but on a more practical level, i don't understand why it works

like is it just that people really do want to indulge their absolute worst impulses in tv form?

what exactly is supposed to be enjoyable about watching show after show where everyone is a cruel and selfish monster to everyone around them?

even my cold, cynical heart can't bring myself to watch the rich and powerful try to convince us that everyone is like them and that decency and kindness are weaknesses to be punished

also how the fuck is the Bear a "comedy"? has the bar really lowered this far?