Arnold Schwarzenegger’s returning Netflix action show has become a global streaming hit just days after release, despite dividing audiences and critics.Schwarzenegger’s action movieshave been a defining part of his career for decades, making him an action star from his very early days onscreen.This includes roles from 1982’sConan the Barbarianto 1987’sPredator, often portraying a heroic figure in high-octane scenarios. He’s also no stranger to being a morally gray character, such as his role as the T-800 inThe Terminatormovies.
In recent years, Schwarzenegger has landed major roles in newer action movies, such asThe ExpendablesfilmsandEscape Planalongside Sylvester Stallone. His upcoming movie projects include voicing the President in martial arts comedyKung Fury 2, and playing Santa Claus in Christmas action comedyThe Man with the Bag. However, he’s also branched out into TV in recent years, such as voicing King Aelstrom in theNew Worldepisode ofSecret Level.One constant on TV, though, has been his Netflix series, which recently released a new batch of episodes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s FUBAR Season 2 Is A Netflix Hit (Despite Divided Reactions)
Critics & Audiences Have Very Different Opinions On The New Episodes
Since debuting on Thursday, June 12,FUBARseason 2 has become a global streaming hit on Netflix. The action comedy follows father-daughter pair Luke (Schwarzenegger) and Emma (Monica Barbaro), two CIA operatives who learn the truth about each other’s jobs.FUBARseason 2has continued the story of season 1,earning a 50% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.However, audiences have been more favorable towards the show, which has a 77% audience score, indicating a divide between both groups.
Now,Netflixreports that Schwarzenegger’s newest release,FUBARseason 2, has made it onto the platform’s Top 10 English-language TV shows for the week of June 9 to July 09, 2025. The series has come in at Number 10, garnering 14.4 million hours watched from 2.2 million viewers. The new season made it into the Top 10 in 21 countries on debut week, signaling a fairly strong start despite the divide between critics and audiences.
What FUBAR’s Netflix Success Means For The Schwarzenegger TV Show
Could It Have Longevity On The Platform?
WithFUBARseason 2 currently at the bottom of Netflix’s Top 10 list, there’s no way of knowing if the series will continue to stay on it in weeks to come. However, the fact it’s there in the first place emphasizes how the show has become a quick success on the platform, even if it’s not as popular as other recent releases. With the series providing plenty of action and comedy forSchwarzenegger, it offers a fun time for those interested in seeing more from the action star on the small screen.
