The final season of "My Brilliant Friend" premieres tonight on HBO.
In case you aren’t familiar with this emotional HBO Max drama series, it is from Elena Ferrante's acclaimed "Neapolitan Novels". The story of two young friends whose stormy relationship evolves amidst the backdrop of post-WWII Italy comes to the screen in this poignant, heartfelt, and moving series. Specifically it follows Elena Greco and the most important friend in her life, Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo. After meeting as children in 1950s Naples, their story goes on to cover over 60 years, exploring the mystery of Lila – Elena’s brilliant best friend and, in a way, her worst enemy.
The 4th and final season of My Brilliant Friend debuts tonight, September 9, 2024 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut subsequent Mondays.
In the latest season, Lila and Lenù, portrayed by Alba Rohrwacher, navigate middle age amidst shifting relationships. Their journey from a post-war Neapolitan neighborhood continues to captivate, showcasing the intricate lives of these women on screen.
Cast includes : Alba Rohrwacher (Elena Greco/Lenù), Irene Maiorino (Raffaella Cerullo/Lila), Fabrizio Gifuni (Nino Sarratore), Stefano Dionisi (Franco Mari), Anna Rita Vitolo (Immacolata), Pier Giorgio Bellocchio (Pietro Airota), Daria Deflorian (Adele Airota), Lino Musella (Marcello Solara), Eduardo Scarpetta (Pasquale Peluso), Edoardo Pesce (Michele Solara), and Sonia Bergamasco (Maria Rosa Airota).
Travel through time with these woman as they face different stages of life, loss, family, love, and friendship while also being nemesis throughout multiple decade long journeys.
Tune into and see how the end begins to unfold in the finale season of My Brilliant Friend on HBO.