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Fantasy Island

2021·Show
23Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.3Metacritic623.1Rotten Tomatoes62%65%
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Where to watch

Fox

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Fantasy Island fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Fantasy, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Reimagine the possibilities.

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.
Magical RealismEmotional RebirthDesire FulfillmentFantasy & TransformationContemporary DramaProvocative StorytellingCharacter-DrivenIntriguing PremiseEpisodic Format

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Kane, Laura Belsey, Eduardo Sánchez
Written by:
Mary Angélica Molina, Sarah Fain, Adria Lang
Produced by:
Frances Lausell
Composed by:
Genevieve Vincent

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fantasy Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fantasy Island legally?

Fox

Fantasy Island is included with a subscription to Fox in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fantasy Island worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fantasy Island rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Fantasy Island have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 23 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fantasy Island?

Critics62
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Fantasy Island higher (62) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Fantasy Island air?

It ran from 2021 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Fantasy Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fantasy Island?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fantasy Island in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fantasy Island use?

Your Days Are NumberedReal After AllTempting FateNot So Above It AllI Choose to Stay"Groundhog Day" LoopSwapped RolesReconstructionOlder Than They LookMythology GagArtistic License – MedicineWas It All a Lie?and 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Fantasy Island, including Your Days Are Numbered, Real After All, Tempting Fate.