Fantasy Island: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Takinq place at a luxury resort, fantasies requested by guests are fulfilled, althouqh they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the "what if" questions -- both big and small -- that keep one awake at night, each episode tells emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enliqhtened and transformed throuqh the maqical realism of Fantasy Island.

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Critics Consensus

Fantasy Island's flights of fancy aren't quite formed enough to make it a must-watch, but viewers looking for beautiful vistas and a bit of mystery could do worse.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

The better question might be whether enough viewers are hungry for pristine beaches and bland nostalgia to turn what should be a quick summer visit into, in TV terms, an extended stay.

Aug 11, 2021

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Gwen Ihnat

AV Club

As each episode of Fantasy Island unfurls, it's clear that the possibilities at this particular retreat are truly limitless, which makes the series a tantalizing watch just to see what the island will come up with next.

Rated: B

Aug 11, 2021

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Nina Metz

Chicago Tribune

I'm convinced there's still a place for this genre on TV, even if it's only on broadcast networks, and I'm glad Fox took a gamble. But I also wonder if Hollywood is out of practice when it comes to the demands of self-contained storytelling.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 11, 2021

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

... Simply dull.

Sep 20, 2022

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

It's seductive and entertaining, and worth tuning into if you're just looking for something escapist to watch.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 22, 2021

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Laura Wanberg

Tell-Tale TV

Though the [premiere] has some cons, it also has the pros of a great starting story and things to look forward to when it comes to Elena, Ruby, and the future guests they'll be dealing with.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 16, 2021

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Bethany M I am southern & completely unimpressed with Kiara Barne's accent.... Every southern person can hear how fake it is. Otherwise it's in need of better writers.... I'm still giving it a chance for now but tittering on giving up after S1, 4th episode. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review Alan M Failed revival of a classic 70's feel good tv show that takes itself to seriously and misses the point of the original & why people watched it. Rosalind Sanchez is a very good comedic actress but the writing and direction manages to remove that quality and is reflected in the rest of the show where instead of making you smile and forgetting your problems for an hour ends up leaving you flat. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/30/23 Full Review Aidan L Throw it away, horrible tv. If you like this show your IQ isn't higher then 90 Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/18/23 Full Review JTB This show has potential, but the way they've developed the characters is like a poorly done soap. It's all about the main characters, and their lives. It would be much more interesting if it delved more into the guests and their fantasies. Ruby's acting is terrible. She has a fake accent, and her acting is overplayed. I'm also not interested in her character. I didn't enjoy seeing her stay on the island, and then decide she's into women. Her character and her acting is cringy. She should be replaced with someone that can act, and with a more interesting character line. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Michael D Boring You think with all the special effects they can do nowadays they would have better fantasies Might as well watch the old one it's about the same Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member What audience is this silly drivel meant for? Apart from the lovely locales and some beautiful ladies, nothing here worth recommending. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Roselyn Sanchez Elena Roarke Kiara Barnes Ruby Akuda Laura Leighton Nettie John Gabriel Javier Lindsey Kraft Allison Holmes Eric Winter Brian Cole

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 10, 2021 Hungry Christine; Mel Loves Ruby A local morning show host realizes that she's hungry for much more than food; a woman who is afflicted with a terminal illness is given a new lease on life. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 17, 2021 His and Hers; The Heartbreak Hotel Two adventurers, whose marriage has grown stale, want to have the ultimate adventure together; after sleeping for 35 years, widower Brent must decide if he is ready to face his grief awake. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 24, 2021 Quantum Entanglement 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 31, 2021 Once Upon a Time in Havana 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 7, 2021 Twice in a Lifetime Nisha wants the island to help her decide whether to marry her parents' proposed match or her longtime boyfriend. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 12, 2021 The Big Five Oh When old friends Nettie, Camille and Margot come to the island to celebrate their 50th birthdays, their fantasies expose fault lines in their friendship. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 14, 2021 The Romance & The Bromance A bookworm who wants to say yes to life goes back in time to meet her favorite author; a competitive survivalist learns that the ultimate challenge is something he hasn't trained for. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 19, 2021 Día de los Vivos Young artist Ramon wants to see his mentor, Jasper, again, and Jasper realizes he may not have been the best influence on Ramon. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 23, 2021 Welcome to the Snow Globe A businesswoman's fantasy of a perfect Christmas tests Roarke in unexpected ways; Mr. Jones faces his past; a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 23, 2021 Welcome to the Snow Globe A businesswoman's fantasy of a perfect Christmas tests Roarke in unexpected ways; Mr. Jones faces his past; a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer: Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain
Network: Fox
Rating: TV-14 (D|L|S)
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date: Aug 10, 2021