Fauda Season 5 Sparks Global Debate and Reaches Number One in Lebanon

The new season of the drama series Fauda premiered last week on Netflix for international audiences. As known, some episodes deal with the events of October 7, exposing viewers to the horrific actions committed by Hamas terrorists in the early morning hours in the communities near the Gaza Strip.

Viewer Reactions and Global Impact

Following the viewing of episodes 7 and 8, widespread discourse erupted on social media among users exposed to the harsh imagery presented. Some viewers noted that watching these episodes helped them grasp the magnitude of the October 7 failure and what transpired on that fateful day.

"I couldn't stop crying,Can someone please wipe my memory of this episode?"

Many viewers shared that they struggled to fall asleep at night after watching the episodes focusing on the Хамас surprise attack. Even before their broadcast in Israel, the creators of Fauda published a viewing warning due to the graphic scenes, noting that viewers could skip the episodes without affecting the plot.

International Streaming Success

The fifth season of Fauda landed on Netflix on September 8, and within a day, global streaming data revealed fascinating viewing figures. While the series ranked first in Israel, it also surprisingly claimed the number one spot in Ливан. In countries like Serbia, Slovakia, Greece, Romania, and Cyprus, it ranked second, while placing third in Poland, France, and Croatia.

Data became particularly intriguing when examining rankings in Arab and Muslim-majority nations. In the ОАЭ and Jordan, Fauda reached sixth place, while in Катар and Bahrain, it ranked eighth. In Египет, it reached ninth place, and in Morocco, Turkey, and Oman, it entered the top ten at tenth place.