Netflix’s new figure-skating drama Finding Her Edge is a hit with fans, but its premiere has become infamous not for the on-ice drama, but for a series of glaring behind-the-scenes errors, including a visible boom mic and obvious stunt doubles, raising questions about the final edit.
The new Netflix series Finding Her Edge, which follows competitive ice skater Adriana (Madelyn Keys) as she navigates a new partnership and a complicated love life with her ex (Olly Atkins), premiered to much fanfare on January 22. However, while viewers are captivated by the on-screen romance and high-stakes competition, a different conversation is dominating social media: the show’s noticeable production mistakes.
The most glaring error, which has since been corrected in the current version of the show, was the appearance of a boom mic in a scene during the pilot episode. The on-screen blunder didn’t go unnoticed by eagle-eyed viewers, who quickly took to social media to share their findings. “Hah came to TikTok to see if anyone posted about the microphone because I caught it!” one user wrote, with another adding, “I thought I was seeing stuffff.”
But the boom mic was just the beginning. Fans have also pointed out what appear to be several moments where Keys and her on-screen partner, Brayden (Cale Ambrozic, were visibly replaced by their stunt doubles during the ice skating sequences. “The stunt double bro thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, I had to rewind,” a viewer commented, while another admitted their own obliviousness: “IM SO BLIND. I NEVER NOTICED THIS OR THEIR STUNT DOUBLES. IM COOKED YALL.”
Other mistakes have been more subtle, yet equally jarring for dedicated viewers. In one scene, actor Olly Atkins seemingly breaks the fourth wall, looking directly into the camera. “He was looking into my eyes,” read a comment alongside a screengrab of the moment, highlighting how even small details can pull an audience out of the story.
The focus on these gaffes comes as Finding Her Edge inspired a wide variety of reactions to its controversial ending. The series finale saw Adriana win the World Championships with Brayden before immediately breaking up with him to rekindle her romance with Freddie, a decision that left many fans frustrated. This has fueled speculation about a potential Season 2, which would explore the fallout, including Brayden potentially partnering with Riley (Millie Davis).
Lead star Madelyn Keys has teased what a potential second season could hold, hinting at more tension between Adriana and Riley. “I’m really excited that, at least in that last scene, Riley doesn’t even say anything, but you can see it in her eyes. There is some tension between her and Adriana too,” Keys told Collider. “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.”
Despite the production missteps, Finding Her Edge has clearly struck a chord with audiences, who are invested in the characters’ fates. The series also features Alexandra Beaton, Alice Malakhov, Niko Ceci, and Harmon Walsh, with real-life champions Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier making cameo appearances. Author Jennifer Iacopelli, who penned the original book, also makes a brief on-screen appearance as a librarian.
As fans continue to debate the show’s ending and dissect every frame, the editing mistakes have become an unexpected part of Finding Her Edge‘s legacy. For now, the series is streaming on Netflix, leaving viewers to wonder if a potential Season 2 would benefit from a more meticulous post-production process.
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