Ep 4. Blue is the Coldest Color

In Reverie season 1 episode 4 titled "Blue is the Coldest Color," we see Mara (Played by Sarah Shahi) helping a woman who is affected by an obsession with The Ice Queen – an infamous villain from a popular fantasy book series. The woman, named Violet (Played by Jessica Lu) has been living in a world where she believes she is The Ice Queen, causing her to be detached from reality.

As Mara helps Violet, she finds herself facing her own past as she comes across both her deceased niece Brynn and her former drug addiction. This eventually leads her towards a confrontation with the mysterious Thomas (Played by Sendhil Ramamurthy) who had earlier suggested that Mara had personal reasons for wanting to save others on the Reverie program.

Meanwhile, Paul (Played by Sendhil Ramamurthy) experiences a medical emergency that requires immediate attention, forcing Charlie (Played by Dennis Haysbert) to step up and take over the day's operations. Charlie, who is initially unaware of the full details of Paul's condition, must navigate through the challenges of running the program while also ensuring that Paul receives proper medical attention.

The episode also highlights the ever-connecting element of technology in the present day. We see Charlie struggling to regain control of the program when he is introduced to the concept of public relations in the digital age. This comes after a video showcasing the program's benefits goes viral, with Charlie being the face of the program.

Overall, "Blue is the Coldest Color" is a captivating episode that delves into the world of obsession and escapism while maintaining its unpredictability and ability to keep its audience curious about what's to come.