'Give Kristen Wiig her Emmy': Fans hail Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' for delivering 'craziest ending'

Fans love the epic finale of 'Palm Royale' and praise Kristen Wiig for her spectacular portrayal of Maxine Simmons
PUBLISHED MAY 8, 2024
Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons in 'Palm Royale' wins hearts (@appletv+)
Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons in 'Palm Royale' wins hearts (@appletv+)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Kristen Wiig is garnering praise for her role in Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale'.

Wiig appears as Maxine Simmons, a former pageant winner from Chattanooga who migrates to Palm Beach with a dream to inherit the wealth of her husband's estranged aunt, Norma Dellacorte (played by Carol Burnett), and find her place in Palm Beach's high society.

From Wiig's captivating accent to her grip over the layered emotions of Maxine, she has nailed the part like a queen.

Kristen Wiig steals the show in Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale'

'Palm Royale' concluded on May 8 leaving fans wanting for more (@appletv+)
Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons in 'Palm Royale' (@appletv+)

Fans of the Apple TV+' series have assembled on the micro-blogging site, X, expressing that Kristen Wiig's performance deserves an Emmy.

A fan exclaimed, "Kristen Wiig NEEDS to win the Emmy next year for PalmRoyale she’s too good" while another wrote a similar tweet that reads, "Where is Kristen Wiig's Emmy? She need it right now!!"



 



 

"Holy S--t Palm Royale just delivered one of this season’s best cliffhangers. I need that season 2 renewal announcement ASAP. And just give Kristen Wiig her Emmy now for her performance in the finale. WOW!" the appreciation for Wiig continues in another tweet.

Another fan wrote, "Just finished Palm Royale finale and idc about the competition but Kristen Wiig needs to win that Emmy for best actress in a comedy series. The last sequence alone should be enough for her to take it."



 



 

"Absolutely an award winning performance by Kristen Wiig as Maxine! The Finale singing “Is That All There Is” brought tears to my eyes so very convincing! The supporting cast was amazing & very well cast! Bring on Season 2!!" reads another tweet.



 

Fans demand Season 2 of 'Palm Royale'

Ricky Martin and Kristen Wiig in 'Palm Royale' (@appletv+)
Ricky Martin and Kristen Wiig in 'Palm Royale' (@appletv+)

The ending of 'Palm Royale' has taken fans by surprise. An X user wrote, "Palm Royale is a fascinating show. I genuinely did not like the first half, but these last few episodes have actually been pretty good. I don't think I've ever turned around my opinion so much within a single season."

"That was one of the craziest endings ever! PalmRoyale let our mother Kristen Wiig to explore her range of acting. Sharing frames with the likes of Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and Carol Burnett; she proved that she was born for this role. All hail Ms. Maxine Dellacorte!" reviewed another fan.



 



 

Fans are now demanding 'Palm Royale' to be renewed for another season. A fan requested, "Please Apple we need Palm Royale Season 2. I'm begging I need more Kristen Wiig."



 

"Okay that ending is begging for a second season right? Apple TV you're going give us season 2 righttt???," says another fan.



 

Will there be 'Palm Royale' Season 2?

Allison Janney and Jason Canela in 'Palm Royale' (@appletv+)
Allison Janney and Jason Canela in 'Palm Royale' (@appletv+)

There has been no official announcement for 'Palm Royale' being renewed for another season. Created by Abe Sylvia, it was rolled out as a miniseries, hinting that there won't be further seasons.

Moreover, Juliet McDaniel's novel 'Mr. & Mrs. American Pie' that inspired 'Palm Royale' has no sequel.

Though at this point of time, the chances of renewal look bleak, we will update you as soon as we discover more.

'Palm Royale' trailer



 

'Palm Royale' Season 1 is available to stream on Apple TV+

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