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 reflects 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 features the complete cast for the new season. A jns.org piece draws a contrast between Fauda and the series Naza. The piece frames Fauda as truth and Naza as a lie. That framing creates a clear split 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 captures the argument.