Fauda

What it’s about

An Israeli agent is pulled back into action to track down a Palestinian militant he believed he had killed. The unit, known as Mista'arvim, operates undercover among the local population in the Palestinian territories. Their target, Hamed, has repeatedly evaded capture, and the team faces constant danger. Any mistake could turn a mission into 'fauda'—chaos on enemy ground. The series presents the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from both Jewish and Arab perspectives, aiming for a realistic portrayal of the pressures on both sides.

What hooks you

Lior Raz, who plays Doron, co-created the series and previously served in the elite Israeli special forces unit Duvdevan, lending authenticity to the portrayal of undercover operations. The series spans five seasons and fifty-nine episodes, allowing for an in-depth exploration of the conflict. Itzik Cohen appears as Gabi 'Captain Eyov', a key member of the unit. The show has been recognized with a remake in India titled 'Tanaav', indicating its international impact.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who appreciate tense, realistic action dramas rooted in real-world conflicts, and for viewers interested in nuanced portrayals of the Israeli-Palestinian situation from multiple perspectives.