Fauda's fifth season is built around the Oct. 7 attack. That attack serves as the central focus. The show climbed to No. 1 on Netflix in Lebanon. That result stands out 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 shows every main role for the new season. A jns.org piece highlights a contrast between Fauda and the series Naza. The piece frames Fauda as truth and Naza as a lie. That framing marks a stark divide between the shows. The jns.org article carries the title 'Two screens, one choice: The lie of Naza and the truth of Fauda.' The title sums up the stance.