Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘Fubar’ Season 2 | Photo Credit: Netflix
**Fubar** is back—and this time, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the high-octane spy **Luke Brunner**, delivering moments filled with nostalgia and action. The second season offers a flavorful mix of comedy and thrills, reminiscent of **iconic films** from Schwarzenegger’s past, but does it live up to those high standards?
## The Return of a Legendary Spy
In Season 2, the stakes are higher as Brunner, alongside his CIA operative daughter **Emma** (played by Monica Barbaro), faces a menacing new antagonist, **Dante Cress**, who threatens global security with plans for nuclear war. The season opens with the characters grappling with their own personal cage, a safe house filled with awkward domesticity and unresolved tensions, ensuring the comedy flows alongside the action.
### Rich Throwbacks and Clever Parallels
**Fubar** expertly weaves in call-backs to Schwarzenegger’s explosively memorable career. From **Tango dances** reminiscent of *True Lies* to the iconic phrase **“I’ll be back”** from the *Terminator* franchise, each episode is peppered with nostalgic nods. Notably, guest appearances by *True Lies* alumni, including **Tom Arnold**, amplify the meta-humor, yet sometimes it feels like the show is leaning too heavily on its legacy.
### The Ensemble Cast
The talents of the supporting cast do not go unnoticed. With characters like the snarky **Agent Roo** (Fortune Feimster) and the lovable tech-savvy **Barry** (Milan Carter), the ensemble adds depth and comedic relief. Their lighthearted banter creates an engaging backbone to the unfolding mission, as they seek to unravel the mystery surrounding Cress.
#### A Family Affair
Brunner’s safe house is a chaotic blend of personalities, featuring Brunner’s ex-wife **Tally** (Fabiana Udenio) and Emma’s kind-hearted boyfriend, **Carter** (Jay Baruchel). These relationships offer both comedic gold and poignant moments, allowing the audience to connect with the characters on a deeper level.
## A Fast-Paced Adventure
The action in **Fubar** traverses the globe, from **Tallinn** to **Kolkata**. Each location setpiece is designed to thrill, though the narrative sometimes gets lost amid the fast pace. While **frenetic energy** fills the screen, the humor can be hit-or-miss. As one character quips about killing, “Sometimes I can’t even come up with a funny line,” highlighting the show’s self-awareness yet occasionally trapping it in a quagmire of mediocrity.
### The Verdict: Worth Your Time?
Ultimately, **Fubar Season 2** offers an entertaining escapade, perfect for those looking to pass the time while engaged in something else—be it knitting or completing that jigsaw puzzle you’ve left untouched. It’s filled with moments of joy and nostalgia, yet finds itself on the edge of mediocrity.
**Binge Alert: Fubar** is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
Published – June 15, 2025 02:21 pm IST
