Too much I loved this show early on. It was intriguing and was one of those binge-worthy series. I noticed that as each season ran on, I wanted to watch it less. I'd tell myself, don't even start the next season when it comes out. Then I would, because I am weak.
The show is incredibly dysfunctional, dark, morbid and does not leave you feeling good about yourself. It's no wonder that Kevin Spacey was investigates for sexual misconduct around the time of the shows end. This kind of show promotes promiscuity.
It's probably a personal thing, but I'd rather watch Jed Bartlet in the West Wing, because you know who the hero is, and you're rooting for them. In HoC, you don't ever know who the good guy is.