Glad to know I wasn't the only one who thought that way. While it might not be a satisfying solution for some people, I'm just going to headcanon the true ending to be in episode 24 (about 34 mins in, after Koo Hei San and Sherman talk about their baby and before the Eden stuff goes down). All the stuff with Eden at the end was not necessary and did not fit thematically. Like, the show is called "Life After Death" for god's sake. It's about moving on from a tragedy and learning to find happiness again. Might as well call it "Death After Life After Death".
I personally liked the mystery of who was targeting Laura, but the plot became too fixated on that. It became too convoluted and detracted from the overall experience. It was basically transitioning to a murder mystery near the end of the show. Most of the show focused on daily struggles and the emotional healing needed after the accident. In my opinion, Keung Yuk Sing's death was unnecessary. Even though I liked him and I liked his relationship with Laura, I can put that bias aside and still say that nothing was gained from him dying. He helped Laura overcome her past throughout the show (she helped him too). It's not like she gained some new insight after he died. It feels bad for his daughter too.
I don't watch too many TVB dramas (a lot of them don't interest me to begin with), so my words may not hold much weight, but this seems like making a tragic ending for the sake of being tragic. I can appreciate the unconventional ending, and I often criticize some TVB dramas for having really cliche endings. But, in this case I think giving Laura and Keung Yuk Sing a happy ending would have fit thematically. They have struggled so much that it feels earned. I can't say this about a lot of other dramas. From this show and several others, it seems like the writers at TVB just doesn't know how to write a fitting ending. There have been many dramas where the last episode just feels out of place with the rest of the show. It's just jarring and feels like a slap in the face.
Overall, it was a good show. Very good acting, especially from the main four. The story was slow at certain points and progressed too quickly in others, but overall it was enjoyable. I'm still thinking about how I would rate it, but it's probably at least an 8. Except the ending further docks my rating by a mark.
This next part is more subjective. Honestly, I'm just going to headcanon that the show ended around the 34 min mark on episode 24 (after Laura discovers the ring box in Keung Yuk Sing's jacket during the car ride and Sherman and Koo Hei San talk about their baby). I can appreciate a tragic story, but let's be honest. This drama was more bittersweet. Whenever something unfortunate happens, the characters bounce back stronger than before (For example, the whole test cheating storyline was needed to bring the parents closer to their children). The most tragic event happened in the PAST and the PRESENT involves moving on. It's something that viewers can relate to and learn from. To find someone who truly understands and accepts you, especially when you thought it was impossible. To have that all ripped away, with no build up or foreshadowing is poor writing. For example, SPOILERS FOR "THE DEFECTED (I'll keep it vague): The main character dies in the last episode, but it's hinted at for several episodes. It's a consequence of his decisions and fits with the overall themes of loyalty to a cause and determination.
I don't watch too many TVB dramas (a lot of them don't interest me to begin with), so my words may not hold much weight, but this seems like making a tragic ending for the sake of being tragic. I can appreciate the unconventional ending, and I often criticize some TVB dramas for having really cliche endings. But, in this case I think giving Laura and Keung Yuk Sing a happy ending would have fit thematically. They have struggled so much that it feels earned. I can't say this about a lot of other dramas. From this show and several others, it seems like the writers at TVB just doesn't know how to write a fitting ending. There have been many dramas where the last episode just feels out of place with the rest of the show. It's just jarring and feels like a slap in the face.
Overall, it was a good show. Very good acting, especially from the main four. The story was slow at certain points and progressed too quickly in others, but overall it was enjoyable. I'm still thinking about how I would rate it, but it's probably at least an 8. Except the ending further docks my rating by a mark.
This next part is more subjective. Honestly, I'm just going to headcanon that the show ended around the 34 min mark on episode 24 (after Laura discovers the ring box in Keung Yuk Sing's jacket during the car ride and Sherman and Koo Hei San talk about their baby). I can appreciate a tragic story, but let's be honest. This drama was more bittersweet. Whenever something unfortunate happens, the characters bounce back stronger than before (For example, the whole test cheating storyline was needed to bring the parents closer to their children). The most tragic event happened in the PAST and the PRESENT involves moving on. It's something that viewers can relate to and learn from. To find someone who truly understands and accepts you, especially when you thought it was impossible. To have that all ripped away, with no build up or foreshadowing is poor writing. For example, SPOILERS FOR "THE DEFECTED (I'll keep it vague): The main character dies in the last episode, but it's hinted at for several episodes. It's a consequence of his decisions and fits with the overall themes of loyalty to a cause and determination.