- Three sisters and a family skating legacy drive Netflix’s new YA drama, Finding Her Edge, released Jan 22, 2026.
- Early reviews call it an easy-to-watch, bingeable series with solid performances but not prestige TV.
- Plot centers on Adriana’s love triangle: training with Brayden while still connected to ex Freddie and juggling a fake romance for sponsorship.
- Trailer available now; season includes eight episodes and features competitive figure skating on location in Paris.
What is Finding Her Edge?
Finding Her Edge is a Netflix drama about the Russo family and their three daughters navigating the pressures of competitive figure skating. The eight-episode freshman season follows Adriana Russo as she trains with a new partner, Brayden, even as feelings for ex-partner Freddie complicate both her career and personal life. A staged romance with Brayden to secure a sponsorship heightens the stakes on and off the ice.
Early reviews and audience reaction
Critics have offered mixed-to-positive first impressions. Rotten Tomatoes lists only four critic reviews so far, with the site noting “fewer than 50 ratings” on audience metrics. The Hollywood Reporter’s Angie Han calls the show “blunt, inoffensive and occasionally diverting,” recommending it as pleasant background viewing. Solzy at the Movies gives a 3.5/5 and praises its bingeability, while Collider rates it 6/10, describing it as easy-to-watch YA drama. What She Said scored it 3/4 and lauded the cast’s commitment to the skating sequences.
Audience posts on Rotten Tomatoes show enthusiasm and request a second season, though some viewers criticized the final episode’s plotting. Common praise centers on the skating visuals, character chemistry, and strong ensemble performances.
Episodes, creators and where to watch
Season 1 premiered on Jan 22, 2026, and contains eight episodes — from the opener “Pushing Off” to the finale “Medaling,” which wraps the World Championships storyline in Paris. The series lists Shamim Sarif as director and credits executive producers Stephanie Betts, Angela Boudreault and Jeff Norton.
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Drama
Original language: English
Cast highlights
- Madelyn Keys as Adriana Russo
- Harmon Walsh as Will Russo
- Alexandra Beaton as Elise Russo
- Cale Ambrozic as Brayden Elliot
- Olly Atkins as Freddie O’Connell
The cast has been singled out by several critics for realistic chemistry on and off the ice and for delivering convincing athletic performances.
Trailer (embedded)
Watch the official trailer on Rotten Tomatoes (2:02): https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/findingheredge/s01#videos
If you’re drawn to sports-centered YA dramas with romance and family pressure, Finding Her Edge offers a glossy, emotionally driven entry. It leans into skating spectacle and character moments rather than awards-season ambition — and early reactions suggest it will find an audience looking for easy, heartfelt binge viewing.
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