While the synopsis may seem underwhelming to some, I really think fans of the Alien Universe in general should give it a chance. This is most likely a gateway product, safely attatched to the movie yet going in unexpected directions, and may lead to us getting more content outside the usual genre that could greatly expand the universe.
With Aliens: Bughunt we've seen that there are writers out there with a desire to use this universe as a canvas for stories. Personally I'd like to see more in that vein and for that to happen we need to show the suits and ties that there are fans who will buy into things that aren't quite as "Alien" as we may be used to. Also, A D Foster deserves some credit. I'm sure he'll make the best of the subject matter.