I loved Season 1 of My Life with the Walter Boys, but Season 2 made me question whether the magic is already gone.
It felt repetitive to season one in the sense that you still have Alex riding his horse Murphy, only now he wants to get into rodeo riding. It’s like déjà vu with just a slight twist. That being said, Ashby Gentry, who plays Alex, has had a massive glow-up this season, and you can’t help but notice the confidence he brings to the role.
Jackie is back, but honestly, she really isn’t doing that much this season. She’s back on the ranch, she’s supposed to be the main character, yet it felt like Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex (Ashby Gentry) carried the story more than she did. Jackie almost faded into the background at times, and for a supposed protagonist, that just doesn’t work.
I also figured out whilst watching this series that they are just copying the format of The Summer I Turned Pretty or even Twilight. Yes, that classic love triangle formula does work, but it only works when the script has real heart. This season doesn’t. Episode 9 at the Halloween party is a perfect example: Jackie breaks down over Día de los Muertos, afraid that being so wrapped up in Silver Falls means she’s forgetting her late family. It should have been devastating and powerful, but instead the show pivoted right back to Cole and Alex. Cole comforting her was sweet, and their chemistry is undeniable, but the moment still felt rushed. That’s the problem the emotional beats are there, but they never land as deeply as they should.
What makes this more frustrating is that there are glimpses of good storytelling. For example, the subplot with Nathan (Corey Fogelmanis) and Skylar (Jaylan Evans) is honestly more compelling than the main story. Their dynamic felt fresh, interesting, and actually worth rooting for. I found myself wanting to skip through the love triangle drama just to get back to their scenes.
Another thing I noticed is the chemistry between Jackie and Cole (Nikki Rodriguez and Noah LaLonde). It definitely feels stronger this season, and maybe that’s because the actors are dating in real life. It translates well on screen, but even strong chemistry can’t save underdeveloped writing.
The pacing is another problem. Episodes drag in some places but then rush through big emotional beats, leaving me feeling uninvested. By the finale, I wasn’t exactly eager for season 3, which is disappointing because the first season had me hooked.
I wanted to enjoy season 2 so badly. I liked the characters, the setup, the whole ranch aesthetic it had potential. But somewhere along the way, it lost its heart. Maybe it’s because it’s trying too hard to copy other shows instead of embracing its own unique story or maybe the writers leaned too heavily on the love triangle without giving the audience deeper reasons to care about the characters’ choices.
In the end, My Life with the Walter Boys season 2 feels like style without substance. It has the glow-up, the attractive cast, and the drama, but it’s missing the spark that made season 1 so enjoyable. If season 3 happens, I just hope the writers take more risks, develop the characters beyond their love interests, and stop recycling plots we’ve already seen done better elsewhere.