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.
- Written by
- Francesco Piccolo, Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo
Guest stars
Francesco Serpico
Nino Sarratore
Alba Rohrwacher
Older Elena (voice)
Bruno Orlando
Franco Mari
Giulia Mazzarino
Mariarosa Airota
Maria Vittoria Dallasta
Silvia
- S
Sofia Luchetti
Dede Airota
Chiara Celotto
Eleonora Sarratore
- S
Sophia Protino
Elsa Airota
- J
Jordan Andres Ayala Robles
Albertino Sarratore
- A
Alessandra Nunzia Brattoli
Feminist in blouse
- R
Riccardo Fara
Luciano (restaurant owner in Florence)
- V
Veronica Otto
Feminist in knitted vest
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S3 E1Indecencies
Feb 6, 20226.843 min
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
S3 E2The Fever
Feb 6, 20226.759 min
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 f
S3 E3The Treatment
Feb 13, 20226.854 min
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 be
S3 E4Cold War
Feb 13, 20226.850 min
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 st
S3 E5Terror
Feb 20, 20226.853 min
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 t
S3 E6Becoming
Feb 20, 20226.853 min
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