Reel Review Mom

Some shows are pure comfort watches. Others are deliciously chaotic. Palm Royale on Apple TV+ somehow manages to be both—and I absolutely love it. In preparation for season 2, I rewatched all of season 1 in December, and honestly? It only made me love the show even more.

Set in the glitzy, sun-soaked world of 1960s Palm Beach high society, Palm Royale follows Maxine Simmons (played to perfection by Kristin Wiig), a woman with big dreams, bigger ambition, and absolutely no intention of staying on the outside looking in. Wiig is phenomenal here—funny, vulnerable, unhinged in the best way, and surprisingly heartfelt. This role lets her flex muscles we don’t always get to see, and she completely owns it.

And yes—Ricky Martin. You heard me right. He’s genuinely fantastic. His performance adds depth, warmth, and emotional grounding to the series, and he fits seamlessly into this glamorous, cutthroat world. If you’re going in skeptical, trust me: he works, and he works well.

What really makes Palm Royale shine is its tone. It’s colorful, campy, and sharp, but there’s real substance beneath the sequins and martinis. The writing balances satire with sincerity, poking fun at wealth, power, and social climbing while still giving its characters room to be human.

Rewatching season 1 reminded me just how layered and entertaining this show is. Every episode is dripping in style—costumes, sets, music—all while telling a story that’s oddly relatable if you’ve ever wanted to belong somewhere that didn’t quite want you back.

If you haven’t watched Palm Royale yet, now is the perfect time to dive in before season 2 arrives. And if you have? A rewatch might be in order.

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