I think the highlight of the show was really the character interactions, everything else was good in my opinion. The characters banter is really what made me binge the show, JJ and her need to have some kind of alcohol was hilarious.
What's up with that hand?
Why can't you be hurt?
I think they really need to bring in a team to write a compelling series, because the story arcs are sorely lacking in all the series I have seen. Don't change the character dialog just bring in someone to handle pacing and use a believable villain. Yeah Ripley as the head boss was a HORRIBLE idea, needed someone younger and in better shape. I was looking at her arms in some scenes and I was like her arms are flabby, when is she training?