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8.1242 votes2018TV-MA57mEndedDramaOfficial site

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“A friendship that defined a lifetime.”

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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1. The DollsNow viewing2018-11-2756m6.7The disappearance of her old friend, Lila Cerrullo, causes 60-year-old author Elena Greco to reflect on the early days of their friendship in 1950s Naples, when Elena and Lila are two very different girls at the top of their class. When the girls discover the lair of Don Achille, a criminal figure who controls the neighborhood, they decide to confront him.
2. The Money2018-11-271h 3m6.9As fourth grade draws to an end, Elena and Lila fight with their families for the chance to continue their education. Later, a trip out of town becomes a day Elena will never forget, and a death changes things in the neighborhood forever.
3. The Metamorphoses2018-12-041h7.7Now a teenager, Elena grapples with the onset of puberty, her studies, and her friendship with Lila, who now works in her family's shoe-repair store. After a library awards ceremony reveals what Lila has been keeping secret, Elena learns what her friend's grand plans might be. Lila takes a stand against the dangerous Solara brothers.
4. Dissolving Margins2018-12-0452m7.9Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews a parade of suitors vying for her affection, choosing instead to focus on her ambitions in the shoe shop. Promising a better future for the neighborhood, Stefano Carracci invites Elena, Lila and their families over for New Year's Eve, but things take a dark turn.
5. The Shoes2018-12-1155m7.8Elena grows tired of Gino, while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost. A rare outing into the city turns violent. Elena worries about not being there for Lila after accepting an invitation to spend the summer away from the neighborhood and her family.
6. The Island2018-12-1159m8.0On the island of Ischia, Elena runs into the Sarratore family, reigniting her childhood crush on Nino, who is at odds with his father, the charming Donato. Back in Naples, Lila's resistance to Marcello's pressing courtship reaches a breaking point. On the day of Elena's 15th birthday, an unexpected encounter leaves her shaken.
7. The Fiances2018-12-181h7.7Elena returns to Naples to find Lila has made a romantic connection with Stefano, despite the looming presence of Marcello. As Lila embraces a more glamorous life at Stefano's side, Elena warns her about what people are saying around the neighborhood. Later, in hopes of keeping up with her friend, Elena encourages one suitor and rebuffs the advances of another.
8. The Promise2018-12-181h 1m6.4With sales of Cerullo shoes lagging, Stefano cuts a business deal with the Solaras against Lila's wishes. After Elena gets kicked out of a class for voicing her opinion, Nino encourages her to write an article for his magazine about her experience. Later, Elena and Lila get unwelcome surprises.

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Alba Rohrwacher
Elena Greco
Irene Maiorino
Lila Cerullo
Fabrizio Gifuni
Nino Sarratore

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Is My Brilliant Friend available to watch online?

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How many seasons does My Brilliant Friend have?

My Brilliant Friend has 4 seasons and 34 episodes.

When did My Brilliant Friend first air?

My Brilliant Friend first aired in 2018.

Is My Brilliant Friend still running?

My Brilliant Friend's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is My Brilliant Friend?

My Brilliant Friend is classified as Drama.