š„ THE CAST IS LOCKED ā AND THE PRESSURE IS HIGHER. Sources say the lead actress returns alongside two new high-profile additions, bringing tension, ambition, and betrayal straight into Finding Her Edge Season 2.
With Finding Her Edge Season 1 still fresh on Netflixāhaving premiered on January 22, 2026āthe teen ice-skating drama is generating serious heat. Official renewal from Netflix remains pending as viewership numbers climb and fan campaigns build, but insiders close to production are buzzing that the core team is gearing up for a swift follow-up. The momentum is undeniable: the show’s blend of soapy romance, family legacy pressures, and high-stakes figure skating has sparked viral moments, love-triangle debates, and comparisons to hits like The Summer I Turned Pretty on ice.
At the center of the comeback is Madelyn Keys as Adriana Russo, the gifted ice dancer whose journey through heartbreak, ambition, and second chances anchored Season 1. Sources confirm Keys is locked in to reprise the role, ready to dive deeper into Adriana’s evolving path. After choosing Freddie O’Connell (Olly Atkins) in the finaleāwhile Brayden Elliot (Cale Ambrozic) secured the Russo Rink’s future through his Voltage programāthe stage is set for intensified conflicts. Adriana’s reunion with Freddie promises tested loyalties, professional jealousy, and the grind of chasing elite-level success amid lingering “what ifs” with Brayden.
The real escalation comes from two rumored high-profile new additions, injecting fresh tension, ambition, and betrayal into the mix. While details are tightly guarded, whispers point to established talent joining the ensembleālikely a formidable new rival skater and perhaps a mentor or corporate figure tied to the Voltage program or international circuit. These characters are expected to challenge Adriana’s position on and off the ice: one bringing ruthless competition that exposes vulnerabilities in partnerships and training, the other introducing layers of ambition that force moral dilemmas and fractured alliances. The dynamic could shatter fragile balancesāturning allies into threats and amplifying the emotional stakes for the entire Russo family.
The pressure is higher than ever. Season 1 built a world of elite skating realismāintense rehearsals, sponsorship battles, and the mental toll of perfectionāwhile delivering swoon-worthy romance. Season 2 would likely push further: deeper explorations of burnout, family fractures (with Elise’s recovery and the sisters’ bonds under strain), and the cutthroat side of professional sports. The new additions promise betrayals that hit close to homeāperhaps a rival with hidden ties to Adriana’s past or ambitions that clash with the Russo legacyāmaking every glide feel loaded with consequence.
The returning cast remains strong: Cale Ambrozic and Olly Atkins are poised for expanded arcs, with Brayden’s redemption (or complication) and Freddie’s growth adding fuel to the triangle. Supporting players like Alexandra Beaton (Elise), Millie Davis (Riley Monroe), Harmon Walsh, and Alice Malakhov bring continuity, while cameos from real ice-dancing stars (like Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier in Season 1) could return for authenticity.
Insiders suggest Netflix is eyeing a fast-tracked production if numbers holdāpotentially aligning with late-2026 or early-2027 to keep the winter-sports vibe alive. Cast members have fueled hope in interviews, praising the Season 1 setup for “so many new possibilities for drama.” Author Jennifer Iacopelli, whose YA novel inspired the series (a loose Persuasion retelling), has shared enthusiasm for extending the story beyond the book’s scope.
As Hanoi viewers (and the world) binge Season 1’s eight episodes, the anticipation sharpens. The cast is locked, the pressure mounts, and with new faces bringing ambition and betrayal, the edge Adriana fought to find could become the one that cuts deepest.
The rink is calling for round two. If renewal hits, expect the ice to crack under the weight of what’s coming.