Just because TLJ had new ideas does not mean they were good. And when you compare that does not stop people from trying new things. Andor is radically different Star wars. Comparing two second movies in a trilogy to each other to analyze structure is a valid comparison.

“Nothing will replicate the feelings had watching beloved movies for the first time, and expecting anything to match that is just an excuse to be dismissive of it.” Expecting a movie can not match the feelings of watching a beloved movie is just an excuse not to judge it.

Also saying stop using hypotheticals when you say above “even a subpar writer could have…” Is contradictory.