The Flash

Iris is visited by Nia Nal, and the two of them fall into a fever dream that allows them to explore different possibilities for their lives. At the same time, Barry, Chester, Allegra and Cecile desperately try to help them.

Wildest Dreams is an episode‑style programme that centres on a handful of intertwined characters. The story unfolds within a single instalment, focusing on the experiences of Iris and those around her. Though brief in format, the episode packs a compact narrative; it pulls the audience into a surreal, introspective journey. The episode kicks off when Iris receives an unexpected visit from Nia Nal. Their encounter quickly spirals into a feverish dream‑state, a liminal space where they probe a series of alternate possibilities for their own lives. Within this hallucinatory realm, the two characters examine what might have been, each scenario unfolding like a fleeting vision. As Iris and Nia navigate this dreamscape, Barry, Chester, Allegra and Cecile find themselves on the outside, they're frantic to intervene. Their desperation is palpable; they scramble to locate a way back for their friends, aware that the longer the dream persists, the deeper the entanglement becomes. Their efforts drive the tension of the narrative. The episode therefore juxtaposes the internal exploration of Iris and Nia with the external urgency of Barry, Chester, Allegra and Cecile. This dual focus creates a rhythm that moves between surreal contemplation and frantic rescue attempts. By the conclusion, the characters' intertwined attempts to understand and aid each other underscore the episode’s compact yet layered storytelling.