Netflix's 'My Life With the Walter Boys' Criticized for Lackluster Characters and Pacing

Despite attempts at diverse casting and addressing social issues, critics argue the series lacks depth and authenticity.

Netflix's new series 'My Life With the Walter Boys' is based on Ali Novak's 2014 YA novel and follows the story of 15-year-old Jackie Howard who moves in with the Walter family in Colorado after her family dies in a car accident.
The series focuses on a love triangle between Jackie and two of the Walter boys, Cole and Alex, but critics argue that neither character is appealing, making the romantic dilemma fall flat.
The show has been criticized for its dull characters, sluggish pacing, and lack of compelling pairings worth rooting for.
Despite attempts at diverse casting and addressing social issues, the show has been described as lacking depth and authenticity.
The series ends with a possibility of a second season, but critics suggest that the show's flaws may not make it worth continuing.