Episode #7: "I Fidanzati (The Fiancés)"

Debut: SUNDAY, DEC. 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Elena (Margherita Mazzucco) returns to Naples to find Lila (Gaia Girace) has made a romantic connection with Stefano (Giovanni Amura), despite the looming presence of Marcello (Elvis Esposito). As Lila embraces a more glamorous life at Stefano's side, Elena warns her about what people are saying around the neighborhood. Later, in hopes of keeping up with her friend, Elena encourages one suitor and rebuffs another.

Written by Elena Ferrante, Francesco Piccolo, Laura Paolucci and Saverio Costanzo; directed by Saverio Costanzo.