My Brilliant Friend

After Nino’s appearance in Milan and a scathing review, Elena questions her feelings for her fiancé Pietro – and her skills as a writer.

A nervous Elena introduces Pietro to his future in-laws. Later, Lila urgently sends for her lifelong friend.

Elena writes an article exposing the conditions at the Soccavo plant. Meanwhile, Lila becomes determined to move back to the neighborhood.

On their wedding day, Adele surprises Elena and Pietro. Months later, Elena struggles to write after the birth of her daughter.

Following news of a murder in the neighborhood, Pasquale and Nadia suddenly descend on Elena’s house.

After receiving shocking news from Lila about Elisa, Elena cuts the family holiday short to return to Naples.

With her marriage on the edge, Elena is further destabilized when Pietro brings Nino home for an unexpected visit.

When Nino praises her latest work, Elena’s doubts about Pietro grow.