The main problem is just that a lot of this stuff is being tied to huge, (generally) well-remembered franchises so there is more eyes on it, and its directly comparing itself to better works. For example, The Acolyte might be okay by the standards of being just another sci-fi show, or as a fanfiction where the expectations are lower, but not when it puts itself alongside other main-line entries like the original trilogy, or even something modern like The Mandalorian.
Yeah I think you’re right as a fanfic. Coming of the heels of Andor too… I mean everything is gonna look shit compared to that series haha. But I think it’s also our first look at The High Republic and honestly expectations are rightfully high (no pun intended) because this is effectively our first peek at something that has nothing to do with the Skywalker era. And it just didn’t meet that bar, which kinda puts a bad taste in future endeavors.
Honestly it’s a systematic failure of Executive leadership at Disney more than anything. At countless points this project should’ve been axed or halted for rewrites. Giving that much latitude to an inexperienced show runner is very dangerous.