Together with producer Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams rebooted Star Wars and made it relevant for a whole new generation. While the sequel trilogy has been a huge success in terms of revitalizing the franchise, there has also been criticism that the arc of the trilogy as a whole was not well planned and that passing off between directors and writers did not go well.
During a press trip to Tokyo, J.J. Abrams, director of The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker, addressed fan criticisms that the sequel trilogy has suffered from a lack of cohesion. Speaking to IGN Japan, Abrams reflected on the hits and misses of his work on the series, on the eve of the release of Episode 9.
Source: IGN.com J.J. Abrams Responds to Fan Frustrations With the Star Wars Sequels