Do you think that the more it behaves like a family soap opera and SJW drama, rather than a war movie, the more it fails? (Theres also Lucas quasi-Eastern-religious aspect too.)
Going into the next one, the rebellion has almost died out. In fact, the Star Wars brand has almost died out. One familys relationships and SJW politics wont save the rebellion, or the brand. A full blown war movie is literally its last hope.
Have you seen Solo?