FUBAR shows the dark division of the double life of a CIA agent

From the very first episode of “FUBAR,” Luke Brunner has been wrapped up in his own fantasy in which he can sail around the world after retiring with his long-lost ex-wife, Tally (Fabiana Udenio), a result that shows little to no interest. in making reality Luke’s daughter, Emma, ​​pretends to be perfect, until it is revealed that she has been keeping secrets for years. When Luke and Emma find themselves embroiled in the same high-stakes mission, Emma is furious with her father for lying to her mother for decades, oblivious to the fact that she’s hiding her double life from her doting, dorky boyfriend, Carter (Jay Baruchel). ).

When the dust settles and the jokes stop flying in “FUBAR,” there’s an underlying commentary about how life in the CIA can potentially destroy relationships, with various characters talking about how much they’ve sacrificed to serve the country. Luke spends more time with his team than with his wife and daughter. Whether he realized it at the time or not, his colleagues Roo (Fortune Feimster), Barry (Milan Carter) and Aldon (Travis Van Winkle) have gone from being his co-workers to being his family. he chosen from him.

While “The Old Man” delves into the darker side of being an operative, “FUBAR” doesn’t necessarily say anything deep about family sacrifice, but it’s not afraid to bring it up either. That may be because there are actually some pretty telling facts and real-life examples of how loyalty to country can erode the institution of marriage.