Nishitha Dutta
In the premiere episode of Fox’s ‘Fantasy Island’ reboot, Elena, the manager, welcomes new guests into the mystical confines of Fantasy Island. Her first guest is Christine, an anchorwoman who has become a victim of her lack of self-esteem and body image issues. She is accompanied by a senior couple Ruby and Mel, who have found themselves powerless in the face of the former’s terminal illness. To know more, you can check the recap. Now, here’s what the second episode might reveal!
Fantasy Island Episode 2 Release Date
‘Fantasy Island’ episode 2 is scheduled to release on August 17, 2021, at 9 pm ET on Fox. The show releases new hour-long episodes every Tuesday.
Where to Watch Fantasy Island Episode 2 Online?
You can watch ‘Fantasy Island’ episode 2 as and when it airs on its home network Fox at the above-mentioned date and time. You can also catch the episode on Fox’s official website shortly after it premieres on television. Live-streaming options are available on Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV as of now. Fans who own a subscription to Hulu can also watch the show here.
Fantasy Island Episode 2 Spoilers
The second episode of ‘Fantasy Island,’ titled ‘His and Hers/The Heartbreak Hotel,’ will feature two adventurers preparing for the grandest adventure of their lives. Since their marriage has dulled out over the years, they will pack their bags, hoping for a fresh start. The second story will revolve around widower Brent, who had been tucked inside for 35 years. Now, he will have to decide whether he is ready to face his grief in the real world.
Fantasy Island Episode 1 Recap
In the first episode, titled ‘Hungry Christine/Mel Loves Ruby,’ we see two compelling stories about two women from different walks of life seeking comfort on Fantasy Island. The first one is Christine Collins, an anchorwoman who has been struggling with her weight. Her only goal is to feature in one of the major channels as a reporter, but her age limits her options, and even getting Botox doesn’t help. One day, Christine goes off on an explosive rant that is captured and released on the internet.
Ever since her rant, Christine has wanted to escape, and Fantasy Island gives her the perfect opportunity to do so. This recreational island is run by Elena Roarke, who took over the duties after her great uncle’s passing. Upon reaching, Christine’s first demand is to be allowed to eat with her heart’s content without gaining a single pound. Joining her is an old couple – Mel and Ruby Akuda – who is devastated after learning Ruby has cancer. The island works its magic on the pair as they relive their youthful days swimming in the therapeutic waters of the place.
Christine, on the other hand, eats endlessly. She chances upon one of the best sushi she has ever tried, but she still has unresolved emotions regarding her stepfather Landon, who is the source of all her insecurities. After her mother died, Christine found a way to escape his presence physically, but appalling memories of him still haunt her mind. It is also revealed that Ruby is bisexual, which still disturbs Mel despite the fact that she chose to be with him years ago. Ruby’s battle is, however, with her disease and not her sexual orientation.
Therefore, the only way Ruby could extricate herself from her misery is by taking her own life. Yet, Elena and Mel convince her to take a step back and reevaluate her life. In the end, she decides to stay back on the island at Elena’s request while Mel goes home where his children would be told that their mother has passed. Christine is lastly fed roasted pork shaped like her stepfather that helps her move on.
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