The Best Episodes of My Brilliant Friend Season 3
Every episode of My Brilliant Friend Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Brilliant Friend Season 3!
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.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "My Brilliant Friend" season 3 is "Indecencies", rated 8/10 from 352 user votes. It was directed by Daniele Luchetti and written by Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante. "Indecencies" aired on 2/6/2022 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Fever".
8.0/10 352 votes#1 - Indecencies
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante
8.7/10 343 votes#2 - The Fever
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante
8.2/10 278 votes#3 - The Treatment
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante
8.2/10 272 votes#4 - Cold War
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante
8.1/10 261 votes#5 - Terror
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante
8.6/10 304 votes#6 - Becoming
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante
8.1/10 267 votes#7 - Try Again
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante
8.5/10 377 votes#8 - Those Who Leave, Those Who Stay
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2022
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.
Director: Daniele Luchetti
Writer: Saverio Costanzo, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante