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Maxton Hall Season 2 Arrives on Prime Video – But Is It Too Familiar?
The much-anticipated Maxton Hall Season 2 has finally dropped on Prime Video, bringing back the glitzy world of elite boarding schools, tangled romances, and over-the-top drama. But after the release of the first three episodes, fans are calling out the series for shamelessly copying The Summer I Turned Pretty—and failing to capture its magic.
From contrived love triangles to recycled emotional beats, Maxton Hall Season 2 feels less like an original story and more like a hollow imitation of Amazon’s hit coming-of-age romance. Here’s why viewers are frustrated.
The Forced Love Triangle: A TSITP Carbon Copy
One of the most glaring similarities is the sudden, unconvincing love triangle. In The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP), Belly is torn between brothers Conrad (brooding and intense) and Jeremiah (charming and carefree).
Maxton Hall Season 2 replicates this dynamic almost verbatim: Ruby is now caught between James (the moody aristocrat) and his cousin (a Jeremiah clone—flirty, fun, and equally unnecessary). Fans immediately spotted the lazy parallel, with many calling it a “cheap knockoff” of TSITP’s central conflict.
Recycled Tropes: Miscommunication & Melodrama
Both shows rely on identical clichés:
– The emotionally stunted male lead (Conrad/James) who can’t articulate his feelings.
– Jealousy-fueled blowups (“You don’t get me!” followed by a dramatic exit).
– Beach/garden confrontations (TSITP’s ocean vs. Maxton Hall’s fancy estate).
Even the “big tragedy” plot device—a car crash—feels lifted straight from TSITP’s playbook, but with none of the emotional payoff.
Lazy Writing & Fan Backlash
Critics and fans agree: Maxton Hall Season 2 lacks originality. Social media reactions include:
– “James is Conrad with zero chemistry. Why bother?”
– “The ‘Jeremiah’ copycat is so obvious it’s painful.”
– “This is TSITP for people who hate good storytelling.”
The pacing is rushed, the humor falls flat, and the dialogue feels stiff compared to TSITP’s witty, heartfelt charm.
Verdict: Can Maxton Hall Recover?
Season 1 blended Gossip Girl’s glamour with Bridgerton-esque drama, but Season 2’s mimicry risks alienating its audience. If future episodes don’t course-correct, Maxton Hall might go from guilty pleasure to outright parody.
Have you watched the new episodes? Do you think the comparisons are fair? Share your thoughts below!
