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Fauda

2015 – nowShow5 seasons59 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic–7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about everyday modern life and war, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 59 episodes · best: S5E7 "Episode #5.7" 9.5

Episodes

7.8
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.7

Story

A top Israeli agent comes out of retirement to hunt for a Palestinian militant he thought he'd killed, setting a chaotic chain of events into motion.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Espionage Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity in Counter-Terrorism
  • Gritty Contemporary Realism
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Geopolitical Tension
  • Visceral Action Sequences
  • Intricate Plot Mechanics
  • Dark and Bleak Atmosphere
  • Complex Protagonist Arc
  • Intense Suspense

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Assaf Bernstein

Everyone

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Facts

February 15, 2015 · July 13, 2026 · Still running

First aired
February 15, 2015
Latest episode
July 13, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
5 seasons · 59 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
Original language
Hebrew
Also spoken
Arabic, English
Made in
Israel, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Composite Character, Nipple and Dimed, Good Cop/Bad Cop +9

  • Composite Character
  • Nipple and Dimed
  • Good Cop/Bad Cop
  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome
  • Non-Fatal Explosions
  • Klingon Promotion
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Amicably Divorced
  • Happier Home Movie
  • He Who Fights Monsters
  • Dark Secret

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fauda?"

Questions about Fauda

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fauda?

Netflix

In the United States, Fauda streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Fauda worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Does Fauda get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 5 peaks at 8.7. The highest-rated episode is Episode #5.7 (season 5, episode 7) at 9.5, and the lowest is Episode #1.2 (season 1, episode 2) at 7.3.

How long does it take to watch Fauda?

42 h

About 42 hours: 59 episodes in 5 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2015, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Fauda?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Will Fauda scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Fauda in English?

HebrewArabicEnglish

No, it was made in Hebrew, with some Arabic and English.