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Story of the Lost Child – My Brilliant Friend

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Pseudonymous author Elena Ferrante has written four mega-popular Neapolitan novels that explore the complicated intensity of female friendship. "My Brilliant Friend" is the first in the series, and also the first to be adapted for television. Filmed in Italian, the eight-episode drama centers on elderly author Elena Greco, who learns that the most important friend in her life, Lila Cerullo, has disappeared without a trace. It causes Elena to reflect on the early days of their friendship in dangerous but fascinating Naples, Italy, in the 1950s, when Elena and Lila are two very different girls at the top of their class. The story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives as Elena tries to describe the mystery of Lila.
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Valentina Morillo El Español (Spain) 'My brilliant friend' returns outstanding for its farewell and promises a finale worthy of Ferrante's work Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P Brilliant and spellbinding-- the interplay between Lila and Lenu has been masterfully crafted. The sets are outstanding. Story telling at its very best Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Daniel M Still a compelling drama. The transition to the new cast is near perfection. Brilliant television! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Melanie W I’m sorry but season 4 is not working for me. This series has been perfection for me, such a beautiful production. The decision to replace Lenu and Lila was a tragic error. It appears that less than 10 years has passed so why couldn’t a little bit of makeup and hair changes been sufficient? Gaia and Margherita made this series and their absence I cannot get over. They should have also brought back the character who played Nino. I’m only half way through episode 3 so maybe I need to be patient and perhaps they’ll be able to reach the excellence of the prior seasons but as of today color me disappointed. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2024 The Separation Elena considers moving back to Naples after being chastised by both Immacolata and Adele; Lila shares shocking news about Nino. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 16, 2024 The Dispersion Unable to forgive Nino's betrayal, Elena decides to bring Dede and Elsa to stay at Mariarosa and Franco's home in Milan. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 23, 2024 Compromises 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 30, 2024 The Earthquake After spending a day together, a sudden earthquake sends terror through Naples as Lila and Elena try to reunite with their families. Details Episode 5 Airs Mon Oct 7 The Fracture Elena and Lila find themselves entangled in the turmoil of Italy in the late 1980s, nearing the end of decades of political violence and social unrest. Details Episode 6 Airs Mon Oct 14 MY BRILLIANT FRIEND 406 TVMA and has the TVMA code in the listings. Details Episode 7 Airs Mon Oct 21 MY BRILLIANT FRIEND 407 TVMA and has the TVMA code in the listings. Details Episode 8 Airs Mon Oct 28 MY BRILLIANT FRIEND 408 TVMA and has the TVMA code in the listings. Details Episode 9 Airs Sun Nov 3 Elena and Lila find themselves entangled in the turmoil of Italy in the late 1980s, nearing the end of decades of political violence and social unrest. Details Episode 10 Airs Sun Nov 10 Elena and Lila find themselves entangled in the turmoil of Italy in the late 1980s, nearing the end of decades of political violence and social unrest. Details

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Season Info

Director
Laura Bispuri
Executive Producer
Saverio Costanzo, Paolo Sorrentino, Jennifer Schuur, Elena Recchia, Laura Paolucci, Guido De Laurentiis
Screenwriter
Elena Ferrante, Francesco Piccolo, Laura Paolucci, Saverio Costanzo
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Release Date
Sep 9, 2024