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.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 7 nominations total
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- TriviaIn 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.
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Mr. Roarke: Now it's time for my fantasy!
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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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- May 12, 2004
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- La isla de la fantasía
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- Hotel Häna Maui - 5031 Hana Hwy, Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA(Mr. Roarke's estate)
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