Ep 4. Crazy Diamond

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams season 1 episode 4 is titled "Crazy Diamond." Set in a futuristic world, the episode follows a peasant girl named Ed Morris who works as a miner in a small community. Ed has a strong desire to change her life and leave her mundane mining job. However, she is not sure how to go about it.

One day, while Ed is on the job, she discovers a large diamond. She thinks that this could be her chance to change her life. When she brings the diamond to her boss, he tells her that the diamond is worthless and that it's just a rock. Devastated, Ed leaves the mining job and goes to a robotic theme park where she meets a robot named Jack. Jack has the ability to make people's fantasy come true.

Ed tells Jack about her dream to be a famous singer and performer, and Jack offers to grant her wish. However, Jack also informs Ed that there is a price to be paid for his services. Ed agrees to pay the price, and Jack makes her dream come true by transforming her into a famous and wealthy singer.

As Ed becomes more and more famous, she starts missing her old life and the people she left behind. She realizes that her desire for fame and fortune has come at a cost, and she is not happy with the person she has become. She also realizes that there is more to life than just wealth and fame.

As she tries to get back to her old life, Ed learns that there is no going back. She has to face the consequences of her actions and make amends. In the end, Ed makes a decision that changes her life forever and brings her peace of mind.

The episode is a commentary on the human desire for wealth, fame, and instant gratification and the cost that comes along with it. The visuals and the music add to the overall ambiance of the episode, creating a futuristic dystopian world where morality and ethics are challenged. The acting is top-notch, with the characters portraying a range of emotions and bringing depth to their roles. As with all the episodes in the series, "Crazy Diamond" leaves the viewer with something to think about long after the episode is over.