'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' Episode 1 Ending Explained: Ruby Bell and James Beaufort's destiny entangles

Despite their hate relationship, Ruby Bell and James Beaufort are tasked to work together in 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' Episode 1
PUBLISHED MAY 9, 2024
Tension started between James Beaufort and Ruby Bell in 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' Episode 1 (@primevideo)
Tension started between James Beaufort and Ruby Bell in 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' Episode 1 (@primevideo)

Contains spoilers for 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us'

BERLIN, GERMANY: 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' has premiered on Prime Video, on May 9, 2024. The six-part German series follows the love story of James Beaufort (Damian Hardung), an arrogant and ignorant son of a millionaire, and Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten), a quick-witted and hard-working scholarship student.

'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' Episode 1 sets stage for their spicy chemistry when James tries to buy Ruby's silence who saw his sister Lydia Beaufort (Sonja Weißer) making out with Professor Sutton.

While James has all the riches and good looks that could make any girl fall for him, Ruby is least interested in whatever he has to offer.

What happens at the Welcome party in 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us'?

Damian Hardung as James Beaufort in 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' (@primevideo)
Damian Hardung as James Beaufort in 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' (@primevideo)

Throughout the episode, we see Ruby chasing for a recommendation letter to the Oxford university. When the Headmaster tells that organizing a good Welcome party is her way to get one, she leaves no stone unturned to ensure that things go smoothly.

James, with an intention to create troubles for Ruby, arranges for a striptease at the party. The unprecedented performance makes the Headmaster angry and puts Ruby's recommendation letter at risk.

Ruby Bell and James Beaufort have a chance at redemption in 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' Episode 1

Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell in a still from 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us'  (@primevideo)
Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell in a still from 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' (@primevideo)

Ruby and James are called in the Headmaster's office after the big scandal at the party. The Headmaster denies Ruby his recommendation citing that she failed at her organizational abilities.

He also adds that he is aware of James involvement in the scandal as someone saw him paying off to the DJ. As part of his punishment, James is suspended from the Lacrosse team.

In desperation, Ruby requests a chance of redemption. Being a good student, she acknowledges her mistake and requests another opportunity to showcase her abilities at an upcoming event.

The Headmaster then asks James to assist Ruby, making their destinies entangle despite their opposing desire.

In the upcoming episode, fights and arguments between Ruby and James would take the center stage before they eventually fall for each other.

'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us' is available to stream on Prime Video.

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