Moreso than Rogue One, or Rebels, or anything else set between Episodes III and IV, this is essentially Star Wars - Episode III.5, for better and worse.
I had a great time with it. It’s got its flaws but the serialization here is far better than the adventure-of-the-week approach of The Mandalorian imo. Sticking with a limited (for now) series by one director made this project feel purposeful, with great acting and lots of fun moments.