'Palm Royale' Episode 4 Takeaway: Startling revelation about Douglas rocks Maxine Simmons' life
Contains spoilers for 'Palm Royale' Episode 4
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 'Palm Royale', a highly-anticipated period comedy series, premiered on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
The series based on Juliet McDaniel's novel 'Mr and Mrs American Pie' revolves around Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), an outsider struggling to fit into the Palm Beach high society.
Starring Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, and Leslie Bibb in pivotal roles, 'Palm Royale' delves into the lives of a wealthy and exclusive group competing for status and recognition.
In 'Palm Royale' Episode 3, Maxine discovered that Norma Dellacorte's (Carol Burnett) wealth would fund a trust for the Palm Beach Pedigree Feline Society.
This revelation completely altered her understanding of the situation, as she had previously believed she and her husband would inherit Norma's wealth.
In 'Palm Royale' Episode 4, Maxine's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers the truth about her husband.
Maxine Simmons struggles to tell Douglas Dellacorte they won't inherit Norma's wealth
In 'Palm Royale' Episode 4, Maxine Simmons finds herself in a difficult position as she struggles to break the news to her husband, Douglas Dellacorte (Josh Lucas) that they will not inherit Norma's wealth.
Maxine turns to Linda (Laura Dern) to disclose the unexpected turn of events regarding their inheritance from Norma. Linda tries to calm Maxine down, understanding the shock and disappointment she must be feeling.
Linda encourages Maxine to talk to Douglas about their situation. However, Maxine devises a plan to obtain conservatorship over Norma to secure her financial future and lifestyle.
Maxine Simmons learns a shocking truth about Douglas Dellacorte
After successfully securing conservatorship over Norma, Maxine's life takes a dramatic turn when she learns a startling truth about her husband, Douglas.
At the end of 'Palm Royale' Episode 4, Maxine comes across a blue invitation, sparking curiosity and potentially signaling a significant development in the plot.
After opening the envelope, Maxine is stunned to learn that the man who left Linda at the altar was her own husband, Douglas. She rushes home, her voice trembling with fury as she urgently calls out for her husband.
Can Maxine uncover the truth about Douglas' past actions? Only time will tell.
'Palm Royale' Episode 4 is currently streaming on Apple TV+