I think this delay of season 2 is because of Game of Thrones, but it's just my opinion.
On the other hand: I don't think Hopkins died in the last episode
Watch the episode when Bernard kills Theresa. The machine behind the glass is creating a new android which might be Hopkins. Only question for me is: was it the android version of Hopkins who got shot in the back of its head in the last episode or was it the real Dr. Ford? If it was the real Ford, then I believe he made an android of himself and implemented his consciousness into it. That guy is a fucking maniac