Collider's Liam Gaughan argues that Star Wars has consistently struggled to translate its cinematic grandeur to the small screen, with Disney+ series often feeling like a "lesser" extension of the franchise despite the format's suitability for mature, serialised storytelling. He credits Andor as the exception that proved the rule, setting such a high bar for quality that it exposed the shortcomings of other entries, and suggests Disney's renewed focus on theatrical Star Wars projects reflects a desire to move past this uneven streaming era.

The piece ranks four Disney+ shows as particular disappointments. The Book of Boba Fett is criticised for stripping the title character of his mystique and wasting its dual-narrative structure, while diverting into what effectively became a Mandalorian episode featuring a disappointing Cad Bane showdown. Obi-Wan Kenobi is also named among the letdowns, though the article's text cuts off before detailing the remaining two entries.