"White Bear" suggests that when we punish monsters by becoming monstrous ourselves, we lose the moral high ground. The "justice" served is not for the victim, but for the sadistic satisfaction of the masses.
Victoria’s memory is wiped daily so she can relive the terror "for the first time." [S2E2] White Bear
The system doesn’t aim for rehabilitation; it aims for a never-ending cycle of retribution. Core Themes "White Bear" suggests that when we punish monsters