So I just finished NGE for the first time, and…

What. The. Fuck???

I’m not sure if I’m missing anything, but the last episode was just a big fever dream? I have SEVERAL questions.

1. Is the instrumentality project like the NGE matrix?
2. What is assumed to happen after the last episode? If 1 is correct, does everyone just get assimilated into some sort of godhood/heaven?
3. If Eva 01 has Shinji’s mom’s spirit/will, wtf is inside 00 and 02, and 03-08?
4. Is Rei some attempt at a rebirthed Yui via Adam?
5. What was Adam?
6. Am I reading too much into an anime that’s over 20 years old?
7. Is there some YouTuber out there who makes a solid video explaining ALL OF THIS?

TLDR: WTF was that whole show, plz explain. Thanks!