Bland to Grand
The season gets off to a bland, lumbering start, but by the 6th show things begin to pickup. The 7th show is perhaps the grandest episode of the first three seasons: "The Wedding" (5+); it is a followup of Season 2's "Return" episode. The woman, whom Roarke fell in love with, returns to marry him. Gorgeous scenery, beautiful lilting music, and tear-producing emotional tugs. . . .
Many Fantasy Island shows open with some silly sub-story about the diminutive Tattoo. By season 3, the writers ran out of ideas. By the 8th show, these were dropped, with the exception of the 12th show where Tattoo has disguised himself as a fire hydrant. . . .
Many stories have a touch of magic. As a guest, Mr. Roarke may provide you with a magic potion to rewind your years, to slough off your pounds, to unleash your alter ego, to restore your eyesight, or to instill you with telekinetic power. Or, perhaps, he may send you back to 1918 to be a flying ace, to the 1860's to romance...
Stories that hold up well!
I was pleasantly surprised that several of the 3rd season episodes held up very well-especially the "Magnolia Blossoms" story that showed 2 nurses how their "idealized" view of the South and "Gone With The Wind" were not very real. It was bittersweet to see so many actors who have passed since the show aired, but great to see them in action.
Can't wait for Season 4 !
I loved this series when it was on TV and I am THRILLED that it has finally come out on DVD!! They are shows that you can watch with your family/kids. Each story has a moral/lesson and each is entertaining--the humor between Tatoo and Roarke stands the test of time. ...I enjoy re-watching them as well. Would recommend to anyone. Hoping Season 4 comes out very soon as well as the rest of the seasons!!
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