The final chapter of HBO’s My Brilliant Friend, adapted from Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels, arrives with “Restitution,” airing Monday, November 11. This series finale is expected to bring a complicated mix of emotions for longtime viewers as it attempts to wrap up the decades-spanning story of Elena Greco and Lila Cerullo.
Picking up after Pasquale and Nadia’s arrests and Gennaro’s vanishing act, “Restitution” finds Lila reacting with a curious lack of concern, while Elena scrambles to handle the cascading crisis. The episode also jumps forward in time, teasing a potentially unexpected shift in the pair’s already fraught relationship. With Gennaro gone and Elsa tagging along, the stage is set for what HBO hopes will be a dramatic and memorable conclusion. Lila’s unusual calm amidst the chaos will likely add another wrinkle to her already perplexing personality.
My Brilliant Friend has earned praise for its portrayal of female friendship and its depiction of 1950s Naples. Whether “Restitution” sticks the landing for fans remains to be seen, but the source material’s devoted following is likely to tune in, hoping for some form of meaningful closure.
My Brilliant Friend: Restitution airs Monday, November 11, 2024, at 9/8c on HBO.
