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My Brilliant Friend is an Italian- and Neapolitan-language series based on Elena Ferrante's four-part Neapolitan Novels. Co-produced by HBO and RAI, the show debuted on November 18, 2018, on HBO. Based on The Story of the Lost Child, the last season aired on HBO on September 9, 2024, ending this incredible drama.
The plotline is all about Elena Greco (Lenù) and her lifelong friendship with Raffaella Cerullo (Lila). Lila is rebellious and impulsive, while Elena is a hardworking, disciplined individual, set against the backdrop of Naples in the 1950s. Lila stays in their neighborhood, navigating the complexities of marriage and motherhood, while Elena pursues an education and writing career as they grow up.
In the series, Elena marries Pietro Airota, but her marriage becomes strained over time.
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My Brilliant Friend: Elena's marriage and aftermath
The relationship between Elena Greco and Pietro Airota opens with great possibilities. However, as the series advances, it becomes evident that Pietro's indifference frustrates Elena. Pietro's failure to treat her as an equal has resulted in her feeling dissatisfied in their marriage, prompting her to pursue passion in other areas.
Elena rekindles her relationship with Nino Sarratore, her childhood crush. Elena's affair with him eventually results in the dissolution of her marriage to Pietro, despite his troubled history with Lila. This decision makes her struggle to balance her responsibilities and desires, which causes turmoil in her personal life and with her daughters.
Meanwhile, the series shows how Elena’s choices affect her family, especially her daughters. Pietro forces Elena to confess the affair to their children, causing emotional strain on the entire family. This decision to be with Nino also creates tension between Elena and Lila, as Lila believes Nino will ultimately abandon Elena, as he did before.
My Brilliant Friend portrays Elena’s inner conflict between her search for passion and her responsibility as a mother and friend.
What happens in the final episode of My Brilliant Friend season 3?
After her affair with Nino Sarratore, Elena decides to end her marriage with Pietro. Feeling devastated, he forces her to confess the affair to their two daughters, causing emotional turmoil within the family. As Elena prepares to leave for a happier future with Nino, she receives a call from Lila.
Lila informs her about the violent unrest in their old neighborhood after the murder of Manuela Solara. She warns Elena that Nino will eventually abandon her, just as he did before.
Despite the warning, Elena boards the plane with Nino, but a sense of doubt looms, as she notices he's still wearing his wedding ring. In the restroom, Elena sees an older version of herself in the mirror, standing confident and alone, which gives her a moment of reflection and strength.
In a significant moment, Elena looks at herself in the airplane restroom mirror and sees an older version of herself. This vision reflects Elena’s internal transformation and growing awareness. She smiles at the realization that she may find strength in independence, away from Nino's influence.
A glimpse of My Brilliant Friend season 4
Season 4 of My Brilliant Friend follows Elena as she navigates her literary success while struggling with personal challenges. The first episode, The Separation (Sep 9, 2024), shows Elena achieving fame but feeling guilty about neglecting her children.
Lila reveals a shocking truth about Nino, forcing Elena to rethink her choices. In the second episode, The Dispersion (Sep 16, 2024), Elena moves to Milan after Nino's betrayal but returns to him following a tragic event.
The third episode, Compromises (Sep 23, 2024) sees Elena reconciling with her ailing mother and growing closer to Lila. After an earthquake in The Earthquake (Sep 30, 2024), the two friends reunite with their families. In The Cheat, the latest episode released on Oct 14, 2024), Lila reveals the truth about Nino after a tragic loss, pushing Elena to refocus on herself.
My Brilliant Friend is streaming on HBO.
