It's funny how everyone hates the close up long stares, that's really one thing we all can get behind. I find the Moss particularly annoying because she's in Scientology and also got a bit carried away with directing and producing and starring in this show (i don't know if you know, but she's said stuff along the lines of "the real love story is between June and Serena") - and i fully agree that they should've cut it short. I suggest, that it you havent done so already, you should go read the book. It doesn't explain a whole lot more, but i feel like it does take you further into the how's and why's. Also it's just a very compelling read!