In a surprising turn of events, legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix action-comedy series, Fubar, has been cancelled just days after his 78th birthday. The decision comes after the show experienced a significant drop in viewership, raising questions about its future despite an initially strong performance.

The series marked a notable milestone for Schwarzenegger, representing his first major foray into television. In Fubar, he starred as Luke, a seasoned CIA operative who uncovers a family secret on the brink of his retirement. He was joined by co-stars Monica Barbaro and Fortune Feimster, creating a dynamic ensemble for the spy drama.

Upon its debut in May 2023, the first season of Fubar garnered an impressive 11 million views during its premiere weekend, signaling widespread interest in Schwarzenegger’s small-screen venture. However, the second installment failed to maintain this momentum, registering only 2.2 million views within the same timeframe, a substantial decline that likely contributed to its ultimate cancellation.

Adding a layer of complexity to the show’s demise is an ongoing legal dispute involving entrepreneur Aharon Jason Curtis. Curtis has come forward with allegations of intellectual property theft, claiming that an app idea he conceived was directly featured in the Fubar series without his consent or acknowledgment.

According to legal letters obtained by DailyMail.com, Curtis, aged 55, asserts that he developed the concept for an app named Aisle in 2015. He claims to have shared the details of this innovative idea with only two individuals: his then-manager, who now reportedly works as a writer specializing in action film scripts and streaming series, and a friend, who is currently employed as a writer at Netflix in Los Angeles.

Curtis expressed profound shock and dismay when, in September 2023, he viewed Fubar and recognized what he believed to be his original app concept integrated into the show’s plot. This unexpected discovery served as the catalyst for his decision to pursue legal action against the production.

In an attempt to resolve the matter outside of court, Curtis’s legal representation has put forth a settlement offer. Their letter explicitly states that Mr. Curtis is prepared to forgo litigation and provide a full release of claims in exchange for a payment of $1.5 million. The legal team indicated a clear intent to promptly commence a court action to vindicate Mr. Curtis’s rights if a response is not received.

The confluence of sharply declining viewership figures and the emergence of a high-stakes intellectual property lawsuit appears to have collectively presented an insurmountable challenge for Fubar, ultimately leading Netflix to pull the plug on the action-comedy series.