Netflix series Fauda reaches record viewership with new season

The fifth season of the Israeli Netflix drama ‘Fauda’ has achieved its highest weekly ranking to date, reaching the fourth position among non-English language series globally. The season, which garnered 2.1 million views in its first week, focuses on the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel.

In the series, characters grapple with the trauma of the massacre while attempting to prevent further catastrophic attacks. Co-creator and lead actor Lior Raz stated the intention is for viewers to connect with the emotional reality of those events. The show has seen significant viewership in Israel and Lebanon, and has appeared in the top 10 lists across various Middle Eastern and European countries.