Rai 1 premiered on Monday, November 11 the 4th season of My Brilliant Friend, titled The Story of the Lost Child, adaptation of the final book of Elena Ferrante's acclaimed novels. 10 episodes produced by Fandango, Wildside, The Apartment, Fremantle and Mowe in collaboration with Rai Fiction and HBO. This season follows Elena "Lenù" Greco and Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo as adults, navigating lives shaped by ambition, setbacks, and personal rebirths. Elena, now a successful writer, returns to Naples after marriage, separation, and motherhood, rekindling a past love with Nino Sarratore. Lila, having remained in Naples, rises as a tech entrepreneur and influential neighborhood leader, clashing with the powerful Solara brothers. Against the backdrop of Italy's shifting history, their evolving friendship faces new challenges as they confront the forces shaping their lives and identities. Debut: 3.682 million viewers (21.1% share).
Drama series Il Patriarca aired by Canale 5 on Friday, November 15, tells the story of Nemesio "Nemo" Bandera, a wealthy and powerful Puglian businessman and drug lord, leads the Deep Sea fishing company in the fictional city of Levante, inherited from his father-in-law. Approaching his 60th birthday, Nemo is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Determined to hide his vulnerability, he seeks a successor among his children: Nina and Carlo, who are disinterested in the business, and Lara, his eldest from a past love, who rejects him due to his criminal dealings. Overlooked in the inheritance fight is his godson, Mario Rizzi—a brilliant and ruthless lawyer. Though loyal on the surface, Mario devises his own plan to seize control, becoming Nemo’s most dangerous adversary. Starring Claudio Amendola and produced by RTI, Camfilm and Taodue. Debut: 2.250 million viewers (13.4% share).
Legal drama series Libera on Rai 1 debuted on Tuesday, November 19 and tells the story follows Libera Orlando, a Sicilian magistrate who has dedicated her life to justice. Fifteen years after the mysterious death of her daughter Bianca, new evidence emerges, compelling Libera to launch a personal investigation. This quest challenges her deeply held principles and forces her to navigate the fine line between legality and personal justice. Starring Lunetta Savino and produced by Rai Fiction and 11 Marzo Film. Debut: 3.409 million viewers (18.8% share).
On November 29, Netflix released Senna miniseries, an intimate 6-episode journey through the life of Ayrton Senna, the legendary Brazilian Formula 1 champion. The series covers his early racing days in Formula Ford, his rise to becoming a three-time world champion, and the tragic events at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Beyond racing, Senna explores Ayrton’s personality, relationships, and the qualities that made him a global icon of resilience and excellence. Featuring a talented cast of Brazilian and international actors, the series portrays key figures in his life and career. Directed by Vicente Amorim and Julia Rezende, and produced in collaboration with Senna Brands and his family, Senna offers a deeply humanizing look at a motorsport legend.
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