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Vulture Watch
How does Ms. Roarke measure up to Mr. Roarke? Has the Fantasy Island TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on FOX? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Fantasy Island, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the FOX television network, the Fantasy Island TV series is based on the 1977-84 show of the same name. This incarnation stars Roselyn Sánchez, Kiara Barnes, and John Gabriel Rodriquez. The story is set at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Different people arrive at the resort with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island. Elena Roarke (Sanchez) is the steward of this mysterious island and is a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Assisting Elena is Ruby Okoro (Barnes), a young woman with an old soul who arrives with a terminal illness and is given a new lease on life there. There’s also pilot Javier (Rodriquez), the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades.
Season One Ratings
The first season of Fantasy Island averaged a 0.30 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.70 million viewers in the live+same day ratings (including DVR playback through 3:00 AM). While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled. Find out how Fantasy Island stacks up against other FOX TV shows.
Fantasy Island has been renewed for a second season which will debut on January 2, 2023. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will FOX cancel or renew Fantasy Island for season two? The traditional ratings aren’t great but this show is based on an existing property. At this point, I think it’s got a better-than-even chance of survival. I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on Fantasy Island cancellation or renewal news.
11/5/2021 update: Fantasy Island has been renewed for a second season.
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What do you think? Do you hope that the Fantasy Island TV show will be renewed for a second season? How would you feel if FOX cancelled this TV series, instead?
The best reboot of an iconic TV series I’ve seen in I can’t remember when! I feared that making the lead character a woman would not work, and that the show would be charged 180 degrees and would be screwed up. But the producers have realized “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Just some really nice updates to fit the passage of time. Also that they pay homage to the original in small ways so that it seems Fantasy Island has continued on. IT is also nice to see that it seems they like the idea of how Ricardo… Read more »
Great observations here. I agree completely. The last episode of season one really brought it full circle. I can’t wait for season 2.
I like the show. Hope it gets renewed
Absolutely love this show!!!!Please don’t cancel it. The story lines are brilliant so different from anything else on any viewing platform.There’s a little bit of every genre from thriller, romance, adventure and mystery,comedy and of course the fantasies. I can barely wait for a 2nd season. A big applaud to the writers.
Please do not cancel Fantasy Island. This is an uplifting show. We don’t have many of those on tv right now. The cast is fantastic.
I got in late on Fantasy Island and I could kick myself. Please renew, so many more fantasies to fulfill. Please renew for season 2
I watched it on Hulu. You can watch it anytime with Roku on Hulu. Love it!
Please renewed fantasy island
I love new fantasy islands show please don’t cancel
I love the new Fantasy Island. Please don’t cancel
Its better than the original and I love the fact that women are running the show. Let’s absolutely renew it and have many more seasons!!!!
Do not cancel Fantasy Island. It will get more viewers on a better day! Perhaps Wednesday’s. We all like the show. Give it a chance.
For God Sake… KEEP THE SHOW!
I really like this show!! Please renew it!!
I want it renewed!!
I love the new show and it has Buffy writers, as well! Always a good sign.
Brilliant