FUBAR Season 1 Review
A core concept about a spy whose family is drawn into his work sounds a lot like James Cameron’s 1994 action-comedy thriller ‘True Lies’, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis.And indeed, such a show exists –– it’s even called ‘True Lies’ and has the same plotline albeit with some tweaks –– but unfortunately that series, which had its first season on CBS, failed to ignite interest with audiences and has been cancelled.
Premiering its entire first season on Netflix, ‘FUBAR’ is an example of how to do that story with an even lighter touch and while it may not have the title, it does have a not-so-secret weapon: the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger to the blend of laughs and set-pieces that made ‘True Lies’ so entertaining.What happens in ‘FUBAR’?The series follows Schwarzenegger’s Luke Brunner, a CIA operative with a knack for inventively taking down bad guys (essentially an Arnie character from his 1980s heyday) and a venerable reputation
Season 1 Episodes
1. Take Your Daughter to Work Day
With his retirement from the CIA imminent, Luke prepares for his next adventure, but revelations at home and an urgent matter at work upend his plans.
2. Stole Train
Forced to team up in order to take down Boro, Luke and Emma realize their newly strained relationship is only the start of their problems.
3. Honeyplot
The team goes from averting an international crisis to seeking sensitive intel in Moldova, where Emma offers to lure a target when complications arise.
4. Armed & Dane-gerous
After receiving reassurance from Luke, Emma comes home to a startling surprise. In Greece, the team takes on a risky mission to break out a trusted ally.
5. Here Today, Gone To-Marrow
Amid a devastating family emergency, Luke finds the lines of his double life becoming blurry as he deals with a distracted Emma and a demanding Boro.
6. Royally Flushed
Barry and Tina infiltrate a private, high-stakes card game in hopes of inching closer to Boro. Emotions boil over when the team gets trapped in a bunker.
7. Urine Luck
While closing in on Boro, Luke and Emma juggle relationship drama and a highly delicate situation. A life-or-death matter forces Roo to find a release.
8. That's It and That's All
With the clock ticking, Luke and Emma make tough choices to finish the mission and stay alive. A big day for the Brunner family spirals out of control.
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