The Appeal of Rebellion and Resistance Against Our Own Government

Money Heist has thrived during quarantine in America because of its underlying theme of anti-capitalism/resistance against the system. The robin hood story appealed to a wide group of Americans at the start of the pandemic. With the destruction of small businesses that the virus has caused combined with the explosion of the Black Lives Matter movement, the main theme of Money Heist has become incredibly prevalent. Many were frustrated and had enough of the government. Bills could not be paid and times were tough. People yearned for the newfound wealth and opportunity to live a comfortable life that the cast of Money Heist achieved during the show. As well, with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and fight toward equality, the show’s theme of rebellion and the fight for the underserved community rang true with Americans. As a result, Money Heist shot to the top of streaming charts and essentially went viral across the entire country. Now, what implications are associated with the unprecedented rise in popularity in our country?