For example, are you talking about:
* "The Truman Show" (1998), where Truman Burbank is the unknowing star of a reality show?
* "House of Cards" (2013-2018), where Frank Underwood manipulates President Garrett Walker?
* "The Crown" (2016-present), where Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed as being influenced by various advisors?
Once you specify the show, I can provide a detailed analysis of how Truman is manipulated.