Netflix cancels Schwarzenegger's FUBAR after two seasons

The cancellation follows a lackluster audience response to the father's daughter spy series.

Netflix cancels Schwarzenegger's FUBAR after two seasons

Arnold Schwarzenegger's streaming series FUBAR has been canceled by Netflix after two seasons. The show, which premiered in May 2023, featured Schwarzenegger as a father who works with his daughter, played by Monica Barbaro, as CIA operatives. Despite the initial novelty of having the action star transition to television, the series struggled to gain traction and failed to make much of an impact during its second season, which launched in June 2025. Reports indicate it barely cracked the entertainment platform's Top 10 listings shortly after its release.

The cancellation of FUBAR highlights the challenges facing even high-profile projects in today's competitive streaming landscape. Viewers are increasingly picky, favoring content that resonates on emotional or creative levels. This series, while featuring a beloved star, fell into familiar tropes that may not have offered fresh experiences for audiences. Schwarzenegger's move to television could have been a great opportunity for innovation, yet FUBAR often felt more like a formulaic action-comedy than a unique offering, leading to its swift exit from Netflix.

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The streaming landscape continues to shift as audiences demand innovation and creativity.