The most popular show in 2010s was Game of Thrones which is all about people vying for power. Same for some other shows like House of Cards and Breaking Bad.
Could GOT have been a psyop to condition to people into being power hungry freaks? Or was its popularity in part because people already had totalitarian instincts?
It's a good thing that one of the most popular shows right now the Mandalorian is actually pro freedom. Probably inadvertently since it was inspired by Westerns and therefore carried some of their themes. But some of the kids watching it now may just end up being freedom friendly people down the road.
Reading too much into it. The fantasy aspect of GoT is secondary to the human element (the drama) as per the words of the author of the original series George R. R. Martin. The drama that unfolds is intriguing because the characters are relatable in their pursuit what they deem to be their raison d'etre: some live for vengeance, others for justice, and still others for greed. In the end, they all seemingly justify their pursuit of power with what they covet more than their very lives.
The bleak picture of the innate human condition seems to be more of a conservative stance as most on the left seem to see humans as unconditionally good.