If you loved FUBAR, these 5 shows should definitely be on your watchlist next

The new action-comedy, FUBAR, is what everyone is talking about, thanks to its engaging narrative and the lead role played by Hollywood A-lister Arnold Schwarzenegger. Unlike typical stories, this one focuses on a father-daughter duo who find out they’ve both been living double lives as CIA operatives.

This fun twist in the story plays the central role as everything begins right when Schwarzenegger's Luke Brunner, a seasoned CIA operative, is about to retire. However, before that, Luke is sent on one final mission: a rescue operation to extract a fellow agent with the codename "Panda."

Things took a complicated turn when Luke realized that Panda was actually his daughter Emma. It turns out she has been a secret agent behind his back. This causes a seismic change in their relationship since a much deeper lie has existed between them for years.

But now all is revealed, and Emma and Luke have a lot to sort out. FUBAR is more than just some father-daughter duo on a high-stakes mission. The series spends plenty of time on the personal lives of the duo, revealing more family secrets and tensions.

So if the series had you hooked across the two seasons, you were not the only one. Watching Arnold Schwarzenegger as he juggles explosions and emotional baggage and tries to be a more present father to his CIA-agent daughter was both entertaining and intense.

Keep reading to explore shows with similar themes and fun twists.

5 shows to watch if you loved Arnold Schwarzenegger's FUBAR

After binge-watching both seasons of FUBAR, fans might wonder what's next. No worries, we've got you covered. Whether spy dramas filled with classified secrets, action comedies with an unexpected heart, or anything that shows the intersection of family and mission in entertaining ways, there are tons of titles that share a similar energy.

Along with travelling danger and awkward family get-togethers under the threat of gunfire, here are five series that will definitely fill your FUBAR-shaped void in your streaming queue:

5) The Gentlemen (Netflix)

The key figures in the crime TV series (Image via Netflix)

Premise in a nutshell: Army officer Eddie Halstead inherits a crumbling aristocratic estate only to discover a secret subterranean cannabis empire run by brutal gangsters. He must out‑scheme crooks, cops, and his own family to stay alive.

Why FUBAR fans will vibe: Though more crime‑caper than spy thriller, it nails the same slick action‑comedy rhythm: snappy one‑liners, stylish mayhem, and larger‑than‑life characters navigating double crosses. This series is perfect for viewers who loved the mix of laughs and adrenaline in Schwarzenegger's first-ever scripted TV series.

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4) The Old Man (FX/ Hulu)

Premise in a nutshell: Retired CIA operative Dan Chase has been off the grid for decades. When his past catches up, he goes on the run, dogs in tow, and sparring with an old rival while uncovering buried secrets.

Why FUBAR fans will vibe: Think of it as FUBAR’s grittier cousin: an aging legend (Jeff Bridges), still lethal but wrestling with family baggage. If you liked seeing Schwarzenegger prove he’s still got it, Bridges’ bruising performance offers a moodier, prestige‑drama spin on that theme.

3) The Night Agent (Netflix)

Peter Sutherland in The Night Agent (Image via Netflix)

Premise in a nutshell: A low‑level FBI phone operator answers a late‑night emergency call and stumbles onto a sprawling conspiracy that threatens national security. Season 2, which arrived in January 2025, flings him into even riskier Night Action missions overseas.

Why FUBAR fans will vibe: While more thriller than comedy, it delivers the same "ordinary person trapped in high‑stakes spy mess" tension. It also has nonstop chases, ticking clocks, and a likable lead who keeps cracking under pressure yet pushes through.

2) The Recruit (Netflix)

Noah Centineo plays Owen (Image via Netflix)

Premise in a nutshell: Owen Hendricks, a rookie CIA lawyer, is way out of his depth when a former asset threatens to expose agency secrets. Cue globe‑trotting crises, office politics, and comedic chaos as Owen tries to stay alive and keep his job.

Why FUBAR fans will vibe: Both shows lean into fish‑out‑of‑water humor inside the CIA, balancing quips and stunts. If you enjoyed the lighter tone in the latest crime-comedy, know that Noah Centineo’s bumbling charm in The Recruit scratches the same itch.

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1) Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)

Premise in a nutshell: Two lonely strangers are recruited by a hush‑hush spy agency and forced to live undercover as "John and Jane Smith," a married couple who tackle a fresh mission each episode while trying to figure out if their partnership is business, romance, or both.

Why FUBAR fans will vibe: Just like the crime-comedy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith combines action-fuelled espionage with fast-paced banter and relationship drama. Just replace Arnold's father-daughter banter with a fake marriage that slowly becomes real, and you get similar vibes.