The phrase "bleak view" means having a pessimistic or hopeless perspective on something. It suggests seeing a situation as very gloomy, without much hope or positivity. Full definition
The only trouble is, it makes for some pretty bleak viewing. (treehugger.com)
Despite their commonly held bleak view of life, the resulting work leaned more towards two parallel works, rather than one seamless one created by two artists working in unison. (encyclopedia.com)