RichC2

So does Roarke just pop into 1960s Cuba for the fun of it? I missed the conversation she had with the guy.

DJariya

Episode 4 from last night was probably my favorite of the season so far. I liked that it only focused on 1 story about that young Cuban-American learning about her roots and what sacrifices her family made. The girl who played Alma was cute and very likeable.

They've kind of teased it since the Pilot, but I guess they are slowly exploring Ruby opening up to being Bi-sexual. Now that the "Island doctor" started flirting with her.

Overall, it was an entertaining and light episode. Not everything has to be intellectually challenging, especially for a summer series.

Inhumans99

Yeah, this show is one of my guilty pleasures to watch. It was obvious that Rosalyn Sanchez's character was trying to get Ruby to be more social with the other denizens of the island, but I still enjoyed the storyline (also, the island doctor is ridiculously cute). Yes, I was impressed with the Cuban storyline, they put some money into the recreation of Cuba, and it showed.

Also, it seems that you could clothe Rosalyn Sanchez in a burlap sack and she would look fine as heck. I think there are only 4 episodes left to go in this short season, and it would be cool if they spend a bit more time on Rosalyn Sanchez's back story, I know it is a family thing for her to remain on the Island, but any story that fills in the blanks would be appreciated.

RichC2

Next episode is Sunday at 830 as a Melrose Place reunion of Daphne Zuniga, Josie Bissett, and Laura Leighton.

After last week's surprisingly strong episode tonight's was pretty meh.

DJariya

This week's episode was very meh compared to how good last week was.

Indian girl with relationship troubles between her handsome white guy boyfriend and Indian guy who is approved by her parents. Meh. Pretty dull. Having the fantasy switch back and forth between partners made it unnecessarily convoluted.

Inhumans99

Yeah, the ending of the fantasy was a cheat, she declares no marriage for me and what, the two potential guys in her life are just unceremoniously kicked to the curb? I was more entertained by the plane pilots fantasy that had Rourke's jeep get stuck in the mud. This weeks meh episode was so noticeable since it followed last weeks very strong episode.

windom

It seems like this show is targeted for women viewers.

RichC2

Most network TV dramas do.

Eric F

Is this on? I guess it is.

DJariya

Looks like this could return for another season: https://deadline.com/2021/09/fantasy...8407/#comments

Red Dog

Yeah, this one was lame.

The show has been fluffy but entertaining for the most part.

Next week with the Melrose Place women should be interesting.

RichC2

I don't understand the rules of this Island. Did that woman just permanently time travel?

Inhumans99

I think this past episode was the last one of season 1 (hoping Djariya is right and it gets renewed), and I enjoyed it. The Cuba episode was the high point of season, but this episode was not bad at all. It was a sad but sweet episode. I did like the line when Ruby's husband says who is she, when he noticed how she was having a hard time opening up to him.

Between Sanchez herself, and the beautiful location settings on the show I am down for another run next summer (it really is a perfect summer show).

Finally, yes...the "rules" of the island seem to be quite arbitrary, as it kept Ruby on the island, let the book woman live in the past on an alternate world, and Sanchez herself notes that the island seems to have the capacity to feel anger and lash out. Maybe with a second season we could get some clarity on what are the rules of the island. It does seem that the Island tends to let people stay in their fantasy for an unlimited amount of time if it knows they will not be missed in the real world (the dude who went to sleep for decades, and the book woman).

RichC2

It was a good, very sweet finale. The island makes less sense than ever, but I'll keep watching if it gets a 2nd season - it can jump subject matter which is always refreshing.

If they do dip their toe into her cousins storyline, it could make for a cool storyline.

DJariya

Renewed

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I never commented on the finale, which aired a few months ago. I did like it. It was a sweet finale that brought some closure to Ruby's story.

Overall, the show isn't earth shattering compelling TV. But it was an entertaining and light breezy watch for the summer.

DJariya

As the article also states, there will be a special 2 hour Holiday episode this December

Inhumans99

Yay to the Holiday special, and a 2 hour one to boot, very nice. Great news that this will be on again next summer.

Gizmo

Yeah, they held back 2 episodes on purpose and given the limited cast per episode and shooting it’s a cheap show.

it’s just not a very good show

E Unit

Wow, and it got renewed? I guess I’ll go watch the ones I’ve missed so far.

Count Dooku

It's definitely suffering from a lack of Barbi Benton and the Landers sisters.

RichC2

It's definitely not what I'd consider a good show and is inconsistent as hell even by that standard, but I enjoys it.

windom

The holiday special will now air on Thursday Dec. 23th because football will be airing this Tuesday now.
https://deadline.com/2021/12/fantasy-island-holiday-special-premiere-date-change-nfl-games-fox-1234898898/

DJariya

Will not air this summer. FOX has decided to air this during the Fall season.

https://deadline.com/2022/05/fantasy...aa5dee56334940

Inhumans99

I would say that this is a bold decision (it kind-of still is, because it feels like a summer show), but they cancelled enough shows recently that something had to air in the Fall, lol. I guess when it is chilly or wet outside one might appreciate watching a show that takes place on a tropical island and distracts you from the weather outside.

Gizmo

Its super low budget…like Canadian feel. Fox must be really cheapening out if they are pushing this to Fall