Well, in short i would say group watch (watching together with other ppl) is better than watching alone for this drama, so we can support each other and able to have a better positive point of views for POC.

POC has decent political and harem plot. All cast have good acting skill, especially Cheng Yi, we can feel his brokenness through his remarkable acting skill.

Yes fate played with him, but he was managed to accept it, get up and start over for every falls he experienced.

So in my opinion, if ppl said POC makes ppl depressed, on the contrary i feel POC and chengxu role is a great inspiration for ppl in depression, to always have hope, whatever happens, until the end of life.

Life may not goes like we want to, but thats what make this life mysterious and worth adventuring. Always living a smooth life will not teach us any life lessons.

So dont be afraid to watch, give it a try, it maybe a bit draggy in the middle, but after the climax, which is ep 45-50, all are payoff...

And we are all will feel its a worth it emotional journey ?