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My Brilliant Friend — Storyline
When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a trace, Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman immersed in a house full of books, turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their friendship.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Saverio Costanzo
- Starring: Alba Rohrwacher, Irene Maiorino, Fabrizio Gifuni, Filippo Beltrami
My Brilliant Friend — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2018-11-27 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 34 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | Rai 1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.1/10 (245 votes) |
My Brilliant Friend — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Dolls (2018-11-27) — The disappearance of her old friend, Lila Cerrullo, causes 60-year-old author Elena Greco to reflect on the early days of their friendship in 1950s Naples, when Elena and Lila are
- E2: The Money (2018-11-27) — As fourth grade draws to an end, Elena and Lila fight with their families for the chance to continue their education. Later, a trip out of town becomes a day Elena will never forge
- E3: The Metamorphoses (2018-12-04) — Now a teenager, Elena grapples with the onset of puberty, her studies, and her friendship with Lila, who now works in her family's shoe-repair store. After a library awards ceremon
- E4: Dissolving Margins (2018-12-04) — Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews a parade of suitors vying for her affection, choosing instead to focus on her am
- E5: The Shoes (2018-12-11) — Elena grows tired of Gino, while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost. A rare outing into the city turns violent. Elena worries about not being there for Lila after accepti
- E6: The Island (2018-12-11) — On the island of Ischia, Elena runs into the Sarratore family, reigniting her childhood crush on Nino, who is at odds with his father, the charming Donato. Back in Naples, Lila's r
- E7: The Fiances (2018-12-18) — Elena returns to Naples to find Lila has made a romantic connection with Stefano, despite the looming presence of Marcello. As Lila embraces a more glamorous life at Stefano's side
- E8: The Promise (2018-12-18) — With sales of Cerullo shoes lagging, Stefano cuts a business deal with the Solaras against Lila's wishes. After Elena gets kicked out of a class for voicing her opinion, Nino encou
The Story of a New Name
- E1: The New Name (2020-02-10) — With Lila on her honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, Elena struggles to handle school and her relationship with Antonio. When Lila returns with visible bruises on her body, the two girl
- E2: The Body (2020-02-10) — Elena's relationship is threatened when Antonio discovers she has asked the Solaras' help to keep him from doing military service, while Lila remains rebellious in her marriage to
- E3: Erasure (2020-02-17) — Upset that her picture is featured prominently in the new shoe shop Stefano is opening with the Solaras, Lila comes up with a creative solution to deal with the matter and enlists
- E4: The Kiss (2020-02-17) — At Rino and Pinuccia’s wedding, Elena accepts Lila’s invitation to go on holiday, provided the destination is Ischia, where she knows she’ll find Nino. On the island, Elena, Lila a
- E5: The Betrayal (2020-02-24) — As Pinuccia returns to Naples, a new secret excites Lila and numbs Elena, who nonetheless becomes embroiled in its coverup. Subdued by Lila's charisma and indifferent to Bruno's fl
- E6: Rage (2020-02-24) — Following her formative summer on Ischia, Elena throws herself into her studies and looks towards a future outside of the neighborhood. After a brilliant finals performance, Elena
- E7: The Secret Notebooks (2020-03-02) — Three years into her time in Pisa, Elena has developed into an elegant and cultured young woman – but still feels like an outsider. After a consequential breakup, Elena falls ill a
- E8: The Blue Fairy (2020-03-02) — With graduation in sight, Elena is overwhelmed by memories of her past and copes by drafting her first novel. Meanwhile, she finds a new suitor in Pietro Airota, the son of an este
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
- E1: Indecencies (2022-02-06) — After Nino's unexpected appearance at her book presentation in Milan, Elena realizes her childhood crush never really abandoned her, and doubts begin to form about her fiance Pietr
- E2: The Fever (2022-02-06) — A nervous Elena introduces Pietro to her family, and, though he instantly charms his future in-laws, Immacolata rejects their plans for a civil wedding ceremony. Months later, Lila
- E3: The Treatment (2022-02-13) — Concerned about Lila's worsening health, Elena seeks advice from her future mother-in-law Adele, who encourages her to write an expose on the Soccavo plant and the mounting unrest
- E4: Cold War (2022-02-13) — After a tense argument about plans for a family, Elena and Pietro marry in town hall, and later, are surprised with a reception organized by Adele. Though she had hoped to concentr
- E5: Terror (2022-02-20) — Following news of a murder in Naples, Pasquale and Nadia turn up unannounced at Elena's house in Florence, further fuelling discord with her husband. Meanwhile, Elena suspects all
- E6: Becoming (2022-02-20) — On holiday, Elena grows increasingly exasperated with Gennaro and after receiving shocking news about her sister Elisa, she cuts the family trip short to travel back to Naples. Lat
- E7: Try Again (2022-02-27) — Elena's marriage is more and more in crisis, Pietro is distant and she feels treated like a servant. One day, Nino Sarratore shows up at the Airota's door. He and Pietro become fri
- E8: Those Who Leave, Those Who Stay (2022-02-27) — Elena and Pietro meet Nino's family. Nino gives Elena his feedback on the manuscript, when he discovers that Pietro has not read it he shows hostility towards her, but in a veiled
The Story of the Lost Child
- E1: The Separation (2024-11-11) — Elena considers moving back to Naples after being chastised by both Immacolata and Adele. Lila shares shocking news about Nino.
- E2: Dispersion (2024-11-11) — Unable to forgive Nino’s betrayal, Elena takes Dede and Elsa to stay in Milan with Mariarosa and Franco. Following a tragic event, Elena gives in and moves into Nino’s place in Via
- E3: Compromises (2024-11-18) — On a visit to the neighborhood for the first time in years, Elena attempts to make peace with Immacolata and learns that her mother has been unwell. Later, when Elena and Nino retu
- E4: Earthquake (2024-11-18) — Elena and Lila spend the day together in the neighborhood, where Elena sees how well-respected Lila has become…as well as the peril brought on by Marcello’s drug running operatio
- E5: The Break (2024-11-25) — After Elena’s daughter Imma is born, Lila brings Elena’s mother to see the baby, but the visit is unexpectedly cut short when Immacolata collapses. When Nino and Lila take Immacola
- E6: The Cheat (2024-11-25) — As Lila goes into labor, Alfonso confides in Elena while accompanying her to the clinic to visit Immacolata. After a tragic loss – and stunned by Nino’s actions yet again – Elena d
- E7: The Return (2024-12-02) — Still reeling from her breakup, Elena reconnects with Antonio, who shares the full extent of Nino’s betrayals. Later, Elena discovers that her newest book is a success, and tension
- E8: The Investigation (2024-12-02) — After Elena discovers that Carmen has been pressured into suing her for slander, she and Lila decide to work together on an exposé of the Solaras’ affairs. Later, Elena learns that
- E9: The Disappearance (2024-12-09) — During Nino’s long overdue visit to see Imma, a sudden and mysterious disappearance rocks the neighborhood. Though the Solaras help organize a search, Enzo remains suspicious of th
- E10: The Restitution (2024-12-09) — After learning that Pasquale and Nadia have been arrested, Lila informs Elena that Gennaro has run away. Though Lila is unphased, Elena tries to manage the crisis when she learns E
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does My Brilliant Friend have? 4 season(s) with 34 episodes.
Who created My Brilliant Friend? Saverio Costanzo.
Where can I watch My Brilliant Friend? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
