“Must-Watch: ‘Finding Her Edge’ and 8 Top TV Picks This Week”
As streaming options proliferate, viewers have a rich selection of shows to explore. This week, from January 19 to 25, a mix of new series and specials will debut, offering something for everyone. Here’s a closer look at the highlights of this week’s TV viewing.
Must-Watch: ‘Finding Her Edge’
The new series Finding Her Edge will begin streaming on Thursday, January 19, on Netflix. Based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s young adult novels, the show centers on Adriana Russo, played by Madelyn Keys. Adriana, a competitive skater, finds herself navigating a fake relationship with her on-ice partner, Brayden (Cale Ambrozic), in a quest for sponsorship. This engaging narrative is loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s *Persuasion*.
More Compelling Picks This Week
- Canada Shore: A spinoff of *Jersey Shore*, this reality show features 10 Canadians spending summer together in Kelowna, British Columbia. Snooki makes an appearance. Streaming starts Thursday on Paramount+.
- The Beauty: Created by Ryan Murphy, this drama stars Evan Peters as an FBI agent investigating mysterious deaths caused by a drug that enhances attractiveness. The first three episodes stream on Wednesday at 9 p.m. on FX and Hulu.
- Steal: Sophie Turner leads this series as Zara, whose life is upended when thieves take her hostage at her workplace. All six episodes launch on Wednesday via Prime Video.
- Queer Eye: Returning for its 10th and final season, *Queer Eye* follows the Fab Five as they provide lifestyle makeovers to individuals in Washington. Five episodes start streaming on Wednesday on Netflix.
- Just a Dash: Chef Matty Matheson’s cooking show kicks off its new season on Netflix on Tuesday, showcasing culinary adventures worldwide.
- Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man: This two-part documentary about Mel Brooks, directed by Judd Apatow, explores his illustrious career. Airing on HBO and streaming on HBO Max starting Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Skyscraper Live: Rock climber Alex Honnold attempts to scale Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan, in a live event expected to last up to two hours on Netflix this Friday at 8 p.m.
- Star Search: The reboot of this singing competition will be livestreamed with host Anthony Anderson. The show features judges Jelly Roll, Chrissy Teigen, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. It debuts Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Netflix.
This week offers a treasure trove of engaging shows, including the must-watch Finding Her Edge. With a mix of genres from reality to drama, there’s no shortage of entertainment options available.
