Fantasy Island (2021) - Season 1 Edit

A close friend.

A song you can't stand

Aah!

Aah! [male voice] ♪ Donut, donut ♪

After 50 years, I know how you breathe when you're asleep.

After 50 years, I know how you breathe when you're asleep.

After 50 years, I know when

After you came to my office, I looked into your stepfather.

Ahh...

All I am asking is that you do not make it harder,

All the more beautiful to me.

All this time, and I feel like

And climbed over that wall around your heart.

And cutting out carbs? It's hard enough

And eat and eat and eat.

And I can make your most outrageous wish come true.

And I live in paradise.

And I will keep loving you until my last breath.

And I would love to be bringing you

And I'm really, really hungry,

And I'm sad for me too, and...

And many opportunities for bravery.

And more pain and, uh...

And move your butt.

And not a bit of it growing out of your ears

And not always good ones

And now the bill is coming due, Christine Collins,

And perpetually quaffed.

And seeing all this hair. [laughs]

And she was sure that meant

And that's what you want, a buffet?

And the wrinkles makes you

And then I wouldn't be able to do my job.

And then, gosh, I've just spent so many years of my life

And this is my island.

And this isn't drugs. It's goo.

And welcome to Fantasy Island.

And when I leave here,

And yes, oh, I know, he's trying to be nice.

And yes, the grass really is greener.

And you can be yourself, your whole self.

And you filled my life with so much joy.

And you got a few extra pounds.

And you know what?

And you've been holding onto that since you were a child.

Aren't we juicing and cleansing and cutting out dairy

Around the corner from the TV station.

As a steward of this island is is an honor.

As far as I'm concerned,

At a whole new life for yourself.

At the "Morning Show" in New York.

Because it is hard enough already!

Because yes, yes, you left.

But also, it's usually right.

But did you escape? Hmm?

But I I got some dying to do.

But I got away.

But I got up at 2:45 in the morning.

But I just I cannot put my finger on what.

But I'm supposed to be thin and perky

But if it's money you want, I'm not giving you any.

But instead, I am smelling donuts.

But it's just stuck in your head for weeks?

But it's not enough. It's it's it's...ha.

But it's not nice

But this is Fantasy Island,

But unwrap it, and nothing there.

But with this lady, with Ruby...

But your mom made them for you every single day after school.

But, you know, I I can't make myself do it.

Can I ask you something?

Come closer. Come on now.

Come on, let's get ready, Mr. Jones.

Come on.

Crooked horse teeth are a problem.

Crystal Joe Stevens never existed.

Disappeared.

Do other people in your profession,

Do they sacrifice as much as you do?

Do you have a family?

Do you have any special requests?

Do you hear me?

Do you know when you get a song stuck in your head,

Doesn't usually happen.

Don't change that dial.

Especially Ruby, she

Even I can't cure your cancer. I wish I could.

Everybody knows you're nothing. Shut up.

For birthdays or holidays, does it?

For generations.

Forever young. I give everything.

From that movie theater where you were supposed to have

From the guests.

From work to dragon rolls! [laughter]

Get it away from me!

Good morning, Phoenix. I'm Christine Collins.

Hello? Good morning.

Hey, come here, baby. Come here for sec.

His death certificate says that Landon Green died in 2012.

Hmm.

How are you? Hi.

How could you even ask me this? What is wrong with you?

How much my mom loved me. But I remember that now.

How...huge.

I almost can't believe they're mine.

I came here for cheeseburgers.

I can't do late shows. I know. I know.

I can't help you if you don't let me.

I chose you and the life that we would build together.

I couldn't live with myself if I let you pass that up.

I do not need to be tortured by the aroma

I feel like a fool.

I got chocolate. I got glazed. I got

I had a slice of pizza, had two beers.

I had the strangest weekend of my life.

I help people.

I just want you to know that.

I know how much you wanted this.

I loved it so much.

I need my body to look exactly the same.

I never did. But you will.

I remade my whole life.

I said my goodbyes, 'cause after this, it's just pain.

I saw there's a beach party tonight.

I swear the sun feels different here.

I think I'm gonna work on being happy, for real.

I think Mrs. Ruby Akuda found a ladder

I transform their lives always for the better.

I truly believe the Island was speaking to you and to me.

I want her to have a weekend that's all about her.

I want to get to the good stuff.

I was never planning on coming back from this trip.

I was so proud of my dream job.

I was young. I was in love. I...[sighs]

I woke up and I thought um, it's hard to explain.

I wouldn't trade that for the world.

I'd have to think of you, which I haven't.

I'd love to stay a little longer, in fact.

I'll meet you later. Enjoy.

I'll pay to get your teeth fixed.

I'll tell you what, kiddo

I'll walk you back, all right?

I'm comin'.

I'm Crystal Joe Stevens coming to you live from Times Square.

I'm feeling good.

I'm gonna have the servers bring a meal to your room.

I'm gonna take care of her. You too, kiddo.

I'm just understanding who you are and...

I'm looking for a fantasy, not a miracle.

I'm not hungry.

I'm offering you an opportunity to be brave.

I'm Ruby.

I'm sorry, 'cause I don't usually

I'm the luckiest man in the world.

I've been craving something,

I've never gotten to try one. It's too many calories.

If I didn't, I'd get lost in their needs,

If I gain one ounce Not one ounce.

In a really long time.

Is it food that you're hungry for or something deeper?

It would be great to eat a donut.

It's a moat.

It's all right, really. You know, I've had a good run.

It's because there's a reason for it.

It's different.

It's never enough.

It's not gonna happen. I'm sorry.

It's one of the guests, Ruby Akuda.

It's quite safe. I assure you.

It's reserved only to those who hold the position

It's your turn now.

Just a pretty little made for TV package,

Just for a few days.

Landon was in my head for years.

Last night

Last time we were this age.

Late for a very important date

Let's just feel how we are in these healthy and young bodies.

Like my great uncle before me, I make fantasies come true.

Listening to the meanness in other voices?

Maybe we should go, you know,

Meantime, Kira's going to send you

Mel Akuda, we've never done drugs in our life.

Mel, Ruby, what can the Island do for you?

Might I suggest round four?

Miles has met with Martin

Mingle with the other young people, get crazy.

Mm. Come on over here, honey.

Mm...

Mmm, mmm, mmm

Mmm, mmm. Mmm!

Mmm!

Mmm. Mmm!

Mmm. What was I thinking?

My family have been the guardians of this island

My first job was at this tiny little station in Amarillo

Nice to meet you.

No birthday cupcakes, no donuts.

No complaints. I have the best job in the world.

No kid of mine's gonna be a heifer

No, no. Mm mm.

Not just on TV.

Not my personal favorite.

Now a better question is why is he here?

Now what?

Now, Ms. Roarke, she's she's offering you the opportunity

Of a chocolate eclair.

Of course, the, uh,

Of that cake, you hear me?

Oh ah

Oh, yeah, I believe that is called fluffernutter.

Okay.

On TV someday. That right?

One night, I went on a date.

Ooh, look at this!

Or not shooting my face full of medical grade poison.

Our kids, our grandkids.

Our mission to transform the life of every guest.

Our new 25 year old weatherman just wants to be liked.

Promise me.

Promise me.

Proust. A taste from youth can unlock a lifetime of memories,

Right now, I want to go out for a run.

Ruby and Mel Akuda, this is Ms. Elena Roarke, your host.

Ruby, I would like to invite you

Salud.

She does wonders.

She spent so much of her life caring for others, for me,

She was worried because I had gained weight.

So can you please just get me back to the damn buffet?!

So I have been hungry ever since.

So now I get to spend the entire broadcast

So tell me, how did you hear about Fantasy Island?

So tell me, what can the Island do for you, hmm?

Something inside said call, And here we are.

Stick with me for all the breaking news.

Still don't half the time. Mmm.

Strong, yes. But not brave.

Strong, young, beautiful.

Talk about myself at all.

Taught you what a salad is, huh?

Test out my knees. [giggles]

Thank you so much for meeting me.

Thank you. You're so welcome.

That blind date that your hairdresser set you up on.

That I was having some kind of personal problems.

That I'm offering you.

That is manchineel fruit. It's poison fruit.

That just... isn't the right one for you.

That just... isn't the right one for you.

That the trip was too much.

That things are not always as they seem.

The breaking news right now,

The cruelest thing he ever did was to make me forget

The Island chose me for this role.

The Island knows even if you don't.

The kind that's actually on paper.

The name of my new facialist.

The night is young. [giggles]

The year was 1984 and everybody was getting footloose.

They have had a second, a right hand.

They just want younger, longer,

Thinking about donuts.

This banquet was catered for your taste, not mine.

This blue looks fabulous on you.

This map leads you to the place where the fantasy will begin.

This should hit the spot.

To get some butts out of some beds?

To get through the day on protein powder and spinach.

To stay on Fantasy Island.

To talk about the departure schedule. Sorry.

Trailer park hick with a trailer park hick mom.

Truth is I...

Trying to please other people,

Two days later, I got my first letter from a viewer.

Unless it's part of a segment.

Want to talk about it?

We both know that you're gonna leave me soon.

We didn't know a damn thing. Hmm.

We split dessert.

We'll be right back with back to school looks for less

We're family now, Crystal Joe. Us and Landon.

Well, he got married and has two kids.

Well, now we know why we didn't do drugs

Well, why would the Island speak to me?

What am I smelling?

What is your deepest desire, your most heartfelt need?

What the hell are you doing?

What will satisfy your hunger.

What's this?

When my mom died, I was stuck with him.

When we were this age...

Who got you off the sweets,

Who loved her so much and believed in her.

With your big life and your fancy friends.

Would you like breakfast in your room this morning?

Yeah, and then one day, seemed like she just...

Yeah, I whipped you into shape.

Yeah, you got a good voice for it.

Yeah. But it was...

You

You and me will make it happen together. Deal?

You certainly aren't.

You could even say I devoured it.

You don't love me the way that I love you.

You had a a friend, a... [small laugh]

You have my word.

You know what would be nice? Sleeping in

You know what,

You know, honor is balanced by by sacrifice.

You know, I I can usually maintain an emotional distance

You know, if I were brave, I'd spare Mel what's coming.

You know, if you're here,

You know, in the past, people in my position,

You lived your whole life for me, for our family.

You loved her. Mel.

You must be so tired from your trip, huh?

You're gonna get out of here.

You're not supposed to leave me, okay?

You're not telling me the truth.

You're part of this too.

You're the finest person I've ever known.

Your tattoo. What made you choose it?

Yours still looks pretty damn good to me.

50 years ago, I made a choice.

'Cause she's dying.

["Bag Of Tricks" by Ms

[chuckles]

[chuckling] Stop pretending.

[exhales]

[exhales]

[gasping]

[giggles]

[giggling]

[giggling]

[huffs]

[huffs] Me.

[inhaling]

[laughs]

[laughs]

[mouthing words]

[panting]

[sighs] Okay.

[sighs] That's not possible. I knew it.

[small laugh]

[whispers] Damn it.

♪ Bag of tricks, now watch me move ♪

♪ Can I make you mine ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ Lookin' for attention ♪

♪ So give me all you got ♪

♪ We gonna take it through the top ♪

♪ Whoa oh oh oh oh ♪

♪ You ♪

A chocolate truffle.

♪ You ♪

Aah!

All right.

All right.

Also, no reflux. Bring on the tomato sauce.

Amy. Oh, I'll be right back.

And we're live in five. No bagels, no pizza,

And what does that weekend entail?

And yes, we are.

And yes, we'd love to freshen up.

And you will remain just as you are, healthy,

Anything I can do to help?

Aren't we all trying not to eat donuts?

At the pig roast? The pig roast.

Aw. Enjoy the Island Magic.

Breakfast. No, thank you. I'm

But he was here. His cruelty certainly was.

But I do love you, Mel.

But it passed. Set myself up for that.

Butter popcorn, mmm, delicious,

Captain.

Check it out. Let's go do some drugs

Cheerful is a choice. You should try it.

Christine Collins, this is your life in food.

Christine, I want to tell you,

Christine.

Congratulations, Mom. Ohh...

Crystal Joe promised me she's gonna get herself

Crystal Joe Stevens had a mom

Crystal Joe.

Dancing, walking on the beach, wonderful food.

Deal. [chuckling] All right.

Did you get away, Crystal Joe?

Don't call me that. Or did you just start

Don't you talk about her!

First of all, I'm gonna invite the girls

Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Akuda.

Good morning, New York City.

Good morning. [laughs]

Got enough for me?

Having fun, Mr. and Mrs. Akuda?

Hey, Christine, it's your favorite agent.

Hey, sweet pea.

Hey, we can tell the kids that that you didn't make it,

Hey. Who paid to fix those teeth?

Hmm.

Hmm. To avoid you,

How did he get here? Good question.

I I don't know. I was drawn to it.

I am a successful, powerful, happy woman!

I believe in you, Crystal Joe

I broke out the good stuff. I see that.

I came to Fantasy Island to stuff my face,

I can do that.

I can see your breath. You smell like perfume.

I did something awful. I think we finally know

I do, Mel. I do.

I don't know about that.

I don't need your help.

I don't want this cake. Christine,

I feel liberated and a little confused.

I have a big family. Oh.

I have a therapist. Thanks.

I keep telling myself to swim out and keep going.

I know that, sweetheart.

I know you're ashamed of who you really are.

I let go of that girl and that life decades ago.

I might not need a fantasy. Well, the Island disagrees.

I missed you, kiddo.

I promise.

I see.

I think I finally let it go.

I think maybe I'm lucky I met you.

I was just wonder...

I, uh...I think it's a one person offer, honey.

I'd just like you to admit that we had a moment.

I'm I'm [deep voice] I'm smelling donuts.

I'm a goner.

I'm comin'.

I'm Elena Roarke,

I'm going in.

I'm sad for her.

I'm so sorry

It can be.

It really is a miracle.

It's a date

It's a dragon roll from that little sushi place

It's a good reminder, I think,

It's a taste of the Madeleine soaked in tea.

It's an honor to help people like you.

It's cloudy with a chance of sprinkles.

It's Island Magic. It opens up new ways of seeing.

It's kind of early for a swim.

It's my pleasure.

It's not a wall. Mm mm.

It's okay. We'll fix that.

Landon, what a thing to say.

Landon?

Landon?

Let me see.

Let's get started. Ready?

Look at you. Look at you!

Look out now. Don't want you to fall and break a hip.

Man, when I look back on us,

Meredith? Yeah.

Mm hmm. Hey, don't eat too much

Mmm, mmm, mmm.

Mmm, mmm, mmm.

Mmm, mmm.

Mmm? You are a terrible influence.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Mmm. Ha.

Mmm...

Mom? There ya go.

Morning. Is everybody ready

Most people don't realize there's a difference.

Ms. Collins, I'm your host Elena Roarke.

Must be the company.

My daughter, the next Diane Sawyer.

My fantasy is to eat

No, I'm not gonna talk about this.

No, no, actually, I don't think so.

No, no, no. It's absolutely possible.

No, no. Absolutely not.

No, you do not speak for me, Mel Akuda.

No! Or I'll make sure

No! What?! Ruby, look at me.

No! You just play one on TV.

No. Okay.

No. No, no. This this this isn't right.

No. Say no.

Not exactly. And I bet that's hard.

Not like this I'm Hey, hey, hey.

Not today!

Now don't be crazy.

Now, Ruby, I need to be clear.

Of course. Yeah, Ash will get you settled in your suite.

Oh ho ho.

Oh, don't be such a Negative Nancy

Oh, great. You're here.

Oh, he wanted to see the late show.

Oh, I can't believe it.

Oh, I'm so glad to hear it. And it's Elena, by the way.

Oh, just call us Mel and Ruby.

Oh, okay. You know, the work that I do

Oh, the water is bluer. The air is sweeter.

Oh, uh, I should... I should go.

Oh, we had a moment. Mm hmm.

Oh, you sure do.

Oh! [chuckling]

Oh! Ha ha ha. [applause]

Oh! Ooh!

Okay

Okay, I'll have the kitchen send a selection.

Okay.

Okay. Later.

Okay. Looks like somebody needs a vacation, huh?

Our fantasy is to make her feel healthy again

Pink frosted for the lady? No food on set.

Relax. He's just trying to be nice.

Remixing my epic meltdown has become a national pastime

Roarke, you've been avoiding me.

Ruby No, no, no, no.

Ruby has, uh, she has cancer, pancreatic.

Ruby...

Ruby...

Safe travels, Christine.

Salud. Mmm.

Smiles, everyone.

So what are you going to do now with this new freedom?

So what happens now?

Speaking of butts,

Stop pretending.

Sure, but gotta warn you,

Take it.

Thank you for this. It means the world to us.

That's real pretty

That's right. I love your mother.

The girls at work told me about those.

The gray hair

The guests are waiting.

The unexpected.

Then again, maybe your life's as empty as you are.

There is a rule.

This is Christine Collins, fresh from Phoenix, Arizona.

Three. Two.

Thrilled to be on this island.

Uh, to mess with me, to ruin my life.

Um...

Wait for me.

Wait, wait!

We saw this little ad with a phone number.

Welcome to Fantasy Island.

Welcome. Welcome.

Well, I bet this job doesn't stop

Well, I like to save it for the camera.

Well, if it's any consolation,

Well, if we're just feelin',

Well, Ms. Roarke, we are having the best time.

Well, then no. Ruby, on Fantasy Island,

Well, there are many ways to be brave

Well, we still get the newspaper,

Well, we won't tell the kids. Mmm.

Well, what do you think? Could we?

What are you two whispering about?

When we met,

Which one do you like?

Why did you bring me here?

Why would I want that? I don't know.

Wonderful to meet you. Sorry, I'm a bit of a mess

Worry about yourself, old man.

Yeah, but you don't

Yeah, let's let's not think at all right now, you know?

Yeah, we're pretty well tuckered.

Yeah, well, we, uh, we grew apart, so

Yeah.

Yeah. Try looking in the mirror

Yes, sir. [both chuckling]

Yes. But I I haven't seen them

Yes. No. Oh, God.

Yes. Of course.

Yes. Yes, she'll stay.

Yo soy Isla.

You you'd like to what?

You are not a fool.

You can pour me another.

You didn't want it? I tried to say no.

You do your thing.

You don't know anything about my life.

You keep poison fruit on your desk?

You know what I think?

You know, it's an island symbol of rebirth.

You know, this island is endlessly mysterious.

You made it just in time for your parting feast

You think? Mm hmm.

You will? Mm hmm.

You're gonna have another wonderful life.

You're gonna take care of me, Crystal Joe.

You're half blind. But I'll take it.

You're late, Captain. I know. I know.

You're too damn happy

Youth really is wasted on the young.

[both chuckle]

[both chuckling, exclaiming]

[both chuckling]

[both laughing]

[both panting and laughing]

[car door opens]

[chime]

[chuckles]

[chuckling]

[dramatic music]

[engine rumbling]

[engine rumbling]

[footsteps]

[Landon groans]

[laughing] Let's go to traffic.

[laughs]

[laughs]

[laughter]

[laughter]

[laughter]

[laughter]

[light music]

[light music]

[light, airy music]

[Mel laughs]

[mellow music]

[music continues in distance]

[New Perspectives' "Hit the Spot"]

[news theme]

[percussive music]

[percussive music]

[percussive music]

[phone rings]

[quiet music]

[quiet music]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs] You know, I just I've never been brave.

[soft music]

[soft music]

[soft music]

[speaking Spanish]

[stirring music]

[stirring music]

[uplifting music]

[uplifting music]

[water gushing]

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♪ All eyes on ♪

♪ All eyes on you ♪

♪ And you'll get me hi igh igh ♪

♪ Boss gal hafi live di boss life ♪

♪ Can I take your time ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ooh ooh ♪

♪ I'm the one on di tip a dem tongue ♪

♪ Mekdipaper hussle like mi ♪

♪ Oh you ♪

♪ Oh you... ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ♪

♪ See me walkin' hot hear dem talkin' ♪

♪ Shook ha, na cheese, den I ain't got time ♪

♪ There ya go...♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, oh whoa, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ You know you got ♪

♪ You know you hit the spot ♪

♪ You know you hit the spot ♪

♪ You know you want...♪

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♪ Give me all you got ♪

♪ I'd be lost without you ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ♪

♪ Whoa, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ You ♪

8.5. Can I...join you?