What most of us thought was a cliché teen drama turned out to be much more. The story of Jackie, a teenage girl who has recently lost her family in a tragic incident, is all set to go to the Walters. As she adapts to her new family in a small town, we see how the family dynamics of the Walters are shaped by their intricate and contrasting relationships.
But it all seems confusing at first with so many people. No worries. Let’s dive into the My Life with the Walter Boys family tree to grasp their love-and-hate relationships.
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My Life With Walter Boys Family Tree Explained
George Walter
Played by Marc Blucas, George is the patriarch of the Walter family from a small town and has several connections in the neighborhood. He is tasked with handling the ten kids, aged 5 to 25. George runs the Silver Falls ranch, which he inherited from his parents. However, he faces financial struggles throughout the first season in keeping up with it.
Katherine Walter
Katherine, played by Sarah Rafferty, is George's wife and mother to the Walter boys. She is a qualified vet who attended Columbia University with her friend and Jackie's mother, Angelica. Katherine first met George in Colorado when she and Angelica went there to find Katherine's birth mother. Her character is lively yet steadfast, ensuring everyone is taken care of while also knowing when to discipline the boys.
Will Walter
Johnny Link plays Will Walter in the series, the oldest of Katherine and George. He didn't live on the ranch like other Walters and had a rental in the town with his wife, Hayley. In season 1, we see Will following a career path after graduating from college. Though he doesn't really go well with George, both attempt to turn their family farm into a guest accommodation by the end.
Hailey Young
Hailey Young, played by Zoe Soul, is Will's wife, a lively woman in her early 20s. She is studying Ecology while also doing small jobs to sustain herself. We also see her navigating through the conflict between work and personal affairs. Though she isn't really close with the Walter boys, we see Hailey stepping up for the family when needed.
Danny Walter
Connor Stanhope plays Danny Walter, the 17-year-old. Though a fraternal twin of Cole, Danny is 20 minutes older than Cole, as was revealed in season 2. He has a passion for acting and hopes to study at Juilliard in the future. Danny also plays in a school play against Erin, his brother's ex. Although quiet, he shares a close bond with Cole and Jackie.
Cole Walter
Cole Walter, portrayed by Noah LaLonde, is technically the third-oldest Walter boy. Cole was about to get a football scholarship, but ended up with a leg injury, ending his prospects in the sport. Since then, he distanced himself from almost everyone in the family.
Cole shares a close bond with Danny and has a complex relationship with Alex and Jackie. In season 2, he started working as an assistant coach and became hopeful about the future. Also, Jackie proposed to him in the later episodes of the second season, which he reciprocated.
Alex Walter
After Cole comes Alex Walter, played by Ashby Gantry. One year younger than Cole, he is around the same age as his cousin Issac, a sophomore in high school. He is a silent, introverted, and soft-spoken boy with insecurities. We mostly see him reading sci-fi, disinterested in his brothers' shenanigans. Alex is particularly hostile to Cole, as the latter betrayed him earlier, though they mend their relationship on and off throughout the season.
Issac and Lee Garcia
Issac Garcia is the nephew of Katherine and George and brother to Lee. The boys lived with the Walters, as their mother abandoned them when they were young, and their father is unavailable because of his career in the military. Both the boys share a closer bond with the cousins, more like brothers.
Issac, particularly, is a prankster. He is always causing havoc at home or school. Lee is also a bit of a rebel. However, unlike Issac, who is angry with their mother, Lee believes their father to be at fault. Given his abandonment issues, Lee is hostile to Jackie as Katherine favors her.
Nathan Walter
The next in line is Nathan Walter, a shy and quiet boy, one year younger than Alex. Played by Corey Fogelmanis, he is gay and enjoys listening to music. Unlike other Walter boys, he is warm to everyone in the family and also welcomes Jackie at first. In the second season, Nathan started dating Zach and changed his personality to being rude. Thankfully, Alex came to his rescue and gave him brotherly advice.
Jordan Walter
Jordan Walter, one of the younger Walters, is played by Dean Petriw. He is a 12-year-old with a playful character and an aspiration to become a professional filmmaker. We often see him capturing random moments throughout the series and struggling to control Rumpleskin, his pet snake.
Parker Walter
Alix West, playing Parker Walter, is the only girl in the Walters. She shares a closer bond with Cole and looks up to him. Both siblings were also seen playing football together in the series. Parker is protective of her brothers, especially Cole, and this is the reason she was skeptical of Jackie when she first moved in. However, over time, she warms to Jackie and both become good friends.
Benny Walter
The youngest of the Walter family, Lennix James, plays 5-year-old Benny Walter. Owing to his limited screen time, we don't know much about Benny aside from his kindergarten activities. He is a lively kid who spends most of his time outdoors.
Jackie Howard
Jackir Howard, played by Nikki Roderriguez, is a 15-year-old girl from New York. She lived with her parents and sister until they died in a car accident. Following this tragic episode, she moved to Silver Falls, Colorado, to Katherine, her mother's best friend. A bright girl with extraordinary academic aspirations, she is currently struggling to fit into the new family.
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