In Many teem drama the real villane is the parent/family

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I mean he definitely could have caught up to me on that staircase because I would have been stopping to catch my breath every so often. haha! I liked the lights and shadows on their faces during this scene. On the stairs, I did find it a little hypocritical when she yells at him for embarrassing her in front of everyone. She literally just embarrassed him in a lecture hall of people, and it was the second time she had done something like that; the Oxford debate class being the first. I am glad they got to discuss his father's threat before having sex too, clearing the air, but I didn't get a sense she fully understood the extent of the threat. I loved that arm kiss too. He looks so innocent and vulnerable there. It is like his eyes are questioning her for acceptance or reassurance.

Okay so I JUST posted about this scene in another one of your Maxon Hall videos

This is probably my favorite scene. You can see the exact moment that boy falls for her, it's so beautifully done. I do think the groundwork for this scene was done in episode one though, and very well at that: I think Ruby genuinely surprised him (and thus planted a seed of interest in him) earlier: When she told him she absolutely did not want to be seen with him, in the staircase, when he tried to "seduce" her into an adventure with the "hottest guy in school" (He was SUCH a jerk in the first episode). He has probably never in his life had someone say that and mean it. He looked annoyed but also somewhat intrigued. Plus, after the party in the headmasters office when she had the chance to throw him and Lydia under the bus and didn't. He was up to that point too far up his own *ss to realise it meant he could trust Ruby, but it did make him do a double take. You could clearly see all that in his face and eyes even before he realised it himself. Gosh the acting of these two leads is fantastic, isn't it?

I've been trying to put my finger on what it is that makes me love Maxton Hall so much and I think you've managed to put into words exactly what I feel. It IS a classic love story disguised as a teen romantic drama, and I am all the way here for it.

Another great scene to do would be the scene in the Oxy course where Ruby has figured him out exactly/ he is only his name and no one will ever take him seriously.

I just binge watched all of your videos on Maxton Hall because like you, I can't get this story and these characters out of my head! It is so rare to find good romance movies/tv shows! The classic tropes were executed so well that it did not feel too cliché! I loved the acting of all the actors and particularly the two main leads! Their chemistry ❤ They have a connection that felt so real! As you said, the supporting characters are very interesting as well! Lydia is definitely a stand out! This series was so good that when I finally watched Bridgertons season 3 part 1, I felt that it paled in comparison! Ruby and James have my heartv😁

I think you perfectly articulated why I love Maxton Hall that much compared to typical teen romances! I'm a huge fan of Jane Austen and Elisabeth Gaskell because I love their subtelty, their characters being so well fleshed out and having layers, the way they write love stories. Maxton Hall was able to recreate this giddiness I feel when I watch period dramas! I just love good chemistry, contained feelings, yearning and respectful but passionate male characters! And Frederik Wentworth letter to Anne is just a masterpiece!!!

I was hoping to read the books too. Maybe finding the author on social media.

This show is ruining me ngl 😅

You need to do the field scene where she confronts him for ignoring her and also the car scene when he picks her up to go to London!

Thank you for your analysis, I really enjoy them. You can tell that you have some kind of a background or at least a prolonged interest in this type of assessment and the way you state your evaluations unravel the layers very pleasingly, in my humble opinion 🙏🏻 . Just a comment to add to your train of thought: I have been living in Germany for most of my life now- though I can‘t speak for every corner of the country- it‘s quite a cultural trait here to give woman agency over what they want. At least politically it‘s something that has been established here for decades- which does not mean it‘s practiced everywhere. That being said, I think that the part where Ruby comments on Elaine’s territorial skit (without intervention from James) is something quite common and even standard in some settings. I find it empowering in a way. But that’s just my two cents 😅 Thank you again- somehow the tasteful commentary adds to the feeling of quality while watching the show- this is not usually my type of film taste, but what an exception to the rule 🤩

Thanks again for a great analysis.

Thank you! I like this scene too as it really starts to show James that not everyone is after something from the Beaufort despite what his father says. Ruby had a chance to get money she needs/ she could have paid for the wheelchair lift- or a chance to get her recommendation by ratting our Lydia but she doesn’t. Later on in the series when Mortimer makes James break up with Ruby and says she is a golddigger he knows that isn’t true. I’m getting a little ahead of myself but I read the last 2 books by getting an English translation and can’t wait for you to unpack some of those scenes!

I haven't read the books, but I agree with your statement about her turning down Sutton's recommendation being a better show of Ruby's character. Also, we see Ruby say here that she needs to improve. In the next episode, at a committee meeting, Kieran starts to say the incident wasn't their fault, and she says it doesn't matter and kind of shuts him down. You see James in that episode blaming Ruby for his lacrosse suspension, even as Lydia is pointing out he pulled the stupid prank. I think that shows a good contrast to their characters.

I'm really LOVING your analysis videos! Thank you for this one & your whole run of these so far. My brain works similarly, so I appreciate you sharing yours with us.

I cried at this scene. It was so well done. What do you think he meant when he said in the end of the car scene, "I dont know what im doing here?"

This was a surprisingly beautiful scene. I didnt exoect it. In my opinion, this was a pivotal scene in character development and the moment she really touches his heart.

Thanks for your review. I loved it. I thought they both acted phenomenally in this scene. ❤. Can you review their first scene together in that dim room? In my opinion, James was immediately attracted to her. I thought the cinematography was amazing with all their scenes.

I think it’s both but honestly with this conversation I think it’s more about image for Elaine like sure she finds him physically attractive she slept with him but let’s recall back to episode 2 where Ruby drags him saying no one will be ever be interested in him except for his looks and money. I think this scene perfectly parallels that. He’s had to live with that his whole life I mean even the whole school sees his name and that’s it.

I really want to read the books in English. I am so hoping they have at least one or two out before the second season.

I Luv this scene too❤❤❤

do you know what is the name of the song that sounds at the back?

Can someone just agree/disagree and tell me if I’m being delusional or not. When she tells him “oh well you can’t win all the time” I think that breaks the ice for him a little bit because that’s literally how we started the episode with his father showing him how to win every game I just found that interesting and wonder if there’s a parallel there. I’m probably just overthinking here but I’ll like to throw the thought out there.

I’m sooo happy they talked things through and he admitted the truth before they slept together. Im glad the writers included that so often in toxic relationship films couples sleep together as a way to forget their issues or sleep together before they do talk about things. Im glad they had Ruby take a step back and waited to get the truth out of him first.

Interesting I love this. James starts from the beginning as a villain you would say and then you realize how he softens. I still wish he would’ve apologized for his wrong doings in episode 1 & 2 but the actor did an extremely good job in showing how much he cared for her in the later episodes. The acting helped too.

This is one of my favorite scenes too. The little subtleties in facial expression and nuance in language make it so endearing. At first, I was worried about how he was going to perceive an apology. Up to that point, he had been talking about her as an opponent and being at war with her. His character up to this point could have easily seen an apology as a weakness. His father definitely would have. Instead, she seems to disarm him. Maybe, it's the shock of the apology or the budding attraction or both. I doubt he is used to getting apologies, especially from someone he viewed as an opponent. I also really enjoyed when she said, "You can't win all the time." Again, up until then, you only got his father's view of winning (even out of James's mouth). A view that is basically take down your opposition at any cost and losing isn't an option (or its a disgrace). Her statement is nicely juxtaposed to the father's view. From his expression, James seemed to find it either shocking or refreshing too. It is probably this statement that gets him thinking, which led a few scenes later to him saying something like, "I never imagined the third option, a stalemate. When two kings bow to each other showing true power." I know I didn't get that exactly right, but it's the scene at the golf course.

I totally agree with you! The atmosphere in the morning. Beautiful. Quiet. Him alone on the field. The moment when she apologizes and he turns his head to her. His gaze so intense. He gets me in that moment. 🤩

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This scene was the moment when the show captured me 100%. The moment when Ruby came to the party and James looked at her was very cute, but when he brought her to the dance floor, I thought, “please no cringe dance scene,” and then this happened! Oh wow! The atmosphere? Funny in the best way! Intense! Spicy! I was 17 again in that moment. So many beautiful memories came alive. Thank for your discussion. I need people to talk about this masterpiece!

You nailed it! Perfectly! I’m obsessed with this show. The scenes between Ruby and James are so well done. So much atmosphere, so intense, so much chemistry. I‘ve no idea which scene my favorite is… because there are so much really really beautiful Momentes between them!

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I’ve been waiting for you to do this scene. I absolutely loved the scene and your review of it. Thank you.

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Again, great analysis of the dance scene and the scene where Ruby enters the party. Keep it up. I enjoy your comments so much. Thank you.

I agree, this was such a beautiful and touching scene. Thanks so much for commenting on it.

That single tear down his cheek and that look to Percy through his hair. It is just beautifully moving. Someone could have easily been like, "Move your hair out of the way, so we can see your face better." Something about the disheveled look accentuates his statements to Percy. I thought in the English version on Prime he says, "I'm so out of my depth here," but I might be remembering wrong. I also thought this song was a powerful choice for the scene.

I love this scene too!! ❤

These scene discussions are amazing! So well done! Thank you for sharing!

I love these reviews of the scenes. So far I’m in total agreement with the 2 scenes you have critiqued. I love this scene and it really starts to show James vulnerability.

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Thank you for your thoughts. I like to listen to them. Please share more. I, myself, was very impressed by the show. It is indeed a joy to watch for many reasons.

haha, a song!

I agree this was one of my favorite scenes! It is a pivotal moment in their relationship. There are a few really good scenes. Another one I like is when he draws her and is remember her face.

Their call it CHEMISTRY. They LIKE each other SO CONNECTED 🔥

Love them ❤

As a german, I've seen the advertisements around town and gotten curious. I haven't read the books yet, because I'm more a fantasy than a romance reader, but once I found out that "Save me" (german title of the first book) is a boarding school romance I was interested. I'm probably getting the book from my library some time next week. The books were a hugely popular phenomenon here in Germany in book circles!

she needs therapy. she likes the drama and attention. its annoying.

Thanks so much for sharing!