Bates Motel - starting Season 2

I did a search, and reading through old threads was like walking through a minefield of spoilers. I'm hoping people can keep me somewhat protected here.

So the show is awesome, but Bradley is intolerable. Watching the first episode of season 2 (didn't quite finish up last night), I'm not happy that she is being included even more in the show. Just a terrible and annoying actress.

Is this show about to dive off a cliff, or does it stay strong? Obviously, the show isn't meant to be a masterpiece. But I find it pretty damn entertaining as someone who enjoys thrillers.