Fauda's fifth season centers on the Oct. 7 attack. That attack serves as the central focus. The show has reached No. 1 on Netflix in Lebanon. That result has drawn attention for the series. The New York Times reports that this season reflects audiences' attitudes toward Israel. The report highlights those attitudes in detail. The Times of Israel calls it another terrific season. IMDb has posted all main cast members for season 5. The cast list features the complete cast for the new season. A jns.org piece sets up a contrast between Fauda and the series Naza. The piece frames Fauda as the truth and Naza as a lie. That framing creates a clear split between the shows. The jns.org article bears the title 'Two screens, one choice: The lie of Naza and the truth of Fauda.' The title sums up the stance.