I really do not get all of the hate for this show, but whatever. In part I know it's unfortunately just the times we're living in. Everyone's gonna have their opinion, however, letting other folks in an echo chamber tell you what to think is ridiculous.
- I loved the original trilogy (my childhood).
- Liked the prequels even when they weren't popular (midichlorians, cringy dialogue and stilted acting aside).
- Not a fan of the sequels (tonally and narratively disjointed and a huge missed opportunity to create what could and should have been an epic legacy trilogy).
IMO Disney/Star Wars has been a mixed bag.
- Mandalorian is great but probably should have wrapped by now (not sure if they actually have a roadmap). Not hugely excited about the Filoniverse movie, but maybe that will change.
- Boba Fett was a letdown mostly due to poorly demystifying the main character. However, I did like a few of the character adds.
- Andor was phenomenally written, directed and acted but not action packed (don't see a need for a season 2, but will watch).
- Obi-Wan Kenobi was pretty good, but the story meandered, made some truly wonky choices, and didn't handle the Reva character well. Seek out the Patterson Cut, which I feel both tightens the narrative and solves a number of issues. Don't see a need for a season 2
- Ahsoka is very good, but not great (I never watched Rebels so some things are lost on me)
- The Acolyte is good. It's expanding the mythos; introducing new concepts, characters, and locations; has had excellent fight choreography; and hopefully is heading somewhere that will make sense. Conversely, the storytelling isn't as tight and polished as it should be; character development has been non-existent to relatively shallow; lacks the visual flair and expansiveness Star Wars should have; has had so-so acting performances (the episode that relied on the non-identical kid actors was particularly rough); and the Jedi of the era are clueless knuckleheads (which I think is the point).
Again, just my opinion.
You're never going to please everyone, especially when it comes to these major IPs like Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Star Trek, LotR, etc. And unfortunately factors like politics, social media (fueled by click chasers and clout chasers), toxicity, and review bombings, can detract from the experience. Not to mention the studios, which are motivated by profits above all, can make some mind bogglingly terrible decisions (Secret Invasion).
I just say, try to go in to any new series or movie with an open and neutral mindset. If you like it great. If you don't, there are literally hundreds of other choices. If you want to join in on a conversation in person, on a forum, or on social media (what we used to do at the bus stop), engage, explain and/or expand. And be respectful.
