Fantasy Island: Season 1

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: August 10, 2021

Summary: Guests fantasies come true at a luxury resort run by Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez) with help from Ruby Okoro (Kiara Barnes), and pilot Javier (John Gabriel Rodriquez) in this new version of the 1970s series of the same name.

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Welcome to the Snow Globe, Part Two
Air Date: December 23, 2021
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S1:E9. Welcome to the Snow Globe, Part One
Air Date: December 23, 2021

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Aaron Barnhart

Aug 10, 2021

The storylines are darker, sexier. They also arc across episodes — I recommend watching at least the first two to get the full flavor. Also, Episode 2 is stronger, with the loss of intimacy explored through both comic and poignant storylines. It’s a network show, so don’t expect The Leftovers. But Fantasy Island is back and it’s in good hands. Read full review

Gwen Ihnat

Aug 6, 2021

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. Read full review

Joel Keller

Aug 10, 2021

It stuck close to the original formula, with some updates. And that makes for a much more entertaining show. Read full review

Daniel D'Addario

Aug 10, 2021

There’s a certain first-pass quality to the writing here: Just a bit of polish would have benefited a show meant to evoke the best of everything. ... And yet “Fantasy Island” is nourished by occasional curiosity about what this franchise can do. Imaginative jags here can be rushed and easily resolved. Read full review

Dan Fienberg

Aug 10, 2021

Through four episodes it’s nonstop half-baked high-concept storytelling made with clear COVID and budgetary limitations, but you know what? It’s OK, never memorable but with potential to be watched in roughly the same way the original probably should be watched. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Aug 10, 2021

Frankly, this latest "Island" visit would be better off had HBO not recently premiered "The White Lotus," a much better, more complicated look at travelers to an island paradise and those who serve them. Read full review

Nina Metz

Aug 13, 2021

The show’s creators haven’t quite figured out who they want this new Roarke to be — an opaque and all-knowing master of ceremonies or someone more accessible with her own stories to unfurl — which means the character is not quite defined enough to function as a much-needed anchor from one episode to the next. Read full review

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bac2sq1

Oct 14, 2021

As a fan of the original Fantasy Island, I find this series to be as interesting and fanciful as the first. The imagination of the writers is limitless in where they can explore this modernized version. The female leads in their respective roles show empathy and emotion unlike those of theAs a fan of the original Fantasy Island, I find this series to be as interesting and fanciful as the first. The imagination of the writers is limitless in where they can explore this modernized version. The female leads in their respective roles show empathy and emotion unlike those of the original cast. I thoroughly enjoyed season 1 and hope to see many more seasons in the future!… Expand

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manningn15

Sep 25, 2021

A superb first season of FANTASY ISL∀ND, really hope to see many more seasons. The series is fueled by the outstanding performances from Roselyn Sánchez and Kiara Barnes, the gorgeous scenery, the spectacular concept, and staying faithful to the original series while still being able toA superb first season of FANTASY ISL∀ND, really hope to see many more seasons. The series is fueled by the outstanding performances from Roselyn Sánchez and Kiara Barnes, the gorgeous scenery, the spectacular concept, and staying faithful to the original series while still being able to modernize it and stand on it's own. Also the costumes are excellent and the guest performances from Dave Annable, Odette Annable, Leslie Jordan, and Eric Winter were great.… Expand

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Klebart

Oct 23, 2021

The show feels forced and the main characters on the island are a bit weak.

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 10, 2021
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  S1:E10. Welcome to the Snow Globe, Part Two
  Air Date: December 23, 2021
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  S1:E9. Welcome to the Snow Globe, Part One
  Air Date: December 23, 2021