New Adaptation Of 143-Year-Old Adventure Classic Shatters Multiple Rotten Tomatoes Records

MGM+’s new drama Treasure Island, a reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, is off to a rocky start with Rotten Tomatoes. The series centers on young Jim Hawkins and his mother, Beth, as they come into possession of Captain Flint’s legendary treasure map, sparking a dangerous race for riches. The cast includes David Oyelowo as Long John Silver, Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins, Tom Sweet as Jim Hawkins, Jack Huston as Aaron Graham, and Tomer Capone as Billy Bones. On Rotten Tomatoes, Treasure Island sits at 14% approval from 7 reviews, with only one review positive—one of the lowest-rated scripted series of 2026.