escapism

noun3

1. •
   An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy.

   • “If you look at literature on why people watch reality TV, that’s one of the main reasons: escapism,” said Danielle J. Lindemann, the author of “True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us.” — 2025
2. •
   A genre of book, film etc. that one uses to indulge this tendency.
3. •
   The performance of an escape artist.