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Overnight success Maxton Hall is coming back for a third — and final — season, but is every cast member returning?
The German-language TV drama, which premiered in May 2024, introduced viewers to an unlikely enemies-to-lovers romance between private school classmates Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James Beaufort (Damian Hardung). While attending their prestigious U.K. school, scholarship recipient Ruby unwittingly witnessed a secret that put her on the radar of the wealthy James.
Based on Mona Kasten’s book series, Maxton Hall quickly found record-breaking success, becoming the most-watched non-U.S. title during its first week on Prime Video. It was later renewed for a second — and then a third — season.
Prime Video confirmed that the final season would premiere in December 2026. Before its return, Hardung spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about the vision for the final chapter.
“[Them going into season 3 in a better place as a couple] would be my hope for them. They’ve been through so much. After all this, what else can there be that?” Hardung noted in November 2025. “That’s why the third book [which inspires season 3] is called Save Us. Because it’s about the two of them actually being together and fighting against the outer world.”
Keep scrolling to see which Maxton Hall stars are coming back for season 3 — and which aren’t:
Harriet Herbig-Matten
Herbig-Matten is reprising the role of Ruby in season 3.
Damian Hardung
Hardung was also filming scenes for season 3, which will wrap up Ruby and James’ love story.
Sonja Weißer
James’ sister, Lydia, is expected to be a major player in the final chapter.
Fedja van Huêt
Maxton Hall wouldn’t be what it is without James and Lydia’s father stirring up trouble in season 3.
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Justus Riesner
Alistair is due to return to the show in season 3.
Runa Greiner
Ruby’s family will continue to be explored in season 3 as Greiner returns to the show.
Martin Neuhaus
Ruby and Ember’s father will also likely be in season 3.
Julia-Maria Köhler
After Köhler originated the role of Ruby and Ember’s mother, Gina Henkel took over starting in season 2.
