A brand new teen drama collection about ice skating has soared up the Netflix charts since its launch a couple of days in the past.
Tailored from Jennifer Iacopelli’s novel of the identical identify, which was itself loosely based mostly on the Jane Austen basic Persuasion, all eight episodes of the Canadian collection Discovering Her Edge had been launched on Netflix on January 22.
Madelyn Keys performs Adriana Russo, a determine skater who returns to the game two years after the demise of her gold medalist husband two years earlier.
However when she will get the prospect to proceed her household’s Olympic legacy and save their financially struggling ice rink, she jumps on the alternative.
Nonetheless, when Adriana seems for a accomplice to compete with, she is pressured to show to the final individual she needs to be with: ice dancing’s cocky unhealthy boy, Brayden Elliot, performed by Cale Ambrozic.
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As the 2 attempt to discover a technique to work collectively, issues get sophisticated when her former ice dancing accomplice and ex-boyfriend Freddie O’Connell (Olly Atkins) exhibits up together with the remainder of the Canadian Olympic hopefuls to coach at her household’s elite ice rink – additionally together with his new accomplice.
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The synopsis of what occurs subsequent within the collection teases: “At first, Freddie appears prepared to forgive and neglect – possibly even rekindle one thing – till he sees her skating with Brayden. As a result of regardless of the vitriol Adriana and Brayden spew at one another, their chemistry on the ice is plain.”
“Can Adriana conquer the aggressive world of ice dancing, or will boy drama damage her Olympic goals?”
Netflix additionally teased that Adriana “begins to find that balancing a love triangle, household drama and her personal future prospects is inconceivable.”
The ebook was tailored into a movie by Jeff Norton (Geek Woman) and Shelley Scarrow (Degrassi: The Subsequent Technology), with the latter telling Tudum, “On one degree, our present is a soapy YA drama. However I wished to make it rather more than that; [it’s] a layered household drama a few damaged household that finds its method again collectively.’
He continued, “Adriana feels the burden of the world on her shoulders. By taking up the accountability of saving her household’s rink, which is her mom’s legacy, she is out of the blue confronted with all types of latest challenges and pressures, each on and off the ice.’
Since being launched on Netflix, the collection is at present the fifth most watched collection in Britain.
It additionally has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Discovering Her Edge is at its greatest when it connects with Adriana and Brayden’s connection, the Russo sisterhood and the magic on the ice. There are some stunning standout performances… that make me interested in what they will sort out subsequent,” Pop Tradition Planet wrote within the overview.
“Discovering Her Edge might not be the type of awards-winning status tv, however it definitely delivers a binge-worthy viewing expertise,” stated The Films’ Solzy.
“All issues thought of, if you happen to’re searching for a YA drama that is straightforward to look at and aimlessly enjoyable, Discovering Her Edge matches the invoice,” Collider added.
In the meantime, viewer Anna wrote: ‘Truthfully, Discovering Her Edge shocked me in one of the simplest ways. It is easy to look at, but additionally very significant, and the characters really feel real fairly than overdone. The story rapidly captivates you and by the top you really need extra.’
‘This present is an ideal technique to open 2026 with a dramatic bang! The plot is admittedly entertaining, and I really like how the characters discuss concerning the magic of skating!’ Meenah shared.
Discovering Her Edge additionally options cameos from five-time Canadian determine skating champions Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, whereas British determine skating champions Lilah Concern and Lewis Gibson voiced a duo of tv commentators.
In the meantime, the ebook’s creator additionally made a short look as a librarian within the penultimate episode.
Discovering Her Edge is streaming on Netflix.
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