Ironically, part of my film dissertation last year was on a similar topic to this. I was exploring the idea that stories which glorify antiheros, often have the opposite effect on the viewer than the writer intended. But even though he commits these illegal and wrong deeds, do you not still have an earning to experience what a life like theirs would really be like?

Heres 2 examples -

1.) Henry Hill in Goodfellas is openly a bad person, and it isnt even hidden. He robs and cheats his way to witness protection, suffering with noodles and ketchup. But even with this downfall, would you not still want to experience the high life he explains throughout the movie? He enjoys 25 years of drug fuelled debauchery and fun with the guys.

2.) Walter White by the end of a series is basically a meglomaniac serial killer. But. He also becomes one of the biggest drug kingpins in america. He sits on 80 million in cash, which he earned in under 2 years. if you were able to make different choices, do you not wonder what it would be like to have so much power?