Fantasy Island 1998, as I like to call it now being broadcast on the Sci-Fi network. Having grown up with original 1978 version I am not comfortable with this newer version. The newer version is more realistic with a Mr. Roarke (Malcom McDowell) that seems to take pleasure when his guests get into trouble. So my verdict is watch the 1998 version if you enjoy special effects and have not seen the original, otherwise watch the re-runs of the 1978 version.