Just over a week after his appointment as Netflix’s Chief Action Officer, Arnold Schwarzenegger has quickly risen to the top as the new king of the streamer with his series ‘FUBAR’ and ‘The Mother’: Netflix’s. In this article, we will explore the success of FUBAR and the dethroning of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, as well as Jennifer Lopez’s film “The Mother” and other popular shows on Netflix’s Top 10.
Netflix’s Chief Action Officer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has made quite an impact with his new series FUBAR. This action-comedy has quickly gained popularity and dominated Netflix’s Top 10 rankings in its first week.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new series FUBAR
FUBAR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro, revolves around a father and daughter who discover they are both CIA agents. They must put aside their differences and work together to save the world. The series opened to an impressive viewership of 88.94 million hours in its first four days on the platform.
The global appeal of FUBAR is evident, as it appeared on the Top 10 list in 90 different countries. Schwarzenegger’s return to action-comedy has been well-received by audiences, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, FUBAR holds a 70% audience rating, indicating its popularity among viewers. Collider’s Nate Richard gave the series a B- and praised the chemistry between Schwarzenegger and Barbaro.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story dethroned
After an impressive run at the top, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has been dethroned by FUBAR. The Bridgerton prequel now sits at the third spot, with To All The Boys I Loved Before spinoff XO, Kitty taking second place. Queen Charlotte has accumulated a total of 432.2 million hours viewed, a significant achievement considering its shorter episode count compared to other popular shows.
Jennifer Lopez’s film “The Mother”
Jennifer Lopez continues to captivate audiences with her film “The Mother.” In this action-packed movie, Lopez plays an assassin who resurfaces to protect her daughter. The Mother garnered 34.69 million hours viewed, showing a slight decline from the previous week. However, the film’s reign may soon come to an end with the highly anticipated Extraction 2, led by Chris Hemsworth, set to release on June 16.
Other shows on Netflix’s Top 10
Apart from FUBAR and The Mother, several other shows have secured their spots on Netflix’s Top 10 list. Bridgerton Season 2 continues to attract viewers, along with Season 6 of Selling Sunset, Season 2 of Firefly Lane, and the ever-enduring hit The Night Agent.
Two newcomers on the chart include S.W.A.T. with its first season, which accumulated 20.2 million hours viewed, and All American Season 5 with 18.1 million hours viewed. One unexpected rise to the Top 10 is the 2021 miniseries “Maid,” starring Margaret Qualley. Thanks to its recent popularity on TikTok, the show has garnered 14 million hours viewed, demonstrating the influence of short-form video platforms.
Sum It Up!
‘FUBAR’ and ‘The Mother’: Netflix’s has made a grand entrance into the world of streaming, dethroning Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and captivating audiences worldwide. Jennifer Lopez’s film “The Mother” continues to garner viewership, while other shows make their mark on Netflix’s Top 10.
