Fauda's fifth season centers on the Oct. 7 attack. That attack becomes the season's core. 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 speaks to audiences' attitudes toward Israel. The report highlights those attitudes in detail. The Times of Israel labels it another terrific season. IMDb has put up all main cast members for season 5. The cast list includes the full lineup for the new season. A jns.org piece highlights 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 is titled 'Two screens, one choice: The lie of Naza and the truth of Fauda.' The title sums up the stance.