My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay

TV-MA

2022

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Created by Saverio Costanzo
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8 episodes
Drama

Season three of HBO's Italian drama. When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a... More

Season three of HBO's Italian drama. 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.

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My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay episodes

Episode 1

After Nino's unexpected appearance at her book presentation in Milan,... More Elena realizes her childhood crush never really abandoned her, and doubts begin to form about her fiance Pietro. Later, a scathing review leaves Elena questioning herself as a writer.

The Fever

A nervous Elena introduces Pietro to her family, and, though... More he instantly charms his future in-laws, Immacolata rejects their plans for a civil wedding ceremony. Months later, Lila falls ill due to the deplorable conditions at the Soccavo factory and makes Elena promise to take care of her son Gennaro if anything happens to her.

The Treatment

Concerned about Lila's worsening health, Elena seeks advice from her... More future mother-in-law Adele, who encourages her to write an expose on the Soccavo plant and the mounting unrest between rival unions. After several doctors' visits, Lila becomes determined to move back to the neighborhood despite being viewed as a pariah.

Cold War

After a tense argument about plans for a family, Elena... More and Pietro marry in town hall, and later, are surprised with a reception organized by Adele. Though she had hoped to concentrate on her next book, Elena gives birth to a daughter and struggles to find time to write.

Terror

Following news of a murder in Naples, Pasquale and Nadia... More turn up unannounced at Elena's house in Florence, further fuelling discord with her husband. Meanwhile, Elena suspects all is not right with Lila when she's asked to take Gennaro on their summer beach trip.

Becoming

On holiday, Elena grows increasingly exasperated with Gennaro and after... More receiving shocking news about her sister Elisa, she cuts the family trip short to travel back to Naples. Later, tensions mount at a dinner with the Solaras, and Pietro shares his unvarnished opinion of Lila with Elena.

Try Again

Elena's marriage is more and more in crisis, Pietro is... More distant and she feels treated like a servant. One day, Nino Sarratore shows up at the Airota's door. He and Pietro become friends and say goodbye with the promise to meet again. Elena anxiously awaits their next meeting and finally resumes writing.

Those Who Leave, Those Who Stay

Elena and Pietro meet Nino's family. Nino gives Elena his... More feedback on the manuscript, when he discovers that Pietro has not read it he shows hostility towards her, but in a veiled and underhanded way. Pietro's reaction to Nino's passive-aggressive attacks only confirms Elena's doubts about her husband.