Several years ago my wife said "There were so many good shows in the 80s. Why don't they make shows like this anymore?" I told her it's because all those shows had heroes who either worked outside the police state, or actively fought against it. That sort of thing is not allowed anymore. The only heroes are the ones who cash a government check. And if they have to break a few rules or infringe on a few God-given rights in the process, that's fine. Social engineering to make sure you know you aren't as important as the state.
The Dukes, Air Wolf, The A-Team, Knight Rider, Magnum. The propaganda machine could not allow any of these guys to exist today.