7 Shows To Watch If You Enjoyed Maxton Hall

If you enjoyed the angsty, high-stakes drama of ‘Maxton Hall–The World Between Us’, you're likely hooked on the enemies-to-lovers trope, the dramatic class divide, and the luxurious, secretive world of elite schools.

7 Shows to Watch If You Enjoyed Maxton Hall

Here are 7 shows that deliver on the romance, secrets, and exclusive setting that made ‘Maxton Hall’ a global hit.

1. Elite (Netflix)

This is arguably the closest match to ‘Maxton Hall’ in premise and theme. It combines high-school drama with murder mystery. The plot kicks off when three working-class students enroll in Las Encinas, Spain's most exclusive private school, on scholarship. The inevitable clash with the wealthy, privileged students leads to intense power dynamics, shocking secrets, and deep, complicated romances.

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2. Young Royals (Netflix)

It is a slightly more grounded, heartfelt take on the elite school setting, focusing on royal responsibility. The show is set at the prestigious boarding school Hillerska. Prince Wilhelm (the James Beaufort equivalent) is forced to attend after a scandal. He grapples with his royal duty versus following his heart, particularly when he develops a relationship with a non-royal student, mirroring the class conflict between James and Ruby.

3. Gossip Girl (2007–2012) (Various Platforms)

It is the blueprint for American elite teen drama, capturing the wealth, fashion, and social maneuvering. It focuses on the scandalous lives of Manhattan's ultra-privileged Upper East Siders. The central rivalry between Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen, and the turbulent, passionate Chuck and Blair romance, provides the same level of dramatic intensity and 'it couple' chemistry found in ‘Maxton Hall’.

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4. Bridgerton (Netflix)

If you loved the unbearable romantic tension and the societal power dynamics, this period drama is your next binge. It exchanges the prep school setting for the high-society marriage market, but the dynamics are identical. The romance in Season 2 (Kate and Anthony) is a quintessential enemies-to-lovers story, full of pining and clashing personalities, set against a backdrop of wealth and secrets exposed by an anonymous gossip columnist (Lady Whistledown).

5. The O.C. (Various Platforms)

It is the classic early 2000s drama that perfected the ‘clash of classes’ trope. It follows Ryan Atwood, a troubled but good-hearted teen from a broken home, who is adopted into the wealthy Cohen family of Newport Beach. The entire show is built on the culture clash between Ryan's working-class roots and the materialism of the coastal elite, echoing Ruby Bell's struggle at ‘Maxton Hall’.

6. The Heirs (The Inheritors) (Various Platforms)

It is a Korean drama that delivers on the high-school setting and the rich-boy/poor-girl romance. The series centres on a group of affluent high school students who are heirs to massive family business empires. The main love story is between Kim Tan, the privileged heir, and Cha Eun-sang, a poor girl who gets involved in his world. It hits every note of the class divide and star-crossed love that defines James and Ruby's story.

7. Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017) (Various Platforms)

This show masterfully weaves together the intense secrets, complicated relationships, and the ever-present threat of an anonymous blackmailer that keeps the tension high. Like ‘Maxton Hall’, the entire series revolves around a group of students in an affluent world whose lives are controlled and threatened by a shadowy figure. While ‘Pretty Little Liars’ focuses less on the class divide and more on the suspense and friendships, the constant uncovering of dangerous secrets and the high-stakes drama surrounding the main characters is a perfect fit if you loved the intrigue of the ‘Maxton Hall’ world.

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