In the glittering yet treacherous halls of elite academia, where privilege clashes with ambition, Maxton Hall – The World Between Us has captivated global audiences with its intoxicating blend of forbidden romance, class warfare, and heart-wrenching drama. Based on Mona Kasten’s bestselling Save Me trilogy, the German Prime Video series follows Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten), a fiercely determined scholarship student from humble beginnings, as she navigates the cutthroat world of Maxton Hall private school. Her ultimate goal? Securing a spot at Oxford University to escape her family’s struggles. But standing in her way—and stealing her heart—is James Beaufort (Damian Hardung), the brooding heir to a billionaire dynasty, whose charm masks layers of family secrets and personal demons.

Seasons 1 and 2, released in May 2024 and November 2025 respectively, have amassed a fervent fanbase, topping charts in over 120 countries and drawing comparisons to Gossip Girl meets The Summer I Turned Pretty. Season 1 introduced Ruby’s arrival at Maxton Hall, her clash with the elite Beaufort clan, and the slow-burn spark with James amid scandals involving leaked photos and corporate intrigue. By the end, Ruby’s intellect shone through, earning her a tentative path to Oxford, while James grappled with his mother’s tragic death from a stroke and the suffocating expectations of his legacy.

Season 2 ramped up the stakes, adapting Save You with Ruby and James tentatively reunited at Oxford. Viewers watched as Ruby balanced her studies with emotional turmoil, including James’s grief-fueled recklessness and the escalating Beaufort family feuds. Lydia Beaufort (Sonja Weißer), James’s sister, navigated her own pregnancy scandal with twins, while Ruby’s mentor, teacher Graham Sutton (Eidin Jalali), became entangled in a web of accusations. The season’s finale detonated like a grenade: A misinterpreted intimate photo of Ruby and Sutton surfaces, leading to their immediate suspension from Maxton Hall. With her final scholarship exam looming, Ruby’s Oxford dreams crumble before her eyes. As police escort Sutton away—hinting at deeper ties to Lydia’s secrets—Ruby collapses in James’s arms, her future in tatters. The cliffhanger leaves fans reeling: Was this sabotage orchestrated by James’s ruthless father, Mortimer (Fedja van Huêt), to sever the couple’s bond?

Now, with Season 3 officially confirmed and slated for a bombshell premiere on March 17, 2026, the adaptation of Save Us promises to deliver the trilogy’s explosive finale. Drawing from the book’s synopsis, Ruby awakens in utter shock: “Her worst nightmare has come true, and now Oxford and all her dreams that finally seemed within reach are at risk. Worst of all, everything points to James as the one responsible.” The narrative thrusts the lovers into a maelstrom of doubt and desperation. Ruby fights tooth and nail to appeal her suspension, uncovering layers of conspiracy that threaten not just her education but her family’s bakery, already strained by economic fallout from the Beaufort empire’s meddling. James, meanwhile, embarks on a redemption arc, battling his father’s iron grip on the family business while racing to clear Ruby’s name—potentially exposing his own vulnerabilities in the process.

Expect the full ensemble to return: Ben Felipe as the loyal Cyril, Runa Greiner as the enigmatic Ember, and Andrea Guo as Ruby’s steadfast friend Lin, alongside fresh tensions from characters like Justus Riesner as Alistair. Production wrapped filming in summer 2025, allowing for this accelerated rollout—Prime Video’s confidence stems from the show’s status as their biggest non-U.S. hit, blending steamy romance with sharp social commentary on inequality.

But the real “bomb” dropped in recent teases? Whispers from set photos suggest a game-changing alliance between Ruby and an unexpected Beaufort insider, flipping the betrayal narrative on its head and hinting at a path to reconciliation—or irreversible heartbreak. Will Ruby reclaim her Oxford destiny, or will the scandal’s shadows consume her and James forever? As director Martin Schreier emphasized, the series stays true to its core: “The love story between Ruby and James as the central driving force.” With six episodes poised to unravel these threads, Season 3 isn’t just a conclusion—it’s a reckoning. Mark your calendars for March 17, 2026; Maxton Hall is calling one last time, and it’s poised to break hearts worldwide.