Herman Toothrot
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That speeder, that highway, the background of Lothal, and her destination are all nostalgic for Rebels fans. Many parts of the show cater specifically to those who've watched Rebels and Clone Wars. It's a niche I am truly enjoying thanks to Filoni, but understand may fall flat for a lot of viewers who had actual lives.
I think that's the problem. It feels like fan fiction. If you've ever seen a fan-made movie, there are loads of examples on YouTube, they're all very much like this, albeit on a much lower budget. Fans have very high expectations of things that must be ticked off. They do not understand drama, or at least do not prioritise drama, it takes a backseat as audiences are less excited about being surprised than they are about seeing the things they expect to. I think that's okay in fan fiction or cartoons, but for a Star Wars show this heavily marketed that comes off the back of an Obi-Wan show which was similarly flawed, it's not good.