Fauda's fifth season is built around the Oct. 7 attack. That attack acts as the driving force. The show climbed to No. 1 on Netflix in Lebanon. That result marks a milestone for the series. The New York Times reports that this season speaks to audiences' attitudes toward Israel. The report examines those attitudes in detail. The Times of Israel names it another terrific season. IMDb has posted all main cast members for season 5. The cast list includes the full lineup for the new season. A jns.org piece draws a contrast between Fauda and the series Naza. The piece frames Fauda as a true account and Naza as a lie. That framing creates a clear split between the shows. The jns.org article is titled 'Two screens, one choice: The lie of Naza and the truth of Fauda.' The title reflects the piece's view.