AnArnold Schwarzeneggershow onNetflixwas abruptly canceled after two seasons, but it looks like its perfect spy thriller replacement has already arrived onPrime Video. Given how Netflix has a long history of canceling shows before they reach their natural conclusion, it is not surprising that the streamer even axed an Arnold Schwarzenegger series.
It is always heartbreaking when a show gets canceled just after one season. However, when a streamer pulls the plug on a series after two installments, it is even more frustrating for viewers who have invested deeply in the story and character beats. Unfortunately,Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix showmet with a similar fate.
Although the series in question was never a critical hit, it managed to garner a decent following with its two-season run. After cancellation, it seems unlikely the show will ever return. However, a new Prime Video series shares many similarities with thecanceled Netflix show, making it hard not to believe that it qualifies as its perfect replacement.
Amazon’s Butterfly Perfectly Fills The Void Netflix’s FUBAR Left Behind
It Is Relatively More Serious But Dabbles With Similar Familial Themes
When it comes to the overarching tone, Amazon’sButterflyis far less lighthearted thanFUBAR. However, both shows seem to have a similar narrative core, given how they perfectly combine espionage with family drama. In both shows, a father-daughter duo live secret lives as highly trained operatives without knowing about the true nature of each other’s jobs.
The main female character inButterfly, Rebecca, is also led to believe her father, David Jung, is dead before she learns the truth about his fake death. Both shows feature massive reveals in their opening arcs, where the parent-child duos find the truth about one another and are compelled to join forces for a shared mission.
Since the partnership forces the duo to confront all the underlying issues in their relationship, the espionage action in both shows is constantly layered with emotional, family-driven tension. However, the more they work together, the more they end up rebuilding their broken relationship.
Netflix’sFUBARavoids taking itself too seriously, and its two main characters' dynamic often leads to hilarious situations.Prime Video’sButterfly, in contrast, is relatively more serious in tone but still a worthy replacement for the Netflix series.
Why Netflix Canceled FUBAR After 2 Seasons
The Show Failed To Maintain Momentum
With Monica Barbaro and Arnold Schwarzenegger as its leads,FUBARwas a commercial hit on Netflix, despite receiving a mixed response from critics after season 1. Owing to this, it was renewed for season 2, which premiered on Netflix on July 18, 2025. Unfortunately, the show seemingly experienced a massive decline in viewership with the second installment.
Did You Know:FUBARmarked Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Arnold’s reunion after 1994’sTrue Lies.
Owing to this,Netflixdecided to pull the plug on it by confirming its cancellation in August 2025. Given howFUBARwas never considered a groundbreaking show and even struggled to impress many critics, it seems unlikely it will ever return. However, viewers who still crave its action and family drama can check outPrime Video’sButterfly.
FUBAR
FUBAR follows a father and daughter who unknowingly both work for the CIA, discovering their shared secret while handling an undercover mission. This unexpected revelation turns professional operations into a complex family matter, complicating the mission and their personal dynamics. Released in May 2023, it features elements of action and espionage.
