Apple TV Cancels 'Palm Royale' After Two Seasons

The Kristen Wiig-led high-society dramedy won't return for a third season.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Apple TV has canceled the Kristen Wiig-led drama series "Palm Royale" after two seasons, Variety has confirmed. The show, created by Abe Sylvia, followed Wiig's character Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons as she tried to infiltrate the upper echelons of Palm Beach's exclusive Palm Royale beach club. The ensemble cast also included Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Charade Robinson, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Kaia Gerber, and Carol Burnett.

Why it matters

"Palm Royale" was one of Apple TV's high-profile original series, and its cancellation after just two seasons is a setback for the streamer as it continues to build out its programming slate to compete with rivals like Netflix and Disney+.

The details

The series was loosely adapted from Juliet McDaniel's 2018 novel "Mr. Perfect on Paper" and followed Wiig's character Maxine as she schemed to become the belle of 1960s Palm Beach society by gaining membership to the exclusive Palm Royale beach club.

  • The first season of "Palm Royale" launched on Apple TV in 2024.
  • The series has now been canceled after two seasons.

The players

Kristen Wiig

The lead actress who portrayed Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons, the show's central character.

Abe Sylvia

The creator of "Palm Royale" who adapted the series from the 2018 novel "Mr. Perfect on Paper" by Juliet McDaniel.

Apple TV

The streaming service that commissioned and aired "Palm Royale" for its first two seasons before canceling the series.

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The takeaway

The cancellation of "Palm Royale" after just two seasons on Apple TV highlights the challenges streamers face in developing and sustaining hit original programming in an increasingly crowded marketplace.