Finding Her Edge: Who’s Who in the Netflix Figure Skating Series

We can’t wait until the premiere of Finding Her Edge on Netflix on January 22. The series, based on the books by Jennifer Iacopelli, follows a trio of sisters from a prominent figure skating dynasty as they try to navigate an uncertain future as they compete in the sport they love while also trying to save the family skating rink.

The good folks at Netflix provided an introduction to the major players in the series, so read on to learn more about the Russo sisters and the other characters in Finding Her Edge.

Meet the cast of Finding Her Edge

Adriana Russo (Madelyn Keys)

Adriana is the middle sister of the Russo skating dynasty. She’s scrappy, determined, and resilient, with the weight of the world on her shoulders and a latent fire in her belly waiting to be unleashed when she returns to the ice.

Maria Russo (Alice Malakhov)

Quirky, quick, and a bit of a rebel, Maria is the youngest of the three Russo sisters. Maria has spent her childhood trying to keep up with her sisters, but she’s beginning to question her path.

Elise Russo (Alexandra Beaton)

The eldest of the three Russo daughters, Elise is the centre of the Russo skating dynasty. She’s proud, a fierce competitor, and often careless with others’ feelings, but finds herself unsure of her place in the world outside of skating.

Will Russo (Harmon Walsh)

Will is an Olympic champion whose charm, good looks and athleticism can dazzle on and off the ice. He is trying his best to run the rink, coach champions, and raise three teenage daughters, but is flailing underneath the polished veneer.

Freddie O’Connell (Oliver “Olly” Atkins)

Freddie is sincere, stoic, and kind. He was totally blind-sided when Adriana stopped skating with him, suddenly cutting him out of a family he felt was his own. But upon returning to Russo Rink, Freddie can’t fight the feelings of attraction and deep love for Adriana.

Brayden Elliot (Cale Ambrozic)

Brayden is confident, brash, and achingly handsome. A supremely talented ice dancer whose partner recently quit the sport, Brayden is a hot commodity and he knows it. He’s a bit of a showboat and a sore loser, but he’s also got the talent to back it up.

What is Finding Her Edge about?

Here’s the synopsis of Finding Her Edge from 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 harbouring 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.”

How to watch Finding Her Edge

Finding Her Edge premieres Thursday, January 22, on Netflix. You’ll need a Netflix subscription in order to watch.

Watch the trailer

You can watch the trailers for Finding Her Edge below.

There’s no shortage of winter-set stories to watch on Netflix this season! After you’ve binged Finding Her Edge, don’t miss Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing on February 1. This dramatic new docu-series explores the world of competitive ice dance, following the world’s best ice dance pairs and their journey to the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics – another must-watch worth bundling up for!