Who does not love a story about growing up, finding your heart, and navigating the messy beauty of first love? Romance stories on streaming have evolved far beyond summer beach houses and classic small‑town backdrops. Viewers who fell for the heartfelt tension of The Summer I Turned Pretty, or the familial dynamics of My Life with the Walter Boys, are part of a trend where character‑driven emotion meets unexpected settings.

 One such story, Finding Her Edge, is coming to Netflix, and here’s everything you need to know.

Leading the cast of Finding Her Edge is Madelyn Keys as Adriana Russo, a dedicated and determined 17‑year‑old navigating her place within a celebrated but financially strained skating dynasty. Cale Ambrozic stars as Brayden Elliot, Adriana’s new skating partner whose confident presence on the ice sparks unexpected chemistry. Olly Atkins portrays Freddie O’Connell, Adriana’s former partner and first love, whose return complicates her already intense journey. 

The ensemble also includes Alexandra Beaton and Alice Malakhov as Adriana’s sisters, along with Millie Davis and others in key supporting roles. 

The show is scheduled to premiere globally on January 22, 2026, with all eight episodes streaming exclusively on the platform. Each episode runs about 44 minutes, making it ideal for weekend binges or linear viewing over several nights. The series adapts the popular young adult novel by Jennifer Iacopelli, bringing a fresh take on the romance genre by blending athletic ambition with emotional complexity. 

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But the real drama unfolds on ice, where love and rivalry test Adriana like never before.

Finding Her Edge is set in the high‑stakes world of competitive figure skating, where discipline, performance, and public perception weigh as heavily as every jump and spin. At the heart of the narrative is Adriana Russo, who is training for the World Championships with Brayden while still carrying deep feelings for Freddie, her former partner.

To help secure essential sponsorship and keep her family’s struggling rink afloat, Adriana and Brayden agree to pretend they are a couple off the ice. A decision that sends their emotional worlds spinning out of control. 

This “fake dating” trope, familiar in contemporary romance, gains added texture here because of the competitive arena in which it unfolds. The series weaves Adriana’s personal dilemmas with the demands of elite sport. As Adriana juggles performance expectations, familial loyalty, and the question of whom she truly loves, viewers are treated to a layered narrative that feels both tender and true. 

The result is a story that honors classic romance beats while offering something distinct for fans of character‑based drama, a blend of emotional vulnerability and the raw thrill of competition.

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 What are you most excited to see: the skating, the love triangle, or Adriana’s journey? Share your thoughts below.