Fauda's fifth season centers on the Oct. 7 attack. That attack becomes the season's core. 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 addresses audiences' attitudes toward Israel. The report points to those attitudes in detail. The Times of Israel labels 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 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 captures the argument.