Another way to look at it in the context of the show is the 'unreliable narrator' that is Elliot. The show is told and shown through his perspective, which is a

Another way to look at it in the context of the show is the 'unreliable narrator' that is Elliot. The show is told and shown through his perspective, which is a major aspect of the plot. So the criticisms you make could be seen as projections of his personality. Either way, if you don't like it then there's plenty of other good shows to watch these days.