I’ve seen a lot of “Of course it’s going to be darker; they’re remaking the OT so what do you expect?” posts on various websites but seeing as how JJ pretty much said shortly after TFA’s release that Episodes VIII and IX will be going in new directions I wouldn’t fret about that. Personally I think the new complaint is going to be that “It doesn’t feel like Star Wars”. Surprisingly I’ve even heard the same complaint about TFA but if Episode VIII is far more original, that and the darker tone will lead people to say shit like that. To be honest I’d rather see that than to see “Rehash” or “Mary Sue” when I click on anything TFA/ST related.