Alright, Let’s Talk About That Ending
Look, I watched “Finding Her Edge” – you probably did too, if you’re reading this – and the whole premise was basically catnip for anyone who loves a good YA romance with a side of high-stakes sports. Figure skating, family legacy on the line, a fake relationship for sponsorships, and oh, feelings for the old partner. Classic stuff, right? It premiered in January 2026, and everyone was immediately obsessed with Adriana (Madelyn Keys) and her whole deal with Brayden (Cale Ambrozic) versus Freddie (Olly Atkins). The push and pull, the tension, it was all there.
And then… the finale. Eight episodes, all leading up to Adriana and Brayden competing against Freddie and Riley (Millie Davis) at the World Championships. And guess what? Adriana and Brayden won. They won. Which, okay, fine, good for them. But it left things in such a weird place, didn’t it? Because the whole season was about Adriana still having feelings for Freddie, even while she was falling for Brayden. The “fake relationship” became real, but the old flame? Still flickering, big time. It was divisive, for sure. You either loved the win, or you were like me, throwing popcorn at the screen, muttering, “But what about Freddie?!”
The Obvious Ins and Outs (Duh!)
Alright, let’s just get the no-brainers out of the way. If “Finding Her Edge” is coming back, these people are, you know, in.
Adriana (Madelyn Keys): I mean, come on. She’s the whole show. Her name is practically in the title (Finding Her Edge). She’s the skater, the legacy, the girl with the love triangle. She’s not going anywhere. Unless Netflix wants a riot.
Brayden (Cale Ambrozic): The current partner, the world champion winner. He’s absolutely back. He’s half of the winning pair, and honestly, the guy has chemistry with Adriana. A lot of it. The whole “fake dating becomes real” thing? It worked for them.
So, yeah. Those two are locked. Signed, sealed, delivered. No surprises there.
But What About the Real Drama?
Here’s the thing, though. The show isn’t just about Adriana and Brayden. It’s about the triangle. The source context even says it – a “divisive ending involving the central love triangle.” So, if we’re talking about who’s really necessary for Season 2 to even make sense, then we’ve got to talk about Freddie.
Freddie (Olly Atkins): He has to be back. And not just for a cameo. He needs to be a prominent part of the story. If Netflix thinks they can just sweep the old partner under the rug because Adriana and Brayden won Worlds, they’ve got another thing coming. The entire emotional core of the first season was Adriana grappling with her feelings for him, the history, the comfort. You can’t just end that. It would be like… well, it would be like getting a pizza and only eating the crust. No, thank you. We need the toppings. We need the cheese. We need Freddie.
“You can’t just drop a love triangle halfway through the story and expect everyone to be happy. That’s not how these things work.”
And if Freddie’s back, then chances are…
Riley (Millie Davis): She was Freddie’s partner, right? She competed against Adriana and Brayden. If Freddie is still around, complicating Adriana’s life (which, let’s be honest, he absolutely should be doing), then Riley’s probably gonna be there too. Maybe as a rival, maybe as a friend to Freddie, maybe as another obstacle. Who cares, just make it messy. That’s what we’re here for.
What This Actually Means
My honest take? Season 2 of “Finding Her Edge” lives or dies by how they handle this love triangle. They built it up, they made us invest in it, and then they gave us a win that felt a little… convenient for the main pairing, but not necessarily satisfying for the story. You can’t just have Adriana and Brayden ride off into the sunset after one season when the whole point was the internal conflict over who she truly loves.
I’m telling you, if Freddie isn’t a strong presence in Season 2, if they try to just make it about Adriana and Brayden being the perfect skating couple, then I think a lot of viewers (myself included) are gonna check out. The fake relationship trope works because of the tension, the “will they, won’t they,” and the “what about the other guy?” Now that the “will they” with Brayden has happened, the “what about the other guy” becomes even more critical.
Netflix, you’ve got a good thing going with this show. Don’t ruin it by being predictable. Keep the mess. Keep the drama. Keep Freddie. Give us the full, complicated, frustrating, amazing human experience. Or I’m gonna be mad. Really mad.
