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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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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After Nino's unexpected appearance at her book presentation in Milan, 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Anna Rita Vitolo, Luca Gallone, Alessio Gallo, Francesco Serpico, Valentina Arena, Daria Deflorian, Alba Rohrwacher, Antonio di Nota
A nervous Elena introduces Pietro to her family, and, though 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Anna Rita Vitolo, Luca Gallone, Alessio Gallo, Eduardo Scarpetta, Giovanni Buselli, Alba Rohrwacher, Fabiana Ciancio, Evelina De Felice
Concerned about Lila's worsening health, Elena seeks advice from her 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Anna Rita Vitolo, Luca Gallone, Antonio Buonanno, Eduardo Scarpetta, Giovanni Amura, Daria Deflorian, Rosaria Langellotto, Fabrizio Cottone
After a tense argument about plans for a family, Elena 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Anna Rita Vitolo, Luca Gallone, Eduardo Scarpetta, Imma Villa, Antonio Pennarella, Daria Deflorian, Ludovica Nasti, Elisa del Genio
Following news of a murder in Naples, Pasquale and Nadia 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Alessio Gallo, Eduardo Scarpetta, Francesca Pezzella, Giovanni Buselli, Alba Rohrwacher, Riccardo Palmieri, Giorgia Gargano, Francesco Russo
On holiday, Elena grows increasingly exasperated with Gennaro and after 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Anna Rita Vitolo, Luca Gallone, Alessio Gallo, Giovanni Amura, Imma Villa, Ludovica Nasti, Elisa del Genio, Rosaria Langellotto
Elena's marriage is more and more in crisis, Pietro is 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Francesco Serpico, Alba Rohrwacher, Bruno Orlando, Giulia Mazzarino, Maria Vittoria Dallasta, Sofia Luchetti, Chiara Celotto, Sophia Protino
Elena and Pietro meet Nino's family. Nino gives Elena his 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.
Episode credits
Written by Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Laura PaolucciGuest stars Alessio Gallo, Francesco Serpico, Imma Villa, Daria Deflorian, Alba Rohrwacher, Elvis Esposito, Giulia Mazzarino, Sofia Luchetti
