A real success for Prime Video, Maxton Hall: The World That Divides Us is the latest series for young people that is a hit and seen everywhere on social media. Still in the top viewing spots on the platform, the German series won a large audience with a 4.3 out of 5 rating from AlloCiné viewers.
The popularity of this sensual novel quickly convinced Prime Video to offer it a second season, which should go into production soon, despite the big changes that are expected. So if you enjoyed Maxton Hall and have already finished the series, I suggest you wait to discover other plays or watch the rest of the German fiction.
What is the “Maxton Hall” series?
Adapted from the literary series Maxton Hall By Daphne Ferraro Mona Kasten, Maxton Hall: The World That Separates Us takes us to Maxton Hall, a prestigious private high school in which Ruby Belle (Harriet Herbig-Matten) develops into a full-fledged individual.
This scholarship student doesn’t care about money, parties or power because his only goal is to get into Oxford University. But when she accidentally discovers a secret that could tarnish the Beaufort family’s reputation, the young woman finds her life turned upside down.
That’s when arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort (Damian Hardung, seen in the Netflix series How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)), popular, arrogant and rich, decides to do everything he can to silence Ruby. Their exchange of passionate words suddenly ignites a spark.
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The Maxton Hall series is part of the romance genre young teenagerwhich combines complex love stories, adapted from novels, with charismatic actors and sensual scenes, as in franchises like Next, Against the Grain, Through My Window, All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
If you like this type of fiction that mostly takes place in a school setting and that pits characters from different social classes against each other, I recommend 5 other series along the same lines as Maxton Hall. and others, then this new fiction is made for you!
The Young Royals (Available on Netflix)
Created by Lisa Ambiorn with Edwin Ryding, Omar Rudberg, Malte Gardinger and Frida Argento.
When Prince Wilhelm arrives at the prestigious Hillerska boarding school, he finally sees an opportunity to discover who he really is and what kind of life he wants to live. Wilhelm begins to dream of a future where he will enjoy complete freedom and unconditional love, free from any royal obligations. But when he suddenly finds himself first in line for the throne, the dilemma takes on a whole new dimension and he must choose between love and duty.
Gossip Girl (Available on Netflix)
Created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage with Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley.
The lives of the golden youth of students at two New York private schools, seen through the ironic eyes of a mysterious “blogger” nicknamed Gossip Girl. Between love and friendship, everyone tries to play their part, but nothing is easy beyond looking perfect…
The series is adapted from the works of Cecil von Zigesar
Elite (Available on Netflix)
Created by Carlos Montero and Dario Madrona with Izan Escamilla, Aaron Piper, Esther Exposito, Jaime Laurent…
Las Encinas is the most competitive and fashionable school in Spain, welcoming elite children. It is at this school that three working-class children are taken in when their school is destroyed and the students are then distributed to several institutions.
They thought they were lucky…but maybe they’re not so lucky? The conflict between those who have everything and those who have nothing is explosive and will lead to murder. Who is really behind this crime? Is this one of the new arrivals? Or is there something darker to hide?
My First Time (Available on Netflix)
Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher with Maitrey Ramakrishnan, Richa Moorjan and Jaren Lewison.
After a traumatic year, a bright, intelligent Indian-American teenager decides to become super popular. But nothing and no one makes his task easier.
90210 Beverly Hills: The Next Generation (Available on Paramount+)
Created by Patty Carr, Lara Olsen and Rebecca Sinclair with Sheena Grimes Beach, Tristan Mack Wilds, Jessica Stroup, Matt Lanter and Annalyn McCord.
Arriving in Beverly Hills, the family has two children of the same age, a boy and a girl. The father, Harry Wilson, is a former student at Beverly Hills High School. After graduation, he moved to St. Louis. He is forced to return to the city when his mother, a returning actress, succumbs to alcoholism.
He is accompanied by his wife Debbie, a former Olympic medalist, their daughter Annie, as well as their adopted son Dixon. Two teenagers must unite and become friends in a new environment…
Dear White People (Available on Netflix)
Created by Justin Simien with Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell and Deron Horton.
The campus of the prestigious University of Winchester, plagued by rivalry, love and an identity crisis, faces a new revolution. The host of a radio show that causes controversy at school, Sam White, denounces the injustice.
Film adaptation of Dear White People
The first season of “Maxton Hall: The World Between Us” is available on Prime Video.
Source: Allocine
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