It's probably human nature. Humans are kinda naturally sadists. I'm not saying everyone on earth is a sadist. But humanity has a long history of being cruel sadists. But times have change so we express our sadism with art. It's sad to see.
Just watched the first episode of season 2 of Helluva Boss. And it hit me right in the heart. Won’t spoil anything. But I am proud what Stolas did at the end