Palm Royale Maxine Plays Dead (Season 2, Episode 7)
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TV Episode | 58 min | Comedy, Drama

Palm Royale

Maxine Plays Dead (Season 2, Episode 7)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 58 min | Comedy, Drama

Robert is torn between his best friend and his oldest friend. Dinah uncovers the source of her death threats.

Showrunner

Abe Sylvia

Director

Abe Sylvia (directed by)

Writers

Juliet McDaniel (based on the book 'Mr. & Mrs. American Pie' by) | Abe Sylvia (created for television by) | Logan Faust (written by) (story editor) | Becky Mode (written by)

Producer

Jesse Sternbaum (producer)

Composer

Jeff Toyne (composer)

Cinematographer

Kris Krosskove (director of photography)

Casting

Kerry Barden (casting director) | Paul Schnee (casting director)

Production Designer

Jon Carlos (production designer)

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 24, 2025

Release date

Dec 24, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 8 wins & 51 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
23 cast members

Name	Known for
Kristen Wiig Maxine Simmons Maxine Simmons See fewer	Bridesmaids (I) (2011)
Ricky Martin Robert Robert See fewer	Ricky Martin: Livin' la vida loca (1999)
Josh Lucas Douglas Dellacorte Simmons Douglas Dellacorte Simmons See fewer	Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Leslie Bibb Dinah Donahue Dinah Donahue See fewer	Iron Man (I) (2008)
Amber Chardae Robinson Virginia Virginia See fewer	Stuber (2019)
Kaia Gerber Mitzi Mitzi See fewer	Bottoms (2023)
Laura Dern Linda Shaw (credit only) Linda Shaw (credit only) See fewer	Jurassic Park (1993)
Allison Janney Evelyn Rollins Evelyn Rollins See fewer	The Help (2011)
Carol Burnett Norma Dellacorte Norma Dellacorte See fewer	The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
Julia Duffy Mary Jones Davidsoul Mary Jones Davidsoul See fewer	Newhart (1982)
Matt Rogers Bruce Bruce See fewer	I Love That for You (2022)
Mindy Cohn Ann Holiday Ann Holiday See fewer	Palm Royale (2024)
Jason Canela Eddie Eddie See fewer	Palm Royale (2024)
Jordan Bridges Perry Donahue Perry Donahue See fewer	Rizzoli & Isles (2010)
Ryan Dorsey Jedebedaiah Jedebedaiah See fewer	Big Sky (2020)
Clare Grant Mrs. Sanka Mrs. Sanka See fewer	Changeland (2019)
Patti LuPone Marjorie Merriweather Post Marjorie Merriweather Post See fewer	Beau Is Afraid (2023)
Tom Lenk Rex Rex See fewer	Room 104 (2017)
Dan Leahy Patrick Patrick See fewer	St. Denis Medical (2024)
John Hill Charlie Charlie See fewer	The Good Shepherd (2006)
Jonathan Fishman IRS Tax Goon IRS Tax Goon See fewer	Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Eileen Grubba Beverly Beverly See fewer	High Potential (2024)
Josh Johnston Front Desk Agent Front Desk Agent See fewer	Radio Play Revival (I) (2021)