Netflix’s ‘Finding Her Edge’ concludes with Adriana Russo and Brayden Elliott winning the World Championships, but Adriana shocks the skating world by choosing her ex, Freddie O’Connell, leaving Brayden heartbroken and setting up a dramatic new rivalry for a potential season two.
The ice has melted, and the final bow has been taken. Netflix’s Finding Her Edge has delivered a season finale that was equal parts triumphant and heartbreaking, leaving fans with plenty to discuss. The series, based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s popular book, followed teenage figure skater Adriana Russo as she made a comeback to the sport after a two-year hiatus, teaming up with new partner Brayden Elliott while navigating a complex love triangle with her ex, Freddie O’Connell.
The finale, which premiered on January 22, 2026, brought all of Adriana’s personal and professional struggles to a head at the prestigious World Championships in Paris. After a season filled with staged romance, family drama, and intense training, the show answered the biggest questions: Who wins the gold? And who does Adriana ultimately choose to skate—and love—with?
Before the main event, Adriana and Brayden faced a major hurdle at the national qualifiers. Their path to the World Championships was nearly derailed when their routine failed to secure the necessary qualifying scores. Brayden, feeling the pressure, initially blamed Adriana for prioritizing their fake romance over their skating career. However, a lucky break when another pair was eliminated gave them a second chance, allowing them to advance to Paris alongside their rivals, Freddie and his new partner, Riley Monroe.
By the time the World Championships arrived, the tension was at an all-time high. Adriana and Brayden delivered a performance that was not only technically flawless but also deeply emotional, showcasing their incredible chemistry on the ice. They faced fierce competition from Freddie and Riley, who also skated the routine of their lives. In the end, the judges’ scores were agonizingly close. Adriana and Brayden were crowned World Champions with a score of 98.36, narrowly edging out Freddie and Riley’s 98.14.
Who Does Adriana End Up With?
While Adriana and Brayden celebrated their hard-fought victory on top of the podium, the most dramatic moment of the night was yet to come. Throughout the series, Adriana was torn between the new, exciting connection she forged with Brayden during their “Braydriana” publicity stunt and the deep, history-laced bond she shared with her first love, Freddie. In Paris, these feelings came to a head as she reconnected with Freddie while continuing her fake romance with Brayden.
In a stunning move that sent shockwaves through the skating world, Adriana publicly declared her love for Freddie. After receiving her gold medal, she found Freddie in the crowd and kissed him, a clear and public choice that ended her relationship with Brayden. The decision left Brayden devastated, as he had developed genuine feelings for Adriana throughout their partnership. The finale confirmed that their relationship was purely strategic from the start, a means to an end for sponsorships and publicity, though it was clear that Brayden’s feelings had become very real.
Actor Olly Atkins, who plays Freddie, acknowledged the complexity of the ending in an interview with Collider. “Obviously, I am Team Freddie, but I’m Team Brayden too,” he said. “He put so much work into trying to make this relationship work, competitively and romantically. And then, to see it fall through his fingers at the end of the show, it really broke my heart a little bit, as much as I was rooting for Freddie.”
How Finding Her Edge Ends and What It Means for the Future
The finale of Finding Her Edge didn’t just resolve one love triangle; it set the stage for an entirely new one. The final scene jumps one month after the World Championships, revealing that Adriana and Freddie have decided to team up as a new skating pair. As they begin practicing together, they are shocked to discover that Brayden and Riley have also formed a partnership. The episode ends with Adriana delivering a confident and competitive line: “Hope they’re ready for some serious competition.”
This ending suggests that the story is far from over. Actress Madelyn Keys, who portrays Adriana, expressed excitement about the new dynamics, telling Collider that there is already tension between Adriana and Riley. “There is some tension between her and Adriana too,” Keys said. “I think that is good, and that is what she deserves, as a character. I hope that Adriana gets to learn a couple more lessons about how to be in a friendship. Will that be messy with also her feelings with Brayden? Absolutely.”
Beyond the new rivalries, Adriana’s personal life also finds resolution. Her family’s beloved skating rink, which was on the brink of closure, is saved when her father, Will, sells it to the professional skating organization Voltage. The rink is reborn as a skating academy, securing the family’s legacy in the sport they love.
With Adriana and Freddie now a team, and Brayden and Riley forming their own powerful duo, the stage is set for a new chapter of intense competition and complicated relationships. Finding Her Edge has successfully delivered a satisfying yet open-ended conclusion that leaves fans eager to see what happens next on the ice.
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