Fantasy Island

TV Series
1998–19991998–1999
1h

Fantasy Island (1998)

Adventure Comedy Drama

In this "dark" update of the classic series, Mr. Roarke and his assistants bring the fantasies of their visitors to life.In this "dark" update of the classic series, Mr. Roarke and his assistants bring the fantasies of their visitors to life.In this "dark" update of the classic series, Mr. Roarke and his assistants bring the fantasies of their visitors to life.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 7 nominations total

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2 years

Malcolm McDowell and John Mese on the set of the "Fantasy Island" pilot.

Malcolm McDowell in Fantasy Island (1998)

Pauly Shore in Fantasy Island (1998)

Lauren Holly in Fantasy Island (1998)

Malcolm McDowell and Mädchen Amick in Fantasy Island (1998)

Malcolm McDowell in Fantasy Island (1998)

Mädchen Amick in Fantasy Island (1998)

Fyvush Finkel in Fantasy Island (1998)

Larry Drake in Fantasy Island (1998)

Mädchen Amick and Stan Cahill in Fantasy Island (1998)

Edward Hibbert in Fantasy Island (1998)

John Hawkes in Fantasy Island (1998)

Malcolm McDowell

Mr. Roarkeas Mr. Roarke

13 episodes13 eps • 1998–1999

Arielas Ariel

13 episodes13 eps • 1998–1999

Harryas Harry

13 episodes13 eps • 1998–1999

Fisheras Fisher

13 episodes13 eps • 1998–1999

Cherisse Lamoureux

'Hotel employee' Pilotas 'Hotel employee' Pilot

13 episodes13 eps • 1998–1999

Calas Cal

11 episodes11 eps • 1998–1999

Tracy R. Bautista

Hotel employeeas Hotel employee

9 episodes9 eps • 1998–1999

Cliaas Clia

7 episodes7 eps • 1998

Party Guyas Party Guy…

2 episodes2 eps • 1998–1999

Lisa Dawnell James

Donnaas Donna

2 episodes2 eps • 1998

Louisas Louis…

2 episodes2 eps • 1998

Sybil Hammondas Sybil Hammond

2 episodes2 eps • 1999

Nathan O'Neilas Nathan O'Neil

1 episode1 ep • 1998

Rizzoas Rizzo

1 episode1 ep • 1998

Mr. Gableas Mr. Gable

1 episode1 ep • 1998

Mirandaas Miranda

1 episode1 ep • 1998

Kristineas Kristine

1 episode1 ep • 1998

Tomas Tom

1 episode1 ep • 1998

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In this revival of the popular 1970s television series, Mr. Roarke and his three assistants run a tropical paradise where guests come in to have their wildest dreams and fantasies come true. —Phil Fernando

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Taglines
- You know the dark places in the recesses of your mind? Meet your tour guide.
Genres
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
In the opening episode, two elements of the original series Fantasy Island (1977) are referenced: the white suits (Roarke in this series makes a point of choosing black) and the infamous "The plane! The plane!" announcement (Roarke orders the underling who does this never to do it again). In a later episode we see a woman living in a trailer with a Ricardo Montalban commemorative plate.

Quotes
Roarke: If we get another depressed yuppie stockbroker on this island, I won't be held accountable for my actions.
Harry: You're accountable to someone?
Roarke: Figure of speech.

Connections
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Top review

The original was OK, but this version ROCKED!

I may be in the minority, but I actually liked Fantasy Island '98, as i called it, better than the original. It was a lot edgier and darker, and more cautionary (be careful what you wish for! You may get it!)whereas the original was fluffier and sillier and more escapist. I think all the episodes were excellent, but if I had to choose a favorite, I would go with the Thanksgiving one, where a lady was bringing her partner to meet her folks. I think Fantasy Island '98 was one of the freshest, most creative things on TV, and i think it was a stupid move on part of the Awfully Boneheaded Clods at ABC to pull it. I guess because it wasn't a reality eating-bugs thing or a glorified FRIENDS repeat. Who knows?

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Release date
- September 26, 1998 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- La isla de la fantasía
Filming locations
- Hotel Häna Maui - 5031 Hana Hwy, Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Production companies
- Columbia TriStar Television
- Sonnenfeld Josephson Worldwide Entertainment
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Runtime
- 1h
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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