It was very disappointing. As you said, no answers to many of the questions. The show was very different from the book ending, as well. That may be part of the problem. The book ending was bad for other reasons.

I think the showrunners decided to leave us with all these questions to justify a season 2, which is lazy writing. I got halfway through and just wanted it to be over so there was some closure. I doubt I would watch season 2 if they renew it, but I also think it will get cancelled.

I got Lost or Twin Peaks vibes - the writers were more concerned with crazy twists and ideas and not concerned with payoff.

I don't know how to think about colorful lobsters until I get context. This is a one in how many millions or billions find?

If that happens you should power cycle and reboot. So maybe take a nap and when you wake up your brain will work again.

There's another angle of this stunt that shows the stick doesn't even come close to hitting her. The two views are supposed to go together to show how this type of stunt works, that it's the rope combined with camera angles, so the performer is not in danger of getting hit.