palm Royale. Though details about her character are unknown, Lawrence will appear in the series and even share scenes with Burnett. It's expected that more details will emerge once the show gets closer to release.
Palm Royale Season 2 Is Confirmed
Apple TV+ Quickly Renewed The Series
Though the reviews for season 1 were lackluster, Palm Royale's debut season was a big success in terms of viewership. As such, Apple TV+ opted to renew the series about a month after the first season concluded in June 2024 (via The Hollywood Reporter). Clearly banking on the potential popularity of the series, the first season intentionally contained a slew of cliffhangers that necessitated a follow-up season. Filming began in September 2024 (via Collider) but a full timeline for the series' return hasn't been announced.
To celebrate the show's renewal, Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss said:
“ Palm Royale has delighted global audiences and we are thrilled that viewers will have the opportunity to spend more time with this highly entertaining, iconic cast, from Kristen Wiig to the incomparable Carol Burnett. We can’t wait for everyone to experience the next brilliantly witty chapter in the lives of the Palm Beach high society set that Abe Sylvia, Kristen, Laura Dern and this incredible team behind the show have brought so vibrantly to life.”
Palm Royale Season 2 Cast Details
The Star-Studded Ensemble Will Return In Season 2
Even though Palm Royale season 1 ended on few shocking twists, the cast of the series is expected to remain intact going into season 2. A few returns are guaranteed, including SNL alum Kristen Wiig as aspiring socialite Maxine, who is devoted to her deceptive husband Douglas (played by Josh Lucas), who will also likely return. Also returning is Carol Burnett as the devious Norma Dellacorte, who spent the entire first season plotting ways to kill Maxine and get out of her conservatorship.
Ricky Martin's Robert Diaz may have been shot in the season finale, but since his death wasn't shown, it's expected that he'll recover. Meanwhile, the gripping conflict between Evelyn (Allison Janney) and Linda (Laura Dern) is only just getting started, and those two powerhouse actors will also return. Among a slew of other potential returns, the cast has already grown with the addition of Full House star John Stamos in an as-yet-unnamed role, as well as comedy legend Vicki Lawrence, who will reunite with former co-star and creative partner Carol Burnett.
The presumptive cast of Palm Royale season 2 includes:
Kristen Wiig | Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons |  |
Carol Burnett | Norma Dellacorte |  |
Josh Lucas | Douglas Darby Dellacorte-Simmons |  |
Ricky Martin | Robert Diaz |  |
Leslie Bibb | Dinah Donohue |  |
Amber Chardae Robinson | Virginia |  |
Laura Dern | Linda Shaw |  |
Allison Janney | Evelyn Rollins |  Image via AppleTv+ |
Julia Duffy | Mary Meredith Jones Davidsoul |  |
John Stamos | Unknown |  |
Vicki Lawrence | Unknown |  |
Palm Royale Season 2 Story Details
A Ton Of Cliffhangers Left Over From Season 1
To say that season 1 of Palm Royale left a lot of unanswered questions would be an understatement, and it's clear that it merely set the stage for an explosive second season. Having spoken her mind about everyone at Palm Royale while performing onstage, Maxine made enemies out of the socialites she was trying to befriend, and the fallout will be unimaginable. On a more personal level, she will also have to deal with her husband's infidelity, and the baby he is expecting with another woman.
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Kristen Wiig plays Maxine Dellacorte Simmons in Apple TV+'s Palm Royale, a woman desperate to fit in with Palm Beach high society in 1969.
Meanwhile, Norma's machinations to knock off Maxine aren't over, even if her initial plan failed. This means she'll be going after her in-law, and Maxine's life could still be in danger. Robert was shot in the season 1 finale, and his fate has yet to be revealed, and Evelyn's battle against her step-daughter, Linda, is just heating up. The writers couldn't have crammed more twists into Palm Royale if they tried, and season 2 will have a lot of knots to untie.
In a luxurious 1960s Palm Beach resort, socialite families compete for status and influence. Amidst glamorous parties and hidden scandals, a woman seeks to upend the social hierarchy, revealing secrets and challenging the established norms of the elite community.
Release Date March 20, 2024
Seasons 1
Streaming Service(s) Apple TV+
Writers Abe Sylvia
Directors Abe Sylvia , Stephanie Lang , Tate Taylor
Creator(s) Abe Sylvia
English (US) ·