When Maxton Hall premiered on Prime Video in May 2024, it took off almost immediately. Viewers couldn't get enough of the fiery push-and-pull between Ruby Bell and James Beaufort, the intoxicating mix of privilege and pressure inside the prestigious academy, and the overarching story that explored ambition, identity, and the messy consequences of falling for someone far outside your world.
Thanks to the show’s rapid popularity, Prime Video officially ordered a second season only a week after the series first launched. Now that new installment is finally out, and people can't stop talking about it just like the first season. But with all that excitement also comes a big question for parents: Is Maxton Hall season 2 actually appropriate for teens?
So, here's the thing. While Maxton Hall might be marketed as a teen drama, it actually contains mature content that some parents might not be comfortable with letting their teens watch. On its official Prime Video page, the show lists a content advisory for season 2. According to the advisory, the new season features nudity, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, and sexual content.
This advisory is a clear signal that, despite its teen-focused marketing, the show deals with themes and situations that may be better suited for older teens or viewers who can handle more mature material. In fact, Prime Video has set the second season's maturity rating at "16+." This means that the streaming service considers the content suitable for viewers who are at least 16 years old.
So, to answer the question of whether teens can watch Maxton Hall season 2, it ultimately depends on their age, maturity, and how comfortable parents are with them viewing more intense content. We've watched the first five episodes of the second season, and it's pretty tame compared to some other teen dramas.
There isn't any serious nudity in this show. Most of what's shown is the back of a man's buttocks (briefly) and shirtless torso, and a brief glimpse of a woman's breast. One scene shows a female character wearing only her undergarments. The sex scenes aren't too wild either. There's a lot of passionate kissing, but we never see explicit sexual activity on screen.
The most intimate moment in the second season that some parents might find concerning involves a male and a female character in the process of hooking up. The male character moves down the female character's body until he reaches her private area. However, she is fully wearing her underwear, and the scene stops quickly, making it relatively mild in terms of sexual content.
When it comes to drug use, there's a scene in the second season that shows a character snorting drugs. There's even a party scene where a bunch of older teens are drinking alcohol. However, there’s minimal swearing or smoking.
Overall, Maxton Hall season 2 balances teen drama with moments of more mature content, but nothing is overly graphic or extreme. While older teens may be able to handle the sexual tension, drug and alcohol use, and occasional strong language, parents should still be aware of these elements and consider whether their teen is ready for them.
Maxton Hall season 2 is streaming on Prime Video right now.