Netflix fans have expressed outrage over the upcoming release of Finding Her Edge, accusing the streaming giant of creating a show that closely resembles the cancelled drama Spinning Out. The new film, based on Jennifer Iacopelli's 2022 YA novel, premieres on January 22 and follows figure skating royalty Adriana Russo as she navigates a fake dating scheme with her new partner while preparing for the Junior World Championships.
Viewers were quick to draw comparisons to Spinning Out, which was cancelled after just one season in 2020. That series starred Kaya Scodelario as Kat Baker, an Olympic skater dealing with PTSD and bipolar disorder after a fall. Both productions centre on ice skaters paired with 'bad boy' partners, leading to romantic tension.
One YouTube commenter asked: 'So why cancel Spinning Out (which was a fantastic show) to make one that looks exactly like the other show?' Another added: 'This is basically Spinning Out that Netflix will cancel after one season…' A third user exclaimed: 'ALL THESE SAME NEW SERIES after cancelling Spinning Out? Makes no sense.'
Despite the backlash, Finding Her Edge is set to debut on Netflix on Thursday, January 22. The film stars Madelyn Keys as Adriana Russo, Cale Ambrozic as Brayden, and Olly Atkins as Freddie.
