Fauda: Season 3
In the third season of the Israeli television series Fauda, the narrative centers on a complex and extended covert operation led by the team. The mission is primarily focused on tracking a high-ranking Hamas leader who remains a priority target for the Shin Bet. To gain proximity to this individual, the protagonist, Doron, initiates a plan that involves ensnaring a determined young boxer. This strategic maneuver serv
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series explores the human stories on both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- The protagonist is a top Israeli agent who previously came out of retirement to hunt a militant he believed he had killed.
- The central premise involves a team of agents engaged in covert operations and intelligence-gathering missions.
- The series is titled Fauda, an Arabic term meaning chaos, reflecting the nature of the conflict depicted.
Season overview
In the third season of the Israeli television series Fauda, the narrative centers on a complex and extended covert operation led by the team. The mission is primarily focused on tracking a high-ranking Hamas leader who remains a priority target for the Shin Bet. To gain proximity to this individual, the protagonist, Doron, initiates a plan that involves ensnaring a determined young boxer. This strategic maneuver serves as the catalyst for the season's primary arc, placing the team in a high-stakes environment as they navigate the complexities of their intelligence-gathering efforts. The season continues to explore the human stories on both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict, a thematic hallmark of the series. As the team pursues their target, the operation unfolds through a series of tactical maneuvers and interpersonal engagements, maintaining the show's established focus on the chaotic nature of the conflict. The season builds upon the established premise of the series, which explores the lives of those involved in the ongoing struggle, while documenting the specific challenges faced by the agents during their pursuit of the militant leader.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Dec 26, 2019 · 50 min
Doron goes undercover in a risky, months-long operation, but his mission takes a sharp turn when surprise intel points to an imminent attack.
Episode 2
Jan 2, 2020 · 51 min
The search for Fauzi intensifies in the wake of the attack. Doron goes back undercover but faces heightened suspicion and scrutiny.
Episode 3
Jan 9, 2020 · 45 min
Abu Mohammed gives Jihad a menacing ultimatum. A raid turns unexpectedly lethal. Doron pushes to extract Bashar to safety as the walls close in.
Episode 4
Jan 16, 2020 · 40 min
Jihad and Nasser act when an impulsive decision sends Bashar deeper into jeopardy. Avihai faces tough questions about the raid. Hila opens up to Doron.
Episode 5
Jan 23, 2020 · 38 min
With Doron and his team close on their heels, an increasingly desperate Bashar and Jihad follow an audacious plan to elude capture.
Episode 6
Jan 30, 2020 · 46 min
As the search for the hostages intensifies, Hila turns to an old asset, and Doron's squad prepares for one of its riskiest covert operations yet.
Episode 7
Feb 6, 2020 · 43 min
A hostage takes matters into his own hands, making the team's stealth mission even more urgent. Bashar learns the distressing truth about his situation.
Episode 8
Feb 13, 2020 · 45 min
Saddled with a new responsibility, Jihad sees a chance to change his family's circumstances. Abu Mohammed faces fallout from the hostage debacle.
Episode 9
Feb 20, 2020 · 50 min
Hila pushes the envelope after the team's operation goes sideways, forcing Eli into a fraught decision. Doron faces a dire choice of his own
Episode 10
Feb 27, 2020 · 37 min
Rejoined by an old ally, the team leans on Abu Mohammed while preparing for an all-out assault. Bashar discovers a deception and makes a desperate move.
Episode 11
Mar 5, 2020 · 42 min
Hardened, Bashar resolves to use Doron's own strategy against him. The team mourns a loss. Doron confronts Hila over her heat-of-the-moment decision.
Episode 12
Mar 12, 2020 · 39 min
Eli sends the team back into the field with a new member, while Bashar's plan for a knockout punch races toward a jolting end.