My Life with the Walter Boys

My Life with the Walter Boys is an American teen drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2023. The coming-of-age drama is an adaptation of Ali Novak's 2014 novel of the same name, which was first published on Wattpad. The series follows recently orphaned Jackie Howard, a teenage girl from Manhattan who relocates to rural Colorado 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, and Ashby Gentry. The series was renewed for a second season which was released on August 28, 2025 in December 2023. Ahead of the second season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on August 6, 2026. Ahead of the third season premiere, the series was renewed for a fourth season which is set to premiere in 2027.

Overview§

My Life with the Walter Boys is an American teen drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2023. The coming-of-age drama is an adaptation of Ali Novak's 2014 novel of the same name, which was first published on Wattpad. The series follows recently orphaned Jackie Howard, a teenage girl from Manhattan who relocates to rural Colorado 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, and Ashby Gentry. The series was renewed for a second season which was released on August 28, 2025 in December 2023. Ahead of the second season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on August 6, 2026. Ahead of the third season premiere, the series was renewed for a fourth season which is set to premiere in 2027.

Main§

Nikki Rodriguez 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 (seasons 1–2; guest season 3), 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 (seasons 1–2; recurring season 3), 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 Zoë Soul as Hayley Young (season 1; guest seasons 2–present), 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 Sarah Rafferty 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 Marc Blucas 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 Isaac Arellanes as Isaac Garcia, Lee's brother and a Walter siblings' cousin who lives with the Walters Ashley Holliday as Tara Jacobs, a guidance counselor at Silver Falls High School Erin Karpluk as Hannah (season 3), George's sister and Isaac and Lee's mother Naveen Paddock as Eliot (season 3), Richard's new intern

Co-starring§

Dean Petriw as Jordan Walter, the third youngest Walter sibling and second youngest brother Lennix James as Benny Walter, the youngest Walter brother Alix West Lefler as Parker Walter, the only daughter of Katherine and George and the second youngest Walter sibling Alisha Newton as Erin Collins, Cole's ex-girlfriend and later Danny's girlfriend Madison Brydges as Paige, Alex's ex-girlfriend who cheated on him with an unaware Cole Ellie O'Brien as Grace Wagner, Jackie's friend Gabrielle Jacinto as Olivia, Erin's best friend and fellow cheerleader Mya Lowe as Kiley, Alex's best friend since kindergarten who works at Monty's pizza Jesse Lipscombe as Coach Allen, the Silver Falls High School's football team's head coach and driver's education teacher Kolton Stewart as Dylan, Cole's friend and fellow football player Moheb Jindran as Nikhil Choudry, an English and Drama teacher at Silver Falls High School Kayla Heller as Ruby, Erin's friend who tutors Cole Nathaniel Arcand as Mato Summerhill, Skylar's father who owns Monty's and the Lark Café Riele Downs as Maria (season 2), a student at Silver Fall's High School Natalie Sharp as Blake (seasons 2–present), Alex's rodeo trainer Carson MacCormac as Zach (season 2), the yearbook's photographer who gets into a love triangle with Skylar and Nathan Janet Kidder as Joanne Wagner (seasons 2–present), Grace's mother and Katherine's friend Jake Manley as Wylder Holt (seasons 2–present), a champion Bronc rider who competes against Alex Chad Rook as Mac (season 3), a drag racer

Development§

Sony Pictures Television and iGeneration Studios are producing My Life with the Walter Boys, after 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 started in March 2022 in Alberta, Canada, and concluded by September 2022. Production for the series took place across Alberta, with filming locations in the city of Calgary, 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 started on July 22, 2024 and concluded on November 7, 2024. On November 18, 2024, it was reported that Natalie Sharp, Carson MacCormac, Janet Kidder, Riele Downs, and Jake Manley 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. Pre-production for the third season started on June 9, 2025, and concluded on August 5, 2025; filming started on August 6, 2025, and ended on December 1, 2025. On July 29, 2025, it was announced that Chad Rook was cast in a recurring capacity for the third season. On December 8, 2025, it was reported that Erin Karpluk and Naveen Paddock joined the cast in recurring roles for the third season. On May 13, 2026, Netflix renewed the series for a fourth season.

Music§

My Life with the Walter Boys features an original score by Brian H. Kim, released digitally by Madison Gate Records on December 7, 2023, with the diegetic track "Light Up the Sky (Skylar's Song)" performed by Corey Fogelmanis. Season 1 includes pop and indie placements such as "Hallucinate" by Dua Lipa, "Overdrive" by Maggie Rogers, "The Show" by Niall Horan, "What They'll Say Around Us" by Finneas, "Let My Love Open the Door" by Pete Townshend, and "Cornflake Girl" by Tori Amos. Season 2 continues this approach with tracks including "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish, "Let It Happen" by Gracie Abrams, "In Between Days" by The Cure, "Connection" by Elastica, "The Only Exception" by Paramore, "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" by Fall Out Boy, and "Fire on Fire" by Sam Smith.

Release§

My Life with the Walter Boys first season was released on December 7, 2023. The second season was released on August 28, 2025. The 10-episode third season was released on August 6, 2026.

Reception§

For the first season, the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 45% approval rating based on 11 critic reviews, with an average of rated reviews of 5.5/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 50 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". The second season has a 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 6 critic reviews, with an average of rated reviews of 5.4/10. The third season holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 5 critic reviews, with an average of rated reviews of 6.5/10.