Jackson Smith

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* Season 1
* Child
* Season 2

**Jackson Smith** is one of the protagonists of *Jackson's Diary*. He lives with his Tío Frank and Tía Carol, and attends Jeanes High School.

## Appearance

Jackson has dark brown uplifted hair, a light complexion, black eyes, and bushy eyebrows. By many others, he is described as very attractive with an athletic physique.

As of Episode 49, Jackson now has a visible scar on his left eyebrow. The scar eventually heals, but it leaves his left brow split on the edge. This is the result of a malfunction of Exer's power.

## Personality

While Jackson tries to be friendly with everyone and goes to great lengths to get on their good side, his tolerance is not infinite. He can give up and do things out of anger, even if he doesn't want to act that way. Jackson generally cares for others. He doesn't like it when anyone is being picked on, even if it's someone he doesn't know. He often tries to make things right.

## Abilities

**Future Manifestation:** In Season 2, Jackson's young and current self (occasionally activated through emotional stimuli) can manifest prophetic events whenever he writes in the diary, and he can foretell the future in association with his journal. For example, Jackson writes that he “feels sick and wishes that Exer felt exactly how he did.” Soon after, Exer gets sick and throws up. From his writings and illustrations from his diary, Jackson can indirectly influence Exer's magic and plan out future events that will soon take place.

**Magic Perception:** Unlike other people, Jackson can see the magical illusions performed by Exer Campbell. The illusions affect Exer's eyes, which causes them to glow a green tint that only Jackson can see. Exer’s powers also create a green fog that is invisible to everyone but Jackson.

**The Power of Gay Fanfic Writing:** Despite his homophobic nature, he still managed to make exer and david kiss. kinda fruity ngl

## Relationships

### **Family**

**Carol Smith**

* Carol Smith is Jackson's adoptive mother. She has been taking care of him ever since he moved into her home a little earlier before his first day of school. Jackson used to call her by her name at first but she insisted on having Jackson call her "Tía" (Aunt) instead. Carol cares for Jackson, becoming concerned about him after hearing him scream and defending him. She likes to tease him at times. At first she was weary of his friends from the detention room but now she loves them! Especially Ken, (He always loves her cooking.)

**Frank Smith**

* Frank Smith is Jackson's adoptive father. Just like Carol, he likes to tease Jackson like when Brenda was dropping Jackson from school. The two don't have many scenes together by themselves, but it is easy to tell that they are close.

**His Mother**

* Jackson's mother passed away when he was young. It is unknown how she passed, but Jackson often has dreams about her leaving him. Besides Carol and Frank, Harry and the Detention Kids are aware of his mother's passing.

### **Friends**

* Ken
* Jolie
* Timothy

Ken was one of the three kids Jackson met in the detention room. From the very beginning we see that Ken loves to tease and flirt with Jackson, mostly to get a laugh out of it, but also to try and get a smile on Jackson's face. Later on Ken, along with Jolie and Timothy have become good, real friends of Jacksons. Now Jackson goes along and flirts/teases back with Ken with just as much confidence, we see them becoming more comfortable around each other, even sharing long glance at the other. Even though Ken is a prankster/jokester he knows when to be serious, often standing up for his friends, especially Jackson; He always makes sure to check up on Jackson. He always stands up for him and is on Jackson’s side, but isn’t afraid to point out when Jackson’s clearly in the wrong.

One thing Jackson knows for sure is that he can trust him and talk to him about almost everything besides the freaky supernatural things that have been going on recently. Although he has came close to telling them many times.

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(Spoiler ahead.) Now that Jackson told the group, they all have been supportive, especially Ken. He actually thinks it’s cool, and says “there really is no dull moment with you.” As he smiles. Ken’s comments always seem to cheer him up.

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Going onward, Ken tries to help Jackson move forward and get the help he needs. In recent episodes we see them get longer moments between one another, and longer conversations. Maybe we will learn more about Ken, or maybe they’re relationship will change in a different way…
Jolie was one of the three kids Jackson met in the detention room. Jolie was genuinely concerned for Jackson when she met him because of his anger issues. She was very understanding and willing to listen to him. She and the rest of the detention kids were very happy for Jackson when they heard he was going to therapy. Jolie is still concerned for Jackson, but sees his improvement. Jackson and Jolie are now very close friends and hopefully remain that way.

Timothy is one of the three kids Jackson met in the detention room. Based off of what we have seen, Timothy is a very good friend and is supportive of Jackson. He comes along with the Detention Kids group whenever they go on outings and such. There isn’t much to say about their relationship besides the fact that they are very good friends that are supportive of each other.

### **Others**

* Exer Campbell
* Former Friends

Exer was incredibly jealous of Jackson and hated him with a passion. He was rude towards Jackson in the beginning, and hinted that he would curse him to make him never fit in with his friends. Jackson knew Exer despised him and he soon figured it out that Exer didn't like that Brenda and Jackson were becoming closer. When he confronted him about it, the two had a huge fallout. During the school's musical: *Lost Lady*, Jackson fainted at the end of the play because Exer lost control of his magic. In this situation, Exer did not mean to cause Jackson any harm and felt guilty because he was so fixated on jealousy.

Afterwards Exer starts to regret everything he has done to Jackson in the past, and he comes to Jackson's house to apologize. It took some time, but Jackson eventually forgave him. The following day, they quickly became quick friends and shared a brotherly bond.

However, that all changes when Jackson finds out that Exer really does have magic. They have another fallout, and Jackson starts to attack Exer when he finds out about Pamela's new look. This is because Jackson believes that Exer did something to Pamela when, in reality, Exer made up with her before speaking to Jackson about the magic. Now, Jackson has been sent to the school's detention center, where he has to attend every day, including Saturdays, for one month. At this point, Exer feels guilty because he feels that it's his fault that Jackson and Pamela are no longer seeing each other.

After Jackson is out of detention, Jackson slowly tries to forgive Exer. As soon as things seem to be healing for him and Exer, Jackson finds out that his therapist is Exer’s dad. At this point, Jackson just wishes that Exer would just stay out of his life and is trying his best to ignore him.

### David Miller

David and Jackson met on Jackson’s first day of school. They got along pretty well despite some misunderstandings. Their relationship goes downhill when Exer and Jackson get into a fight. David was upset about Jackson punching Exer and fought back. Since then, Exer, David, Ron, Brenda and Pamela have been trying to gain Jackson’s trust back. Jackson and David are on generally neutral terms now, but it’s still a bit awkward between them.

### Ronald Novikov

Ronald lives in the same house as Jackson as an exchange student. Jackson is intimidated by Ronald due to their rocky start. However, Ronald becomes nicer to Jackson after he sees that Jackson is a good person. Jackson, however, revealed that he does not like Ronald because of his gossiping problem. This seemed to be in the heat of the moment, so we are not sure whether or not those words were completely honest.

### Brenda

Brenda and Jackson had a mutual respect for one another. Brenda, however, might have had feelings for Jackson ever since laying eyes on him. These feelings died later on due to Brenda starting to get interested in Exer again. Brenda was always listening to Jackson and comforting him. In Episode 49, Jackson makes it clear that he is sick of all the chaos that has been caused. This may also mean that he is sick of Brenda too because of the secrets she's been keeping from her brother, David.
## Trivia

* Jackson has a Colombian accent.
* Jackson, Tía Carol, and Tío Frank make Jackson's adopted family, meaning that Tía Carol and Tío Frank are not his blood relatives.
	+ He was adopted by Tía Carol and Tío Frank at the age of 12.
	+ He was in foster care at the age of 12.
* Jackson speaks fluent Spanish.
	+ He practiced mostly by watching TV and listening to Spanish music.
* Jackson is vegetarian.
* Jackson is revealed to have a great singing voice.
	+ He has interest in Theater.
* Although he was initially interested in Brenda he is currently in a relationship with Pamela, we see Jackson having lots of lovely moments with Ken. The fandom has taken a ļïķíɳɡ to this ship making it one of its most popular besides dexer.
* Jackson under stress has heavy trouble sleeping, which is a reoccurring event. This coupled with many other of his traits like a tendency to overthink, lash out in anger, and distance himself from others is a possible hint of depression.
* In the original Canvas Webtoon version, Jackson had a much more cynical and pessimistic personality. His humor was very sarcastic. He was also often in a beanie, but this accessory was removed for the Original iteration.
* In Episode 1 of the series, Jackson is revealed to own a pair of "Galaxy War" shorts. This implies Jackson is possibly a Star Wars fan.
* Jackson views Exer's father Harry Campbell as a father figure
* His favorite member of the detention squad is Ken because he is gay for him.
* His favorite color is blue
* His most popular sħip he is apart of is Kenson. Also known as Jacken. (More information can be found here.) https://shipping.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Kenson
* He created gay people with his magical diary. Kinda fruit, if ya ask mê.

**Gallery

Jackson at the arcade with the "Red's"Jackson with the "Detention Kids" Ken, Jolie, and Timothy. (Moments before Ken and Jackson start some flirty banter.)Jackson and Pamela from Paola's InstagramJackson from Paola's InstagramJackson beating up Exer Campbell in Episode 49Jackson and Pamela Lopez on a roller-skating dateJackson in his Halloween costume in Episode 55Jackson and the "Detention Kids" Ken, Jolie, and TimothyJackson with Exer's father and former therapist, Harry Campbell.Jackson with the "Detention Kids" Ken, Jolie, and Timothy.Jackson's Diary season 2 banner.Jackson's Diary season 1 banner.Jackson's Diary Promo ImageJackson from Paola's Instagram