Netflix's 'Patinando No Amor' Tops Brazilian Charts and Spurs Literary Adaptation Trend

The Netflix series 'Patinando No Amor,' based on Jennifer Iacopelli's book, premiered on January 22, 2026, and rapidly became the most-watched series in Brazil. Following the story of 17-year-old Adriana Russo and her sisters Elise and Maria, all passionate figure skaters and daughters of former professionals, the show portrays their fight to keep their family rink afloat amid financial and emotional hardships. Adriana's plan to fake a relationship with Brayden to support her family complicates as she wrestles with past feelings for her ex, Freddie, weaving a narrative rich in sports romance, love triangles, and the popular fake dating trope.

The series appeals strongly to a young audience, revitalizing the teen romance genre through its unique figure skating backdrop. Its success highlights a broader surge in literary adaptations targeting young viewers in Brazil, marking 2026 as a notable year for such content in audiovisual media.

In addition to its prime placement on the Netflix charts, the show has sparked interest in similar teen romance series. Recommendations from the article highlight titles like 'Maxton Hall,' 'Eu Nunca...,' 'One Tree Hill,' 'Bridgerton,' and 'O Verão Que Mudou a Minha Vida'—each exploring themes of youthful love and personal growth, underlining the sustained popularity of these narratives within the Brazilian viewer landscape.