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Netflix’s 2023 teen drama debuted on the streaming service with little fanfare, yet it climbed the charts and achieved success, largely thanks to TikTok. Renewed for a second season, the show is finally returning to our screens in late Summer 2025 with an expected late August return – here’s everything you need to know about season 2 (and even a bit about season 3), including some the episode titles, what we can expect, the whole cast, and much more.
Added to Netflix on December 7th, 2023, My Life with the Walter Boys is based on the Wattpad novel by Ali Novak, published in 2014. Melanie Halsall developed the novel into a 10-part series that stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry, and Johnny Link. Sony Pictures Television produced the show.
The story revolves around Rodriguez’s character, Jackie Howard, a 15-year-old who moves to Silver Falls in Colorado after losing her family in a tragic car accident. She has to adjust to living alongside a family with eight sons in rural America.
My Life with the Walter Boys Renewed for Season 2
Official Renewal Status: Renewed
On December 19th, Netflix officially approved a second season of My Life with the Walter Boys.
Creator Melanie Halsall expressed her excitement: “I am beyond thrilled that My Life with the Walter Boys has been renewed for a second season. We have been overwhelmed by the love and support that the audience has given the show and can’t wait to dive back into the world of Silver Falls and the lives of these characters.”
To celebrate the renewal, a video was released showing Melanie informing the main cast about the news:
Executive Producer Ed Glauser added, “The saying ‘It takes a village’ couldn’t be more true as it pertains to the success of My Life with the Walter Boys. From Ali Novak’s original novel, brilliantly adapted by Melanie Halsall, to our wonderful cast who brought her characters to life and Netflix’s steadfast commitment, we’re thrilled to continue Jackie’s journey with season two.”
How Well Did My Life with the Walter Boys Perform on Netflix?
Let’s begin with the global Netflix top 10s. Every Tuesday, Netflix releases a snapshot of its top 40 titles across four categories. My Life with the Walter Boys ranks in the English TV category.
In its first week, the series ranked second most watched in terms of views, with 57.40 million hours watched, equating to 7.5 million views. Compared to other 2023 premieres, the show’s viewership falls within the mid-range. For example, XO, Kitty garnered 15.3 million views in its first four days. However, it did outpace other canceled titles like Glamorous and Freeridge.
Over the following weeks, the show experienced notable growth and, perhaps most importantly, retained much of its viewership. In all, the show featured in the global top 10s for eight weeks in total, picking up 338.10 million hours watched, equating to 44.30 million views.
| Week in Top 10 | Week Period | Hours Viewed | Views / CVE | Weekly Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 3rd, 2023 to December 10th, 2023 | 57,400,000 (New) | 7,500,000 | 2 |
| 2 | December 10th, 2023 to December 17th, 2023 | 97,500,000 (+70%) | 12,800,000 | 1 |
| 3 | December 17th, 2023 to December 24th, 2023 | 57,900,000 (-41%) | 7,600,000 | 1 |
| 4 | December 24th, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 | 41,400,000 (-28%) | 5,400,000 | 2 |
| 5 | December 31st, 2023 to January 7th, 2024 | 33,800,000 (-18%) | 4,400,000 | 4 |
| 6 | January 7th, 2024 to January 14th, 2024 | 22,500,000 (-33%) | 3,000,000 | 6 |
| 7 | January 14th, 2024 to January 21st, 2024 | 16,100,000 (-28%) | 2,100,000 | 6 |
| 8 | January 21st, 2024 to January 28th, 2024 | 11,500,000 (-29%) | 1,500,000 | 10 |
Another indicator of the show’s success is TikTok. Netflix has been promoting My Life with the Walter Boys heavily on the platform, and the hashtag for the show surpassed 2 billion views globally by mid-January 2024.
What to Expect from My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2
(Spoiler alert!) Season 1 concluded with episode 10, “Happily Ever After,” featuring a wedding at the Walter ranch where Will and Hayley tie the knot. The season ends with Jackie, Richard, and Danny flying back to New York, leaving several plot threads open for season 2.
One major cliffhanger involves Hayley receiving a mysterious text message from Morgan. Additionally, Jackie’s return to New York raises questions about whether she will be lured back to Silver Falls in the future.
Netflix has only provided the following synopsis for season 2 so far:
“After losing her family in a tragic accident, Jackie has to learn to adapt to a new life in rural Colorado with her guardian — and eight very rowdy boys. As Jackie tries to navigate her new life, the feelings and tensions she tries to deny for two very different Walter boys threaten to throw everything off course. Will she be able to stay true to herself and still find romance?”
Episode Titles, Writers, and Directors for Season 2
Jason Priestley is among the confirmed directors back for season 2 in addition to a new producing role, and Audrey Cummings is joining the director’s team this season, directing episodes 3 and 4. Previous credits for Cummings include Ginny & Georgia, Place of Bones, and Astrid and Lilly Save the World.
Writers for this season include:
- Melanie Halsall (Episode 1)
- Jesikah Suggs (Episode 2)
- Jordan Ross Schindler (Episode 3)
- Liz Maccie (Episode 4)
- Tawnya Bhattacharya and Ali Laventhol (Episode 5)
We’ve also now got nine out of the ten episode titles for the upcoming second season:
- Episode 1: Still Young
- Episode 2: No-Look Pass
- Episode 3: My Life With(out) the Walter Boys
- Episode 4: Girls Just Wanna Have Fundraisers
- Episode 5: Raked Over the Coal…
- Episode 6: Giant of All Times
- Episode 7: Midday Cowboy
- Episode 8: Giver/Taker
- Episode 9: Día de Los Muertos
- Episode 10: TBD
Who is in the cast for Season 2 of My Life with the Walter Boys?
Seven new cast members are joining the cast this season, including:
- Natalie Sharp (Wilderness, BH90210) portrays B. Hartford—a champion rodeo rider who catches the attention of one of the Walter Boys. Confident and self-assured, B. is tough, smart, funny, sexy, and effortlessly cool. However, she carries a chip on her shoulder from being a woman excelling in a male-dominated sport and knows she’s better than most of her competitors.
- Carson MacCormac (Shazam!, Luckiest Girl Alive) plays Zach—a strikingly handsome senior with a commanding presence and a hint of danger. With charm and confidence dialed up to the max, Zach is determined to get close to Nathan, making strong attempts to get to know him.
- Janet Kidder (Star Trek: Discovery, The Man in the High Castle) takes on the role of Joanne Wagner—Grace’s old-fashioned, change-resistant mother. Joanne’s friendship with Katherine becomes complicated as George and Will move forward with development plans in Silver Falls.
- Riele Downs (Bel-Air, Darby and the Dead) plays Maria—a flirty classmate in Alex’s driver’s ed course. Maria quickly takes a seat next to Alex on the first day of class, much to Kiley’s dismay.
- Jake Manley (The Order, The Consultant) stars as Wylder Holt—a rising star in the bronc-riding world under the age of 25. Wylder, a highly competitive force, crosses paths with Alex, adding a new layer of tension and rivalry.
- Tiffany Helm (In The Tall Grass, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning) as Audrey Arnold
- Ana Rice as Young Angelica
Those are in addition to the main cast members: Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry, Connor Stanhope, Johnny Link, Corey Fogelmanis, Marc Blucas, Jaylan Evans, and Sarah Rafferty.
They’ll be joined by Zoë Soul (Hayley Young), Isaac Arellanes (Isaac Gracia), Myles Perez (Lee Garcia), Alex Quijano (Richard), Ashley Tavares (Tara), Dean Petriw (Jordan Walter), Alix West Lefler (Parker Walter), Lennix James (Benny Walter), Alisha Newton (Erin), Ellie O’Brien (Grace), Kolton Stewart (Dylan), Mya Lowe (Kiley), Gabrielle Jacinto (Olivia), Jesse Lipscombe (Coach Allen), and Nathaniel Arcand (Mato Summerhill).
Where Is My Life with the Walter Boys in Production?
My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 began pre-production in May 2024. Filming started on July 22nd, 2024, and wrapped on November 15th, 2024. The series continues to be filmed in Alberta, Canada, and surrounding areas. Numerous eyewitnesses caught the production throughout its filming period, including one person who caught them doing a stint of filming at the Galaxie Diner in the Beltline. The Holy Trinity Academy posted during Halloween that their football “was transformed on Monday and Tuesday into a film set,” adding, “Many of our students and staff who watched season one of the show were thrilled to catch a sneak peek behind the scenes of filming.”
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My Life with the Walter Boys will feature at Netflix TUDUM!
Although not confirmed as part of the initial lineup for Netflix TUDUM 2025, we’ve since gotten confirmation that My Life with the Walter Boys will be part of the impressive lineup of TV shows and movies that will showcase new footage and information.
Noah Lalonde and Nikki Rodriguez are confirmed to be part of the lineup of stars who will feature during the live stream which begins on May 31st at 8PM ET / 5PM PT.
When will My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 release on Netflix?
Netflix has yet to confirm an official date for My Life with the Walter Boys. That said, our understanding is that the series is aiming for a late Summer 2025 return, with the current date we’re told Netflix is eying being August 21st, 2025. We’ll likely find out the full date at TUDUM, so watch this space!
Will there be a season 3 of My Life with the Walter Boys?
Early indications point to yes! We’ve learned that early development on a potential third season is currently ongoing, meaning the writers are actively crafting storylines. However, we should stress that no official word has come in for the future of the series. Watch this space!
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