Netflix’s “My Life With the Walter Boys” struggles to make its love triangle charming due to the unlikable nature of its protagonists. The series follows Joey Howard, who moves to live with her mother’s best friend Katherine and her family of 12 boys in Silver Falls, Colorado. This relocation sparks a romantic triangle between Joey and two specific boys, Alex and Cole, who have been vying for her attention. However, it is difficult to invest in this love triangle given the unappealing characters involved.
Initially, Alex is portrayed as a “nice guy” but ultimately appears shallow and petty. Cole is depicted as a “bad boy” with a dull and reductive façade. Joey, once the most likable character, becomes uninspiring throughout the season, lacking screen presence and depth. The series does not provide a compelling reason for the boys’ romantic interest in Joey beyond her being the new girl in town. This lack of depth makes it challenging for viewers to become invested in the characters’ relationships.
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The relationships between Joey, Alex, and Cole feel superficial, relying on overused tropes rather than genuine emotional connections. The season finale exacerbates this issue by showcasing the characters’ questionable decisions, including Joey’s judgmental behavior and her eventual infidelity with Cole. These actions have failed to earn redemption or forgiveness from the audience, making it difficult to become invested in the love triangle.
The series’ narrative relies heavily on unoriginal and shallow relationships, which lack emotional depth. To improve the story, the show must focus on developing its characters and their connections into something more substantial. The potential for “My Life With the Walter Boys” lies in its ability to create relatable and endearing characters, but currently, its love triangle falls flat due to the unlikable nature of its protagonists.
