‘Fauda’ is Lebanon’s top show on Netflix as it thrives across Arab world
The latest season of the Israeli series 'Fauda' has become a hit around the world and even hit number one on Netflix in Lebanon.
Fauda, a new season of the Israeli counterterrorism drama series, has become the top show in Lebanon on Netflix, according to tracking sites like FlixPatrol. Despite recent tensions between Lebanon and Israel, the series ranks in the top ten in nine other Arab countries with varying relationships with Israel. Currently, Fauda is fourth in Jordan, the UAE, and Qatar, sixth in Bahrain and Morocco, seventh in Oman, eighth in Kuwait, and tenth in Egypt.
The show, created by two Israelis and produced by Yes Studios, tells the story of an Israeli counterterrorism unit, often featuring sympathetic Palestinian characters. This success is not new, as the fourth season also performed well in the region. The fifth and final season of Fauda, released recently, has been particularly notable, with two episodes depicting the events of October 7, 2023, a tragic day for Israel.
Despite the global backlash against Israel, Arabs across the Middle East are tuning in to watch, with some even praising the show's portrayal of the conflict. Lebanese and other Arab reviewers have commended the series for its nuanced depiction of the conflict, although some note its limitations and the potential for the story to blur the lines between drama and political narrative.
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