Intimate character study of two friends in '60s Italy proves HBO's 'My Brilliant Friend' was a slow-burn masterpiece
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The show's most impactful moments came not from big dramatic events, but the quiet, simmering tensions between leads Elena and Lila
Creator Saverio Costanzo deliberately avoided flashy production value, instead letting the nuanced performances of Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace drive the emotional core of the series
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Elena Ferrante, Saverio Costanzo, Margherita Mazzucco, Gaia Girace, HBO, My Brilliant Friend