Arnold (TV series)

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GenreDocuseries
Created by
Directed byLesley Chilcott
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • Lesley Chilcott
  • Allen Hughes
  • Peter Nelson
  • Doug Pray
ProducerCraig Repass
CinematographyLogan Schneider
Editors
  • Steve Prestemon
  • Poppy Das
  • Travis Smith-Evans
Production companies
  • Defiant Ones Media Group
  • Invented By Girls
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseJune 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)

Arnold is an American docuseries produced by Netflix. The series explores the life and career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the most iconic figures in the world of bodybuilding, Hollywood, and politics. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Overview

Arnold delves into the life and career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, chronicling his rise to stardom, his achievements in bodybuilding, his successful acting career, and his transition into politics. The series presents an in-depth look at the man behind the larger-than-life persona, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of his multifaceted life.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Part 1: Athlete" Lesley Chilcott June 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)
Arnold revisits his upbringing in post-war Austria, the moment that sparked his seismic rise to bodybuilding fame and his pursuit of the American dream.
2"Part 2: Actor"Lesley ChilcottJune 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)
Focused on turning obstacles into assets, Arnold traces his road to Hollywood stardom and reflects on his roles, rivals and real-life love story.
3"Part 3: American"Lesley ChilcottJune 7, 2023 (2023-06-07)
Amid media scrutiny, scandal and marital strife, Arnold pivots to political reform during his ambitious eight-year tenure as governor of California.

Production

The series was produced by Allen Hughes' Defiant Ones Media Group and director Lesley Chilcott's Invented By Girls. [5] For the documentary, Chilcott talked with Schwarzenegger on FaceTime three or four times in a week for a year-and-a-half and later recorded over forty hours of interview with him. [6] She also stated that Arnold had no editorial oversight and no topic was prohibited from being discussed. [7] Chilcott was only able to cover the era of his governorship for half an hour [6] and wanted to make another episode about it, but her request was rejected. [7]

Release

Netflix announced the documentary series based on the life of Schwarzenegger on May 10, 2023, and stated that it would be released in three parts. [8] It also released a trailer to accompany the announcement. [9] The series was released on June 7, 2023. [10]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 73% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10.The website's consensus reads: "If Arnold is too acquiescing to fully grapple with Schwarzenegger's complex legacy, the basic facts of his life are fascinating enough to make for a thoroughly entertaining documentary." [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ Lowry, Brian (2023-06-07). "'Arnold' review: Arnold Schwarzenegger gives a guided tour of his many lives in Netflix docuseries". CNN. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  3. ↑ "'Forget all the excuses': Arnold Schwarzenegger expresses regret over groping claims | Arnold Schwarzenegger | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  4. ↑ White, Peter (2023-05-09). "Arnold Schwarzenegger Docuseries From Lesley Chilcott & Allen Hughes Pumps Iron At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  5. ↑ White, Peter (May 9, 2023). "Arnold Schwarzenegger Docuseries From Lesley Chilcott & Allen Hughes Pumps Iron At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  6. 1 2 King, Jack (June 9, 2023). "Arnold Schwarzenegger really is like that". GQ. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Miller, Stuart (June 6, 2023). "Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to talk about his affair and failures, documentary creators say". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
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