If you thought the summer already had enough love triangles featuring brothers because of “The Summer I Turned Pretty”’s third season premiering, think again. The second season of Netflix’s “My Life With the Walter Boys” released August 28, about a year and a half after the first one, and only added more drama to the mix.
Also based on a book series, the show is very reminiscent of the fan-favorite “TSITP,” but with a country twist. The show features main character Jackie Howard, who moves from New York to a farm in a small town to live with her mother’s best friend after her whole family tragically dies. But it’s not just her mother’s best friend, Katherine, that she moves in with – she also moves in with Katherine and her husband George’s extremely busy household consisting of seven sons, one daughter, and two nephews.
By the start of season two, there’s already been quite a bit of drama between Jackie and these many characters. Most notably, though, is the love triangle between herself and two of the Walter brothers: Alex and Cole. In the first season, Jackie has a relationship with Alex that ends on a sour note when she kisses Cole and doesn’t say she loves Alex back before leaving for New York. The newest season does not lack in the drama department, with the love triangle back in the picture as all three of them return to the farm.
On top of the main plot, several other characters experience drama of their own. Katherine and George have a lot on their plate trying to save the financial state of the farm with their eldest son Will, Danny and Nathan experience romantic drama of their own, and friends of the family also go through some hard times.
The main three characters also have separate storylines of their own – with Jackie’s grief and leadership abilities being tested, Cole discovering his love of coaching, and Alex learning to be a bronc rider.
With all of these plotlines converging and happening simultaneously, it’s safe to say that there is a lot going on in this season. So even with its sometimes cringe-worthy lines and admittedly ridiculous moments, the show is guaranteed to be an entertaining way to beat boredom.
The season ends with a few cliffhangers, including the future of the love triangle and a main character’s health in danger, and sets things up nicely for a third season which was already confirmed to be in the works.
Junior Emily Myers is a Staff Writer for the College Reporter. Her email is emyers3@fandm.edu.