Do you think that the more it behaves like a family soap opera and SJW drama, rather than a war movie, the more it fails? (There’s also Lucas’ quasi-Eastern-religious aspect too.)
Going into the next one, the rebellion has almost died out. In fact, the Star Wars brand has almost died out. One family’s relationships and SJW politics won’t save the rebellion, or the brand. A full blown war movie is literally its last hope.
Have you seen Solo?