{
  "id": 8125724,
  "title": "‘Fauda’ Season 5 Surges on Netflix in the Middle East With Oct. 7 Storyline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/fauda-season-5-surges-on-netflix-in-the-middle-east-with-oct-7",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/fauda-season-5-ratings-international-netflix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "\"Fauda\" Season 5 has been making waves on Netflix, especially in the Middle East, following its release of new episodes that focus on the events of October 7, 2023. The show, which is based on the creators' experiences in the Israeli Defense Forces, saw a massive 2.1 million viewers worldwide during its premiere week, ranking fourth among non-English language TV shows. \"Fauda\" has become a Top 10 show in 41 countries, predominantly in Europe and Asia, and reached the top spot in Israel and Lebanon. This milestone is especially significant as Israel is currently carrying out operations in Lebanon due to the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The show's popularity extends to other Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.\n\nThe 11-episode Season 5 is primarily set in 2025, presenting the aftermath of the terrorist attacks while also exploring a friend's unauthorized revenge mission in France, pushing Doron, played by co-creator Lior Raz, into a risky undercover assignment. The series delves into the traumatic experience of the Oct. 7 attacks, with two episodes portraying the characters' reactions to the tragic day. Series co-creator Avi Issacharoff revealed to Netflix's Tudum that the decision to depict the events was not taken lightly, as they contemplated the potential impact on viewers who have suffered losses or hold opposing views. Despite the show's absence from the U.S. charts, its international ratings, particularly in the Middle East, highlight its unique perspective on the Oct. 7 tragedy and its aftermath. The creators hope that viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the costs of war and the importance of open discussions surrounding the events.",
  "summary": "The Israeli series scores its biggest Netflix chart ranking yet with 2.1 million viewers globally The post ‘Fauda’ Season 5 Surges on Netflix in the Middle East With Oct. 7 Storyline appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}