‘Fauda’

When to watch: Season 3 arrives Thursday, on Netflix.

The white-knuckle Israeli counterterrorism thriller is back for a third season (in Hebrew and Arabic, with subtitles; English dubbing is only for the Hebrew). I’m usually a big proponent of just jumping into shows, but start at the beginning with this one — there’s a lot going on, and characters work undercover in different capacities, so you really need to know who’s who. If you like the thrills of “24” but prefer the vibe of early (good) “Homeland,” or if your favorite parts of “The Americans” involve the various personas the Jenningses used, watch this. Each season has 12 meaty episodes, and they’re quite tense; make room for a comedy or game show for dessert.