Arnold Schwarzenegger's TV series "Fubar" has come to an end after completing its second season.
In a surprising turn of events, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Netflix series "Fubar" has been cancelled after two seasons. The announcement was made by the US industry magazine "Variety" following the series' disappointing viewership numbers.
The action-packed spy thriller, which premiered in 2023, was a hit for the streaming service in its first season. Schwarzenegger, who played CIA veteran Luke Brunner, was praised for his performance, and the dynamic between his character and Monica Barbaro's was well-received by audiences. The series topped streaming charts and managed to make it into the top 10 English-language Netflix series in its first week.
However, the second season, which started on June 12, 2025, experienced a significant drop in viewership compared to the first. The premiere generated only about 2.2 million views over its first four days, a sharp decline from Season 1's 11 million views in the same timeframe. Despite improved numbers after the full first week, the show ultimately dropped out of Netflix's most-watched list.
Despite the mixed reviews for the second season, Schwarzenegger announced at the "Tudum" event 2023 that the journey would continue. However, the series could not attract enough viewers in its second season, leading to its cancellation.
"Fubar" also featured Nick Santora as the creator, showrunner, and executive producer, along with Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Fortune Feimster, and Travis Van Winkle in supporting roles. The series followed Luke Brunner's final mission to rescue another agent, who was his daughter, and his subsequent return to business.
Schwarzenegger's star power contributed significantly to the success of "Fubar" in its first season. However, it appears that the weaker performance in streaming numbers for the second season was the decisive factor in the cancellation decision.
The cancellation of "Fubar" leaves the series on a cliffhanger that will not be resolved, disappointing fans who were looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.
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The decline in viewership from the first season to the second was dramatic, with "Fubar" Season 2 generating only about 2.2 million views over its first four days, a steep drop from Season 1's 11 million views in the same timeframe.
Despite Schwarzenegger's star power and the success of "Fubar" in its initial season, the lower streaming numbers for the second season seemingly lead to the cancellation of the series by Netflix.
