Not because it had action, because it lacked or had less character driven narrative. Important distinction. And the things we got character wise wasn't as bad. Bronwyn's fake worry spiel were definitely garbage, Theo's reactions and actions though were better than most things in the show. Galadriels talk to Theo also sounded more genuine, although as I mentioned, it felt very disjointed.
So they are better to me, not because they are doing things well or great, it just does less of what I find to be terrible. Which isn't exactly praise.