Because too many are disconnected from The Cold War and don't realize that Russia used to be (and still is) one of this country's greatest adversaries.
You'll notice Homeland used to be very popular.
Because general audiences have shyt taste and like shyt.
No one at work watches this or Fargo but my coli brehs know
You are both right. Ultimately it seems most people want nonstop action and don't want to have to think when they are watching shows.