Netflix’s teen drama, My Life With the Walter Boys, is excelling in its second season. The show first debuted in December 2023, telling the story of Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), as she adjusted to life with Colorado’s Walter family. It was an instant success, prompting Netflix to renew it for season 3 even before the sophomore season premiered.
After getting to know the expansive Walter family, which had 10 boys, Jackie elected to leave for New York. My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 saw her return to Colorado and reunite with the Walters after a lengthy two-month time jump. The season picks up just in time for her reunion, though much has changed since she left.
After season 2 debuted on August 28, the show proved to be a ratings hit for Netflix yet again. It is currently the #1 show on Netflix worldwide, topping the charts in Canada, Germany, Australia, and other countries. It also took the #1 spot domestically and in the United Kingdom.
What This Means For My Life With The Walter Boys
Courtesy of NetflixIt should come as no surprise that the series is excelling. Season 1 earned a 71% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes, even if it struggled to impress critics, and season 2 promises more of everything that made the original outing interesting. It also debuts without much major Netflix-based competition, right as the summer comes to a close for many teenagers.My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 does not yet have enough reviews to have RT scores.
The season does have competition on other platforms, as The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s final season has been a true crowd-pleaser so far. Both shows are finding success, which indicates that the general audience’s appetite for these teen love stories has not abated in recent years.
This is a remarkable result for My Life With the Walter Boys, though it is unlikely to hold for long. Wednesday season 2, part 2 is set to debut on September 3, and it is likely to take the #1 spot with relative ease. Still, it is impressive that Walter Boys was able to snag the #1 spot, especially when compared to other major Netflix releases.
Our Take On My Life With The Walter Boys’ Success
David Brown/NetflixWalter Boys‘ success is certainly deserved given its quality. In ScreenRant’s My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 review, El Kuiper found that the new season “isn’t exactly groundbreaking“, but is still “a pleasant enough, easy, and escapist watch” that can entertain viewers for years to come, especially with season 3 already renewed.
Even if My Life With the Walter Boys is poised to lose its #1 place within the next week, this is an indicator that it should remain a standout series for Netflix. Even if it could stand to take more risks in the upcoming season, season 2 is enjoyable and is worth watching for anyone who enjoys teen romance shows.
