Free Rein: Valentine's Day is a television special that was released on Netflix in 2019, featuring the popular characters from the original Free Rein series. The show is set in the picturesque town of Bright Fields, where the protagonist Zoe (Jaylen Barron), a teenage girl, is spending her winter break. As the title suggests, the plot revolves around Valentine's Day, and the various romantic entanglements that ensue among the characters. While Zoe is initially reluctant to celebrate the holiday, she soon finds herself caught up in the excitement, as her friends and family begin to make grand romantic gestures.
One of the central storylines is the budding romance between Zoe and her longtime crush, Marcus (Joe Ashman). The two have been friends for years, but this Valentine's Day marks a turning point in their relationship, as Marcus finally admits his feelings for Zoe. Despite some initial hesitation on Zoe's part, the two eventually confess their mutual love and share a romantic moment.
However, Zoe is not the only one with a love interest this Valentine's Day. Her friend Rosie (Manpreet Bambra) is also struggling with her feelings for local stable hand Gabe (Nate Valentino), who seems oblivious to her advances. As the holiday approaches, Rosie becomes increasingly desperate to find a way to express her feelings, leading to some hilarious and heartwarming scenes.
In addition to the romantic storylines, Free Rein: Valentine's Day also features plenty of drama and action. The characters find themselves embroiled in a horse show competition, as they work to train their horses and master various challenging obstacles. Zoe, in particular, faces some tough competition from her rival Mia (Charlotte Jordan), who is determined to sabotage her at every turn.
Overall, Free Rein: Valentine's Day is a charming and enjoyable special that will appeal to fans of the original series. The beautiful setting, likable characters, and romantic storyline make it the perfect binge-watch for Valentine's Day, or any other day of the year.
Free Rein: Valentine's Day is a 2019 romance movie with a runtime of 50 minutes.
It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4.