My Brilliant Friend: Season 1

8 EPISODES | TV-MA

Adapted from the first book in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed "Neapolitan Novels," Season 1 of this drama series follows Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman who discovers the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo, has disappeared. An author immersed in a house full of books, Elena starts writing the story of her and Lila's tempestuous friendship.

Season 1
Episodes

Season 1 Episodes

1. Le Bambole (The Dolls)

Series premiere. The disappearance of her old friend causes Elena Greco to look back on the early days of their friendship in Naples.

2. I Soldi (The Money)

Elena and Lila fight to continue their education, and a death changes things in the neighborhood forever.

3. Le Metamorfosi (The Metamorphoses)

Now teens, Elena and Lila struggle to connect as their futures diverge and young men demand their attention.

4. Le Smarginatura (Dissolving Margins)

Elena enters high school as Lila ignores her many suitors; a promising New Year's Eve takes a dark turn.

5. Le Scarpe (The Shoes)

Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost; Elena prepares to spend the summer away from Lila and her family.

6. L'isola (The Island)

On the island of Ischia, a visit by the Sarratore family leaves an indelible mark on Elena as she reaches her 15th birthday.

7. I Fidanzati (The Fiances)

Lila takes up with Stefano, despite the presence of Marcello; Elena encourages a suitor and rebuffs another.

8. La Promessa (The Promise)

Season One Finale. Stefano goes to the Solaras for help with the Cerullos' shoe business; Elena prepares to see her name in print.