Maybe it comes down to what you’re looking for from the series. In my mind, the world was a backdrop, and the plot was a vehicle. My favorites were the OT, where it was a pretty straightforward conflict. We never saw the Imperial senate, we were never even sure who was leading the Rebellion. What I always loved the most was the characters and their stories, and so, as a kid, when I used to wonder what happened after ROTJ, it was always in regards to what were my favorite characters up to? With the ST, the set dressing is similar but ultimately the kid in me is satisfied because the part that always mattered more to me was new. My take at least.