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Spoiled? What's so bad about wanting clear motivations? Or dialogue that, you know, actually allows the plot to progress instead of acting like a dog chasing its own tail?
If you go through all of the plots that I've found enjoyable (I'll cite The Dark Knight as a good, recent example), you'll notice that the characters get straight to the point as to what they're after. They don't need to reveal their entire backstory, but they reveal just enough so that we see what's going on in their heads and the logical grounds with which they use to justify their actions. Whether us, the viewer, or the other characters agree with their mindset is another matter, but a clear motivation is essential if we're to connect with the characters in a meaningful way.
This show feels like it's too afraid to address those issues directly, and to avoid having to be clear, it takes a roundabout approach to doing so by kicking clarity to the curb. That's not good writing. That's muddled writing.
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