Palm Royale season 2 episode 8 spoilers: Is Evelyn’s affair about to destroy Maxine’s plan? Check out what happens

As the second-to-last episode of Palm Royale Season 2 drops, fans are in for a wild ride. Titled Maxine Hits the Slopes, Episode 8 takes the story out of sunny Palm Beach and into the snowy Swiss Alps. With the finale approaching, every twist matters, and the stakes have never been higher.

For anyone looking for a mix of drama, betrayal, and high-stakes family secrets this New Year’s Eve, Episode 8 delivers it all. The shift from Palm Beach to Switzerland adds a fresh, cold backdrop to the chaos, making it visually stunning and emotionally charged. Viewers can binge on luxury, suspense, and scandal while cosying up with friends or family as the year ends.

The episode begins with Maxine (Kristen Wiig), Douglas (Josh Lucas), and Mitzi (Kaia Gerber) arriving in Switzerland, chasing assets tied to the mysterious Dellacorte trust. But it’s far from a holiday ski trip. Everyone in Palm Royale is scheming for their own gain, and the snowy Alps become a playground for secrets to unravel.

Mitzi is still angry at Maxine for faking her death. Douglas tries to win back Maxine’s favour, hinting at reconciliation after the baby is born. Evelyn, meanwhile, is frazzled after a secret affair with Jed and attempts to sabotage Maxine’s plans. On the flight, Maxine notices Eduardo’s expensive watch, realising Evelyn is up to no good. Meanwhile, Robert continues to rise in Swiss society, admiring a massive portrait commissioned by Norma, who is mysteriously missing.

At the hotel, Lotte reveals that the town is overrun with Krampus festival chaos, telling a dark tale about Krampus and his wife that echoes themes of betrayal and injustice toward women. Maxine’s attempt to access the Dellacorte trust at a Swiss bank fails, as only Linda, Douglas’s ex, can legally touch the money. But Maxine doesn’t quit; she hatches Plan B with flight attendants and forces Evelyn into signing a partnership deal to secure her cut.

The episode piles on betrayals. Evelyn confronts Mitzi about Jed being the father of her baby, demanding half the money, while Mitzi has already promised it to Maxine. Dinah’s search for a Fabergé egg unexpectedly leads to letters suggesting Norma may have killed Axel. Meanwhile, Douglas and Robert clash over jackets, accidentally handing Axel’s letters to Robert.

The biggest reveal comes when Lotte opens a secret door, revealing she is actually Charlotte Moriarty. “Norma” is really her daughter, Agnes, who has been living under her sister’s name. Agnes has her own plans, claiming Mitzi’s baby if Mitzi marries Robert. Maxine and Douglas then recover Axel’s letters, discovering graves that confirm Norma is dead, leaving Agnes and Charlotte’s stories to unfold.

As the episode escalates, Douglas collapses after schnapps, leaving viewers questioning if it’s poison or panic. Evelyn crashes into the Krampus festivities covered in soot, stealing the spotlight in the worst way possible. Robert burns Axel’s letters, hiding secrets about a child who calls him “Dad”. Meanwhile, romantic tension builds as Dinah and Eduardo hit the ski slopes together, while Mitzi shares a charged moment with Eduardo.

Maxine Hits the Slopes showcases Kristen Wiig’s sharp performance as Maxine, Kaia Gerber’s emotional depth as Mitzi, and Josh Lucas’s charm as Douglas. Carol Burnett’s presence as Norma/Agnes adds gravitas, while the ensemble cast, including Perry, Dinah, Evelyn, and Lotte/Charlotte Moriarty, keeps the plot twisting at every turn.

With Episode 8 closing multiple cliffhangers, fans are left on the edge of their seats. Poison, secrets, betrayals, and new alliances set the stage for the explosive ninth episode of Palm Royale Season 2 on January 7, 2026.