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If you've been caught up in the tender chaos of Netflix's My Life With the Walter Boys, you're probably busy trying to figure out the family tree of this vast Colorado ranch household.
Keeping track of every Walter boy can be like solving a Rubik's Cube while wearing a blindfold. The show follows Jackie Howard, who moves to the country, and her dizzying love triangle with two brothers with very different personalities.
Alex Walter, the gentle, soft-spoken brother, is as far removed from Cole's bad-boy image as Silver Falls is from Manhattan high-rises.
So, how old is Alex, and why has he stolen so many hearts? Let’s break it down.
Alex Walter's age in My Life with the Walter Boys
Alex is 16 in the show's first season and turns 17 during My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2. Alex, born in 2006, falls between his younger siblings, Nathan, Jordan, Parker, and Benny, and his older brothers, Danny and Cole.
His age makes him an excellent fit for the show's coming-of-age arc: sufficiently mature to have independence and substance, yet still growing in a way that feels true to the YA roots of My Life with the Walter Boys.
Alex, played by Ashby Gentry, comes across as the quiet, bookish Walter boy who swiftly takes in Jackie after she ends up in their busy home. Alex is an interesting person to get to know, given that despite his sweetness and friendliness, his storyline has just as much stress and pain as Cole's.
Who is Alex in My Life With the Walter Boys?
Alex is "sweet, reliable, kind, open, and easily hurt," and these traits are evident from the very start. Alex is shown as romantic and hopeful, while Cole deals with his sense of self after sustaining a football injury.
He pairs his nerdy interests with his childhood spent on a rural ranch. He is a Star Wars fan, a die-hard gamer, and a future horseman.
One of the main aspects of the show is Alex's bond with Jackie.
The two share a sweet romance in My Life With the Walter Boys Season 1, and their first kiss (a symbolic kiss that sums up Alex's personality) happens beneath a grove of trees that remind Jackie of her late mother.
Yet the continuing drama with Alex's ex-girlfriend Paige and Jackie's developing relationship with Cole make this love story tense. Alex and Cole's relationship is equally charming, which results in physical fights and emotional conflicts, revealing his violent side beneath his calm facade.
By Season 2, Alex is a fully realized person with autonomy and a competitive edge. He was no longer the "safe choice" in Jackie's love triangle.
Why do fans relate to Alex?
Being more than just a love interest is what makes Alex such a hit. In an era of teen drama where bad-boy tropes rule, he is the Walter brother who shows emotional intelligence, loyalty, and bravery. Ashby Gentry's performance makes Alex one of the most beloved characters in My Life With the Walter Boys.
With Season 2 thus far delivering more drama and character growth, expect Alex to keep winning over fans with his personality.
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