Comparing and contrasting Acolyte and Skeleton Crew

So after watching the most recent episode of Skeleton Crew the other day, my family and I were discussing our thoughts and expectations for the finale.

When my Mother, who was visiting said something I wasn't expecting:

"You know, I get Skeleton Crew is popular, and don't get me wrong, it's cute and I like it...

... But why is it considered so good, when Acolyte got so much vitriol?'

She went on to elaborate that she felt the plot of Skeleton Crew, while entertaining enough, is absolutely plodding, and sometimes isn't as interesting as it could be, in comparison to almost every episode of Acolyte giving us a Jedi having to be defeated, a different understanding of the force, or major moral dilemmas to question regarding the Jedi.

But, she intoned, a lot of times Skeleton Crew is just kids bumbling from place to place. Sometimes there's a cool fight, but otherwise they're just going with the flow and seeing what happens.

Obviously this was just her opinion and we discussed why she felt that way about the stories, pacing, and characterization of each show.

What are some analysis/thoughts you've had regarding Acolyte and/or Skeleton Crew, and their reception?