All the directors were working with scripts written by Favreau. The difference was we had three brilliant episodes directed by Steph Greene, Bryce Dallas Howard, & Dave Filoni, and one good episode by Kevin Tancharoen. The three absolute stinkers were directed by Robert Rodriguez. They all worked from the same scripts. For sure it’s not Favreau’s best work, but four directors made the most of what they were given and Rodriguez made the least of what he was given.
I do wonder though whether Favreau was made to re-work that failed Josh Trank Boba Fett film script into The Mandalorian timeline. I just feel that’s what must’ve happened here, it would explain why the show was as disjointed as it was.
Also, in what reality is TLJ one of the best Star Wars movies lmao. It’s not even the best of the ST, and the other two films were also quite dreadful. I’ll give you points for recognising TPM as a good movie though
I love that film, as goofy as it is in places.