Icons Unearthed: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Episode 2

I'll Be Back

After Conan, Arnold fights to star in James Cameron's low-budget sci-fi thriller The Terminator. But creative clashes, union pushback, and L.A.'s gritty streets threaten the film at every turn.

Episode 3

Muscle, Mayhem, & One-Liners

After playing a god, barbarian, and a killer robot, Arnold finally plays a regular guy—well, a wisecracking commando rescuing his daughter. Can his funniest, talkiest role yet turn Commando into box office gold?

Episode 4

Welcome to the Jungle

After Commando hits big, Arnold and Joel Silver reunite for Predator. But brutal jungle conditions, an alien suit nightmare, and a rival production threaten to derail the sci-fi action film.

Episode 5

Running Wild

After proving he can deliver humour and action, Arnold teams up again with writer Steven E. de Souza for The Running Man.

Episode 6

Laugh Now, Lie Later

Arnold overcomes doubts about his accent, becomes an action star, embraces comedy with Twins, and bets big on True Lies.