I’m actually quite optimistic that this show will heal the breach between episodes 3 and 4. When I used to watch the 6 films in order, it never really felt like the OT was in the same universe as the PT (with the possible exception of RoTJ which does feel rather prequel-like). In this instance the actors are the right age to match their counterparts in ep 4, and the aesthetic mix of prequel-ness and OT-ness should make the transition to the OT much smoother. Plus I’m assuming the strengthening of the relationships between Obi Wan and Owen combined with some attention to known quotes (“Obi Wan once thought as you do” for instance) will make the saga more cohesive. Here’s hoping…
Totally agree with all that you said. I respect Lucas’ opinions whan he said that, for him, the story through 1-6 is cohesive, but I don’t think so. For me the transition between III and IV is really hard, and I never truly saw 1-6 as a saga. I always felt that there was a missing piece between these movies.