7 things to remember before watching ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ season 2

American teen drama series My Life With the Walter Boys season 1 was released on Netflix on December 7, 2023. Based on Ali Novak’s 2014 Wattpad novel of the same name, the coming-of-age story follows Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), a teenage girl from Manhattan who moves to rural Colorado after she is orphaned and is taken in by the Walters, a family with seven sons and one daughter.

My Life With the Walter Boys season 1 was filled with intense drama, setting the stage for significant developments in season 2. The series was renewed for a second season just two weeks after its initial release, though fans had to wait 18 months for the new episodes.

During the wait, viewers turned to other shows to fill the gap, but the long-anticipated season 2 will finally premiere on August 28. After a lengthy interval since the first season, revisiting the key events from season 1 can provide important context for understanding the storylines in the upcoming season of My Life with the Walter Boys season 2.

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Jackie and Cole share a kiss and 6 other things to remember before watching My Life with the Walter Boys season 2

1) Cole struggles after a career-ending injury

Noah LaLonde as Cole in My Life with the Walter Boys (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

Before the events of My Life with the Walter Boys, Cole was a star quarterback with prospects for a professional football career. An injury, however, doused his ambitions before they could take off, leaving him lost and struggling to cope. His frustration manifested in reckless behavior, including drinking, fighting, and casual relationships, along with general anger toward those around him.

By the end of season 1, Cole started to recognize the need for change. He enrolled in summer school and began curbing his risky behaviors, setting the stage for potential developments in season 2.

2) Jackie and Cole share a kiss

Jackie and Cole in season 1 (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

Throughout season 1 of My Life with the Walter Boys, the tension and chemistry between Jackie and Cole simmered beneath the surface. The two shared numerous small moments that strengthened their emotional bond. Although Jackie attempted to focus on Alex, her feelings for Cole remained.

In the season finale, she discovered her sister’s teapot, which Cole had repaired but never returned to her. When Jackie confronted him, Cole admitted his feelings but insisted he would never act on them because of Alex. Despite this, she kissed him, and when she tried to pull away, he took her hand and returned the kiss.

3) Alex reacts after Jackie doesn’t say “I love you”

Ashby Gentry as Alex (Image via YouTube/@Netflix)

The dynamic between Jackie, Cole, and Alex grows even more complicated at Hayley and Will’s wedding. Jackie attends the wedding with Alex, who confesses his love for her. However, she does not return the sentiment, leaving him hurt. Alex’s reaction is intense, and he ends up drinking excessively.

Both the kiss with Cole and Alex’s unreciprocated declaration are set to play a major role in season 2 of My Life with the Walter Boys. It remains uncertain whether Jackie and Alex can move past these events, however.

4) Nathan and Skylar begin dating

A still from My Life with the Walter Boys (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

Nathan developed a crush on Skylar early on in season 1 of My Life with the Walter Boys and created a playlist for him, ending it with a song he wrote himself. Skylar is initially unsure, finding the gesture a bit overwhelming.

Over time, he came to see it as romantic rather than awkward. Although their relationship was influenced by Nathan’s seizure, they seemed to have been going steady by the time the season concluded.

5) Kiley has feelings for Alex

A still from season 1 (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

It had been evident on My Life with the Walter Boys that Kiley had feelings for her best friend, Alex. However, she continued to support him while he was romantically involved with Jackie. The only time she seemed to get frustrated was when Alex began neglecting their friendship to focus on Jackie.

However, when Alex drunkenly dismissed their bond by calling her “practically one of the guys,” she seemed to reconsider revealing her feelings for him. It remains uncertain what lies ahead for Kiley and Alex in season 2.

6) Danny earns a spot in Juilliard’s summer program

A still from the show (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

Danny’s main motivation in My Life with the Walter Boys was his dream of becoming a professional actor. He dedicated all his time and effort to honing his craft. However, he faced a setback when Isaac was chosen for the lead role instead of him in the school play. Despite this, he remained determined to deliver his best performance, and his hard work eventually paid off.

Danny earned a spot in Juilliard’s summer acting program. Although he worried about being able to afford the tuition, Jackie made sure he had everything he needed to spend the summer in New York City. Season 1 ended with Jackie, her uncle, and Danny on an airplane bound for New York.

7) Jackie leaves for New York secretly

Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

In season 1 of My Life With the Walter Boys’ closing moments, viewers saw that Jackie wrote a brief letter to Alex apologizing, but she neither elaborated nor delivered it in person. She abruptly departed for New York without informing anyone in advance, Katherine only learning of Jackie’s plans when Richard called her from the airplane, clarifying that he had no role in influencing Jackie’s decision.

The rest of the Walter family was left to deal with Jackie’s sudden departure without any farewells or reasons as to why. This unexpected exit is likely to affect the family dynamics upon her return to Colorado in season 2, which has already been teased.

Interested viewers can watch My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 on Netflix.

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