Netflix has ordered a second season of YA series Finding Her Edge, based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s book.
The series has remained in the Netflix English TV Top 10 since its Jan. 22 release, climbing up to #3 this week, according to the streamer. It reached the top 10 in 81 countries with over 12M views, Netflix says.
The series follows the three Russo sisters, heirs to a struggling figure skating dynasty. In Season 1, middle sister, seventeen-year-old Adriana (Madelyn Keys) trains for the World Championships with new partner Brayden (Cale Ambrozic), while still harbouring feelings for her first love and former partner, Freddie (Olly Atkins). 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.
“I set out to make a show about love, featuring characters navigating a particularly difficult path in their lives and in their sport,” said showrunner Jeff Norton. “It’s a true gift to be able to work with such a talented cast to extend these characters’ journeys in Season 2, with the support of Netflix and WildBrain. I’m certain fans will be delighted as we delve deeper into the two love triangles that anchor our show—the romantic one and the familial one. There’s plenty of drama to come both on and off the ice.”
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Cast also includes Harmon Walsh (Gossip Girl, Murdoch Mysteries), Alexandra Beaton (Overcompensating, Luckiest Girl Alive), Meredith Forlenza (Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Blindspot), Alice Malakhov (Anne With an E, Reverse 1999), Niko Ceci (I Woke Up a Vampire, Odd Squad), and Millie Davis (The Umbrella Academy, Wonder).
“I am over the moon at the reception Finding Her Edge has received by viewers all over the world,” said Iacopelli. “To see my book come to life and watch the world fall in love with my characters has been a dream come true, and now that dream gets to continue with a season two, I can’t wait for audiences to see what’s in store for Adriana, Brayden, Freddie and the rest of Team Russo.”
Norton executive produces with Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts and Angela Boudreault for WildBrain. Shamim Sarif (You, The Way Home) and Jacqueline Pepall (Horrible Histories, Goldie’s Oldies) direct. Shelley Scarrow serves as head writer (Wynonna Earp, Degrassi: The Next Generation), along with writers Sabrina Sherif (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Wild Cards), Norton and Jacqueline Pepall.