
Fantasy Island
Taste attributes: dramasci-fi & fantasyadventurefantasyfresh & originalimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedcomplex relationship
"Reimagine the possibilities."
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, inventive fantasy series, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
6.0 /10
TMDB · 46 votes
Where to watch
FOXSubscription · Season 2Watch on FOX ↗
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Streaming data: JustWatch
Seasons
Episodes (10)
1Hungry Christine; Mel Loves Ruby10 Aug 2021
Roarke welcomes a local morning show host, Christine Collins, who has a simple fantasy: she wants to eat. And eat. And eat. But when Christine gets to Fantasy Island, she'll realize that she's hungry for much more than food. Roarke's other guests include Ruby Akuda who is afflicted with a terminal illness and is given…
2His and Hers; The Heartbreak Hotel17 Aug 2021
Two adventurers, whose marriage has grown stale want to have the ultimate adventure together. Meanwhile, after sleeping for 35 years, widower Brent, must decide if he is ready to face his grief awake.
3Quantum Entanglement24 Aug 2021
Flamboyant, eccentric Eileen wants to spend time with her estranged daughter and her family, but they refuse to see her. Disillusioned physics professor Charles wants to know if there is something more out there.
4Once Upon a Time in Havana31 Aug 2021
Percussionist Alma wants to be accepted by her tight-knit Cuban family, but to understand why they disapprove of her musical career, she must revisit their history.
5Twice in a Lifetime7 Sep 2021
Nisha wants the island to help her decide between marrying her parent's proposed match, Savin, or her longtime boyfriend, Josh.
6The Big Five Oh12 Sep 2021
When old friends Nettie, Camille and Margot come to the island to celebrate their 50th birthdays, their fantasies expose fault lines in their friendship.
7The Romance & the Bromance14 Sep 2021
A bookworm who wants to say yes to life goes back in time to meet her favorite author, and a competitive survivalist learns that the ultimate challenge is something he hasn’t trained for.
8Día del los Vivos19 Sep 2021
A young artist Ramon wants to see his mentor, Jasper, again and Jasper realizes he may not have been the best influence on Ramon.
9Welcome to the Snow Globe (1)23 Dec 2021
A businesswoman's fantasy of a perfect Christmas and to meet "Mr. Right" tests Roarke in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Mr. Jones faces his past, while a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future.
10Welcome to the Snow Globe (2)23 Dec 2021
A businesswoman's fantasy of a perfect Christmas and to meet "Mr. Right" tests Roarke in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Mr. Jones faces his past, while a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future.
Season 2
· 2023 · 11 episodesEpisodes (11)
1Tara and Jessica's High School Reunion; Cat Lady2 Jan 2023
Longtime best friends, Tara and Jessica, want to rule their 30th High School Reunion, but their plans go sideways when everyone is forced to tell the truth. Andi wants to know if her cat BoBo loves her as much as she loves him. Roarke juggles a secret romance, as Ruby and Gina spend more time together.
2Hurricane Helene; The Bachelor Party9 Jan 2023
In the wake of her mother’s passing, Helene visits the island in search of her biological father. Roarke and Javier grow closer. Ruby gives herself a spiritual cleanse with a bonfire and a night swim, where she encounters an old friend.
3Paymer vs. Paymer16 Jan 2023
Empty nesters Dolly and Dutch seek clarity on how to spend their next chapter. Meanwhile, Helene helps Ruby tap into her newfound youth. Javier opens up to Roarke as he wrestles with his new role.
4Mystery in Miami23 Jan 2023
Three best friends set out to track down the missing fourth member of their squad... in 1980s Miami, Roarke confides in Segundo about letting people in, Ruby's cabin fever is an itch that needs to be scratched.
5The Urn6 Feb 2023
After an urn comes off the plane, three siblings must work through their past resentments in order to spread their mom's ashes and fulfill her last fantasy. As the kids wrestle with their past, Roarke remembers their mom, her very first guest as the host of Fantasy Island. Meanwhile, Ruby is surprised to discover how…
6Forever and a Day13 Feb 2023
Oliver's fantasy is to surprise his boyfriend Emilio with the perfect proposal, but when Emilio says no, Oliver finds himself reliving that day over and over again. Meanwhile, Roarke, also caught in the time loop, must confront her fears about her relationship with Javier.
7#Happy20 Feb 2023
Amber's fantasy is to have her actual life be as perfect as her Instagram life. But when Amber's family transforms into the perfect Insta-versions of themselves, she soon realizes something about all this perfection is very wrong. Meanwhile, Roarke presents another guest, Isaiah, with an envelope that reveals the date…
8Walk a Country Mile6 Mar 2023
A country music star with writer's block, Shay, fantasizes about being anonymous so she can focus on finishing her next album. Her beleaguered assistant, Beau, is surprised when Roarke offers him a fantasy too. When their fantasies begin, Shay and Beau realize they've traded places: Shay is a complete unknown and Beau…
9Gwenivere of Glendale10 Apr 2023
Gwen's fantasy is to go back in time and be the Princess she longs to be—pampered, rich, and cared-for. At first, the fantasy is everything she dreamed of—the gowns, the pageantry, everyone bowing to her. But Gwen soon finds out the King is preparing to marry her off to a cruel, ambitious Prince. With the marriage…
10War of the Roses (and the Hutchinsons)17 Apr 2023
A middle-aged couple and a younger couple arrive separately with their own unique fantasies. All is going well until the couples discover they're sharing the island; turns out they're feuding neighbors. The Island forces them into a magical, winner-takes-all competition that reveals unexpected alliances and unravels…
- 11Peaches the Jilted Bride24 Apr 2023
Specials
· 2021 · 1 episodeEpisodes (1)
1Welcome to the New Fantasy Island8 Aug 2021
Travel to Fantasy Island for an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the all-new version of the classic show premiering this month on FOX. Shot entirely on the lush island of Puerto Rico, explore how the iconic series was re-imagined with new characters and visitors (and the celebrities playing them!), while offering a…
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What lines up
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Pace: Balanced pace, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
This contemporary version of the classic drama series delves into the “what if” questions that keep us awake at night. Each episode tells emotional, provocative stories about people who walk in with a desire, but end up reborn to themselves through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2021
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- FOX Entertainment
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