Action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the small screen for the second season of the enjoyable action-comedy series “Fubar” on Netflix. When we last saw Luke and his team—comprising his daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro), tech expert Barry (Milan Carter), wise-cracking CIA operative Roo (Fortune Feimster), and charming Aldon (Travis Van Winkle)—they had just taken down the formidable arms dealer Boro Polonia.
However, this victory has drawn the attention of numerous villains worldwide, and now the team finds themselves in a safe house along with potential targets: Luke’s ex-wife Tally (Fabiana Udenio), with whom he recently reconciled; Carter (Jay Baruchel), Emma’s former boyfriend; and Donnie (Andy Buckley), Tally’s quirky ex-boyfriend. Their only link to the outside world is NSA data analyst Tina (Aparna Brielle), who is developing a budding romance with Barry.
As the team becomes increasingly restless by the day, Luke’s former flame, German terrorist Greta Nelson (Carrie-Anne Moss), reappears, postponing their departure from the safe house. Meanwhile, Emma grapples with her former adversary, ex-MI6 agent Theodore Chipps (Guy Burnet). To complicate matters further, there may be a traitor among Team Luke.
Even with a cameo from Tom Arnold, Season 1 of “Fubar” rose above a half-hearted attempt at a “True Lies” sequel. The show balances action and comedy, making it entertaining, mainly due to the cast, who all contribute meaningfully and enjoy working alongside Arnie. One of the aspects that captivated me in the early episodes was the depiction of Luke and his group as a family despite their challenging circumstances. They are doing their best to make the most of their situation. Although the action in Season 2 takes some time to unfold, the payoff for patient viewers is well worth it.
Monica Barbaro and Travis Van Winkle shell out most of the action in gun battles and fisticuffs. Arnold also impressed his seasoned age, bringing wisdom and one-liners to Luke. He also has great moments with both of the women in his life. As for this season’s big guest star, it was great to see Carrie-Anne Moss in another genre series after last year after a limited role in “The Acolyte.”
Moss brought the right mix of sex appeal and athleticism to her role without ever becoming a hammy villainous. The rest of the cast do well in their roles, with Jay Baruchel, Andy Buckley, Fortune Feimster, and Milan Carter all providing scene-stealing moments. Keeping the vibe of action and comedy from season one and a few unexpected twists, “Furbar” season 2 is another winner.
Final Grade: B
All episodes of “Furbar” Season 2 are available to stream now.
