How many seasons and episodes does My Brilliant Friend have?

My Brilliant Friend has 4 seasons and 34 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on November 27, 2018 to December 9, 2024.

Is My Brilliant Friend renewed, ended, or canceled?

My Brilliant Friend has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch My Brilliant Friend?

It takes 32h 28m (1948 minutes) to watch the complete run of My Brilliant Friend. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 17 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Where can you stream or watch My Brilliant Friend?

My Brilliant Friend is available for streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for My Brilliant Friend?

My Brilliant Friend has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.

Who are the lead actors in My Brilliant Friend?

The primary ensemble cast includes Alba Rohrwacher as Older Elena (voice) (age 47), Anna Rita Vitolo as Immacolata Greco (age 50), Gaia Girace as Lila Cerullo (age 21), Margherita Mazzucco as Elena Greco (age 24).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch My Brilliant Friend?

2018 · 4 Seasons · 34 Episodes · Total Runtime: 32h 28m (1,948 mins)

Total Watch Time

32h 28m

1,948 minutes of non-stop content across all 34 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Average Episode Length

57 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Finish by approximately Oct 13, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 26, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

33 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 29, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 13, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 5, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 1, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 32h 28m 1.25× Speed: 25h 58m (saves 6.5h) 1.50× Speed: 21h 39m (saves 10.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1	8 episodes	7h 46m (466 mins)	58 mins/ep	23.9%
Season 2	8 episodes	7h 36m (456 mins)	57 mins/ep	23.4%
Season 3 Shortest Season	8 episodes	7h 36m (456 mins)	57 mins/ep	23.4%
Season 4 Longest Season	10 episodes	9h 30m (570 mins)	57 mins/ep	29.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching My Brilliant Friend

Can I binge-watch My Brilliant Friend in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; My Brilliant Friend contains 32h 28m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of My Brilliant Friend at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 17 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 13, 2026.

Which season of My Brilliant Friend is the longest?

Season 4 is the longest season with a total runtime of 9h 30m across 10 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in My Brilliant Friend?

The series consists of 34 episodes across 4 seasons, totaling 32h 28m (1,948 minutes) of screen time.