I like very much what Nix has to say regarding all this and I just hope it pans out the way he is indicating he wants.

I sort of (as a fan who already knows the lore) like how they simply subtly hint about Lorna's lineage in the show, it makes it a bit less on the nose for me

I actually don't like how they sort of heavily foreshadowed so much of the plot in season 1 and would prefer things be more ambiguous or unexpected (such as Lauren joining Hellfire instead of Andy for example, or maybe keep Esme as "innocent" until it was time for her reveal)

The real question is just will what Nix wants be approved of/allowed

In any case I just hope the writers examine fan reaction to what occurred in season 1, like check social media, what art is being made of, and so forth to get ideas on what would work in season 2. Obviously its best if they go with what they themselves feel is good artistically and not just try to please a bunch of strangers by guessing but I think a balance has to be struck