''My Life with the Walter Boys'' is an American

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television series that premiered on

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on December 7, 2023. The

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drama is an

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of Ali Novak's 2014 novel of the same name, which was first published on

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. The series follows recently orphaned Jackie Howard (

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), a teenage girl from

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who relocates to

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after she is taken in by the Walters, a family of seven sons and one daughter. The series was developed by Melanie Halsall. It stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry and

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. In December 2023, the series was renewed for a second season. Ahead of the second season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season.

Cast and characters

Main

as Jackie Howard, a 15-year-old girl who moves to Silver Falls, Colorado, after losing her family in a car accident in New York City. She struggles to adjust to her new environment as she tries to make new friends and heal from her pain * Noah LaLonde as Cole Walter, Danny's fraternal twin who used to be quarterback at Silver Falls High School but suffered from a career-ending injury * Ashby Gentry as Alex Walter, a bookish nerd * Johnny Link as Will Walter, a college graduate and engaged to be married to Hayley. He is focused on becoming a businessman and entrepreneur, bringing strain to his relationship with Hayley * Corey Fogelmanis as Nathan Walter, an openly gay boy who later gets diagnosed with epilepsy * Connor Stanhope as Danny Walter, Cole's fraternal twin who wants a career in acting *

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as Hayley Young, Will's fiancée * Jaylan Evans as Skylar, a teen who is determined to become the valedictorian who becomes friends with Jackie and Nathan's love interest * Ellie O'Brien as Grace, a cheerful teen who becomes friends with Jackie *

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as Katherine Walter, a veterinarian, George's wife and Jackie's legal guardian. She was best friends with Jackie's mom and tries to help Jackie with her transition *

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as George Walter, Katherine's husband and Jackie's legal guardian. He struggles with financial issues concerning their family land.

Recurring

* Alex Quijano as Richard, Jackie's maternal uncle * Myles Perez as Lee Garcia, Isaac's brother and a Walter siblings' cousin who lives with the Walters * Kolton Stewart as Dylan, Cole's friend and fellow football player. * Isaac Arellanes as Isaac Garcia, Lee's brother and a Walter siblings' cousin who lives with the Walters *

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as Tara, a guidance counselor at Silver Falls High School * Natalie Sharp as B. Hartford (season 2) *

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as Zach (season 2) *

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as Joanne Wagner (season 2), Grace's mother *

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as Maria (season 2) *

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as Wylder Holt (season 2) Dean Petriw co-stars as Jordan Walter, while Lennix James co-stars as Benny Walter, the youngest Walter brother, and Alix West Lefler co-stars as Parker Walter.

co-stars as Erin, Cole's quasi-girlfriend, and Gabrielle Jacinto co-stars as Olivia, Erin's best friend. Mya Lowe co-stars as Kiley, Alex's best friend since kindergarten.

Episodes

Production

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and iGeneration Studios are producing ''My Life with the Walter Boys'', following iGeneration Studios' acquisition of Komixx Entertainment. Ed Glauser, who was the executive producer for Netflix's ''The Kissing Booth'' film series, joined production alongside showrunner and executive producer Melanie Halsall. Filming for the first season began in March 2022, in

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, Canada, and concluded by September 2022. Production for the series took place across Alberta, with filming locations in the city of

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, the town of Cochrane, and the town of Crossfield. On December 19, 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second season. Pre-production for second season started on May 27, 2024 and ended on July 19, 2024; filming for the second season began on July 22, 2024 and concluded on November 7, 2024. On November 18, 2024, it was reported that Natalie Sharp,

, and

joined the cast in recurring roles for the second season. Ahead of the second season, premiere, on May 14, 2025, Netflix renewed the series for a third season.

Release

''My Life with the Walter Boys'' first season was released on December 7, 2023. The second season is expected to be released in late 2025, with the third season to follow in 2026.

Reception

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website

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reported a 45% approval rating with an average rating of 5.3/10, based on 11 critic reviews.

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, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 50 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

References

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