Netflix Releases Teen Ice Sports Drama Series 'Finding Her Edge,' Here's the Review!

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The Canadian teen sports drama series, 'Finding Her Edge,' officially premiered globally on Netflix on January 22, 2026.

Adapted from Jennifer Iacopelli's novel of the same name, the series immerses viewers in the world of Olympic-level competitive ice skating.

With eight episodes running approximately 44 minutes each, 'Finding Her Edge' promises to be a compelling watch for fans of teen romance dramas.

The series is a YA sports romance and is loosely inspired by Jane Austen's novel 'Persuasion.'

Directed by Shamim Sarif and Jacqueline Pepall, with Shelley Scarrow as the lead writer, 'Finding Her Edge' is produced in Ontario, Canada, and filmed on location in Orillia, Barrie, and Wasaga Beach.

Originally slated to air on Family in Canada, the distribution rights were later acquired by CBC Television (English) and Ici Radio-Canada Télé (French) after the service's closure in 2025.

Now, the TV-PG-rated series is available to a wider audience on Netflix, delivering a story full of intrigue and emotion.

'Finding Her Edge' centers on the Russo family, an ice skating dynasty that owns a rink facing financial difficulties.

The main story follows Adriana Russo, the middle daughter of the Russo family, played by Madelyn Keys, a competitive ice dancer.

She attempts to build a new skating partnership with skating's 'bad boy,' Brayden Elliot (Cale Ambrozic), in order to train for the World Championships.

The situation is further complicated by Adriana's lingering feelings for her ex-partner and childhood sweetheart, Freddie O'Connell (Olly Atkins).

Freddie returns to the family skating complex with a new partner, Riley (Millie Davis), one of Adriana's close friends.

To secure sponsorship and keep the Russo family's rink afloat, Adriana and Brayden decide to pretend to be a couple off the ice.

In addition to the romantic drama, the series also explores the Russo family dynamics, including Adriana's father's financial difficulties, her older sister Elise's depression, and the family's grief over the loss of their mother.

The series 'Finding Her Edge' features a talented young cast who bring to life complex characters in the world of ice skating.

Madelyn Keys plays Adriana Russo, the middle daughter who returns to ice skating after her older sister's injury.

Cale Ambrozic plays Brayden Elliot, Adriana's new skating partner and known as the "bad boy" of the skating world.

Olly Atkins plays Freddie O'Connell, Adriana's former skating partner and boyfriend.

Additionally, Alexandra Beaton plays Elise Russo, Adriana's older sister, a former figure skater who has suffered an injury.

Alice Malakhov plays Maria Russo, Adriana's younger sister, and Millie Davis plays Riley Monroe, Freddie's new partner and Adriana's close friend, round out the main cast.

Harmon Walsh plays Will Russo, the father of the Russo family who focuses on the family's ice skating legacy, also has a significant role in this Netflix series.

Reviews for 'Finding Her Edge,' released in January 2026, showed mixed reception, often highlighting the appeal of teen dramas despite some flaws.

The series was described as "easy-to-watch" and "aimlessly enjoyable," a perfect substitute for fans of YA (Young Adult) dramas like 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' or 'My Life With The Walter Boys.'

Despite its "cheesy" dialogue and "predictable" plot, the series felt more grounded and realistic than some other contemporary YA dramas.

Some critics called it an "addictive" and "melodrama-filled" winter YA drama.

The dynamic between the three Russo sisters is often a highlight and considered one of the series' best and most emotional aspects.

However, the romance aspect of the series was often deemed "underwhelming" or "flat," with criticism being directed at the "unsatisfying love triangle."

The ice skating scenes were also criticized for relying too heavily on stunt doubles, which made it difficult to stay immersed in the story when the characters were portrayed as Olympic-level athletes.