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Fantasy Island Canceled by Fox

Fox's fantasy has come to an end, as they have canceled Fantasy Island after two seasons. It was the lowest-rated of any show on Fox this season with just a 0.20 average, and was also one of the lowest-rated on all of broadcast TV. Its average is just a third of that of its lead-in, 9-1-1, which was also canceled by Fox. While 9-1-1's cancellation was due to high costs, Fantasy Island was one of the more affordable to produce of any scripted series on Fox's lineup, though that wasn't enough to make up for the weak ratings. The show initially premiered as a summer show, airing for eight episodes in late summer 2021, before it was moved in-season this year for its second and final season. Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes and John Gabriel Rodriquez starred in the series over the course of its 22-episode run.

Fantasy Island Renewed for Season 2

It's not just a fantasy, Fox has actually renewed summer drama Fantasy Island for a second season. The show aired it first eight-episode season this August and September. It was not a ratings success, averaging just a 0.30 in the demo, but was reportedly cheap to film and an internal favorite at the network. The show's premiere notably rated higher than either of Fox's new fall dramas this season (The Big Leap and Our Kind Of People). Roslyn Sanchez and Kiara Barnes star in the series, which featured guest appearances from numerous Fox stars including Bellamy Young (of the now-canceled Prodigal Son), Leslie Jordan (of Call Me Kat) and Debbi Morgan (of Our Kind of People). In addition to the season two pickup, the show will also air a two-hour holiday special this year, which was announced months before. This is a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide.