Why do you think we've gravitated towards shows like Breaking Bad, Mad Men, and House of Cards, which showcase protagonists who are horrible people?

Honestly, I think we're just tired of the typical "good guy" hero who does everything right. After a long day of dealing with housework, kids, and trying to be a decent person, there’s something strangely relaxing about watching a character just throw morality out the window. It’s like a guilty pleasure; we get to live vicariously through their bad decisions without actually dealing with the consequences ourselves. It’s messy, it’s dramatic, and it feels a lot more real than those perfectly polished shows from years ago.

Plus, these characters aren't just one-dimensional villains. You end up understanding their motivations, or at least the pressure they're under, which makes it hard to just look away. Even when Walter White or Frank Underwood do something truly awful, you find yourself rooting for them to pull it off. It’s addictive in a weird way, probably because we all have those dark impulses we keep bottled up. Seeing someone else let them loose on screen is just good entertainment.