3/5
All Recognition
8 Episodes. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Fortune Feimster, Travis Van Winkle, Fabiana Udenio, Jay Baruchel, Barbara Eve Harris, Aparna Brielle, Andy Buckley, Guy Burnet & Carrie-Anne Moss. Created By: Nick Santora. On: Netflix.
Since the last time we were 'f##### up beyond all recognition', Arnold Schwarzenegger has released his latest book, 'Be Useful', to help all of us who need that little "NAOW" push, Monica Barbaro ('Top Gun: Maverick') has become an even bigger star, garnering award recognition for her portrayal of the legendary Joan Baez in James Mangold's 'A Complete Unknown' Bob Dylan biopic, starring Timothée Chalamet, and Andy Buckley? Well, his character has been growing a lockdown beard and lounging around in a bathrobe he should probably fasten, as his salt and pepper facial scruff now has a hint of Cheeto and white powder. Yep, the 'Fubar' gang are back for season two on Netflix, with a few new friends. And as the streaming service's most successful show, 'Squid Game', goes against Disney Plus and Hulu's, 'The Bear', for its final season, this Arnie action-packed epic extravaganza plays like a fun alternative.
Spying through this game of nukes, double-agents and puppets The Muppets would be proud of (you'll be in stitches seeing Schwarzenegger with Kermit arms), Arnold is on fine form, farming many a career reference, or new one-liner, even though he also admits that his quips are getting a bit old (but not obsolete). A reference to the Olympics will help you get the point, although this former Mr. Universe is still the gold standard of action classics. And if he did need to hang up his Cold War era spy, like skis he'd probably Tonya Harding in some bad guy, we always have Barbaro. This is the maverick's time. No longer a complete unknown, the 'Chicago P.D.' and 'Justice' star has always been one in her own right. And now she's been seen serving up some looks at Wimbledon with a Spider-Man. Yet we're all caught up in her web. It's as much her show as it is Arnold Schwarzenegger's. But even they need a crack team behind them. Especially with new villains in the form of a scene-stealing, coming out party from Guy Burnet ('Oppenheimer', 'Pitch Perfect 3') and 'The Matrix' icon Carrie-Anne Moss. Fresh off her cameo in 'The Acolyte' and giving Jamie Lee Curtis in 'True Lies' a run for her dancing shoes money.
Milan Carter is the great guy in the chair, and now he has his own Wonder Woman in the form of super spy Aparna Brielle, but as he puts the hammer of Thor down, are we in for a comic clash? Last comic standing Fortune Feimster is as absolutely hilarious as ever with all the best cracks and put downs, but it's the chiselled hero of Travis Van Winkle who will really capture your heart this season, with his new sidekick Ham Steak, or should we say Side Steak? 'Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery' star Fabiana Udenio, with her own reference to another groovy spy, keeps the hearts beating, but it's 'Prison Break' FBI agent Barbara Eve Harris that really give the team something to fight for. And that's when the amazing action and hilarious hi jinks, nuanced in nostalgia, come into play. Meanwhile, on house arrest, the slap the lunch booth table hilarious Jay Baruchel makes for a comedy pairing with Andy Buckley as two jilted ex-lovers with broken hearts. Don't send them out to sea just yet. Nick Santora's 'Fubar' deserves the charm of a third season, if only we can get more of a Tom Arnold 'True Lies' reunion. The '#1 Dad' mug is a little bullet chipped, but this father still has his day. TIM DAVID HARVEY.
Further Filming: 'True Lies', 'Get Smart', 'Chuck'.
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