Finding Her Edge release date, preview, and what to expect from the ice skating drama

If you're looking for a new drama series to get into with romance, skating, and rivalries, Netflix might have exactly what your watch list needs after Heated Rivalry. It doesn't hurt the the streamer's upcoming new series that's sure to pull in a lot of viewers is also based on a fan-favorite book. Of course, we're talking about the teen figure skating drama Finding Her Edge.

Based on the book of the same name by Jennifer Iacopelli, Finding Her Edge makes its arrival on Netflix in January 2026 amid a busy release month for the streamer. Getting off to the races in the new year, Netflix boasts big stars and big releases in shows like His & Hers, The Upshaws, and Bridgerton. But the teen drama will surely skate right into our hearts.

For those who read the book and are counting down the days until Finding Her Edge premieres and for those who are wondering what this new show is all about, we're sharing what you need to know, including when the show premieres, who's in the cast, and what to expect!

Finding Her Edge release date on Netflix

Finding Her Edge premieres on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 on Netflix. The series contains eight episodes, which will be released all at once at midnight PT and 3 a.m. ET. It's the perfect series to watch since the Winter Olympics are right around the corner. You can get into figure skating and watch a fictional romance story set in the world of the sport, too.

Check out the official synopsis via Netflix:

"The series follows the three Russo sisters, heirs to a struggling figure skating dynasty. As middle sister, seventeen-year-old Adriana trains for the World Championships with new partner Brayden, while still harboring feelings for her first love and former partner, Freddie. Her life becomes complicated when she and Brayden pretend to be a couple off the ice so they can land a sponsorship to keep the financially struggling Russo rink afloat."

According to Netflix, the series has been given an age rating of TV-PG, which means that there likely won't be any significantly inappropriate moments and can be watched by younger audiences. Finding Her Edge hails from Canada and comes from showrunner Jeff Norton, who also worked on the Netflix original series Geek Girl. There's no doubt this series will be just as beloved!

Who's in the cast of Finding Her Edge?

No doubt, readers of the book have been looking forward to meeting their Adriana, Brayden, and Freddie, as well as all of the characters who make up the world of Finding Her Edge. The series features Madelyn Keys in the leading role as Adriana Russo, Cale Ambrozic as Brayden Elliott, and Olly Atkins as Freddie O'Connell.

Take a closer look at the full main cast as shared by Netflix:

• Madelyn Keys as Adriana Russo
• Cale Ambrozic as Brayden Elliot
• Olly Atkins as Freddie O'Connell
• Harmon Walsh as Will Russo
• Alexandra Beaton as Elise Russo
• Meredith Forlenza as Camille St. Denis
• Alice Malakhov as Maria Russo
• Niko Ceci as Charlie Monroe
• Millie Davis as Riley Monroe

Is there a trailer for Finding Her Edge?

Yes! A few weeks before the series premiere on Jan. 22, Netflix released the full official trailer for Finding Her Edge. The two-minute preview gives viewers a glimpse of what to expect from the figure skating teen drama and all of the yearning and romance that will take place in the central love triangle. If you loved Netflix shows like My Life with the Walter Boys and XO, Kitty, you're definitely going to fall head over heels (skates?) for the exciting adaptation. Watch the trailer below!