# Finding Her Edge: Netflix’s New Ice Skating Drama Gets Release Date—Everything You Need to Know

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Published: 2025-12-13  
Updated: 2025-12-13  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Netflix is delivering the perfect blend of figure skating elegance and teen romance with *Finding Her Edge*, based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s novel. The eight-episode series just revealed its release date, first-look images, and a love triangle that will have viewers swooning.

## Finding Her Edge: Series Information at a Glance

| **Show Details** | **Information** |
| --- | --- |
| **Title** | Finding Her Edge |
| **Based On** | Novel by Jennifer Iacopelli |
| **Release Date** | January 22, 2026 |
| **Platform** | Netflix (Worldwide) |
| **Episodes** | 8 episodes (~44 minutes each) |
| **Genre** | Teen Drama, Romance, Sports |
| **Lead Stars** | Madelyn Keys, Cale Ambrozic |
| **Filming Period** | February–May 2025 |

## What’s the Story About?

Set in competitive figure skating, *Finding Her Edge* follows the three Russo sisters, heirs to a struggling skating dynasty. At the center is 17-year-old Adriana Russo, training for World Championships with new partner Brayden while harboring feelings for former partner and first love, Freddie.

When Adriana and Brayden pretend to be a couple off-ice to secure crucial sponsorship, the lines between performance and reality blur as the family’s financially troubled rink hangs in the balance. It’s fake-dating tropes meets competitive sports pressure—Jane Austen meets *I, Tonya*.

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## Meet the Cast and Crew

The series stars **Madelyn Keys** as Adriana Russo, alongside **Cale Ambrozic** as Brayden Elliot and **Olly Atkins** as Freddie O’Connell. Supporting cast includes **Harmon Walsh**, **Alexandra Beaton**, and **Alice Malakhov**.

Showrunner **Jeff Norton** (*Geek Girl*) leads production with directors **Shamim Sarif** and **Jacqueline Pepall**. First-look images showcase stunning ice skating sequences.

Visit [Netflix’s official site](https://www.netflix.com/) for trailers.

## A WildBrain-Netflix Collaboration

*Finding Her Edge* continues WildBrain’s partnership with Netflix following *Degrassi: Next Class*, *I Woke Up a Vampire*, and *Carmen Sandiego*.

Originally set to broadcast alongside Canada’s Family Channel, Netflix became sole global distributor after the network’s October 2025 shutdown.

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## Why This Series Matters

Teen sports dramas rarely get major streaming spotlight. The series combines athletic competition with emotional depth and romantic tension—elements that resonated in *Spinning Out* and *Tiny Pretty Things*.

## FAQs

### **Is Finding Her Edge based on a true story?**

No, *Finding Her Edge* is based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s fictional novel of the same name. While not a true story, the book draws inspiration from real competitive figure skating dynamics and the pressures faced by athletes in elite sports, making it feel authentic to fans of the sport.

### **Will there be a season 2 of Finding Her Edge?**

  
Netflix hasn’t announced renewal plans yet. The series is structured as an eight-episode first season releasing January 22, 2026. Renewal decisions typically come 4-6 weeks after premiere based on viewership metrics, so fans should watch and share to boost chances of continuation.