One dying grandma, six greedy children, and a grandson who actually cares — chaos ensues.
Season 1 • Episode 1
LatestLin He Xiang Niang raised four sons and two daughters on her own. Lin Shi Jie is the son of Xiang Niang's deceased eldest son. Shi Jie's wife Su Xian left him. Shi Jie then moved abroad with their son, Jia Yuan. When Jia Yuan returned to the ancestral house and witnessed how Xiang Niang's children eyed her inheritance, he worked hand in hand with Xiang Niang to bring the family back together. The third son Lin Xiao He is domineering towards his family and his wife adheres to all he says. Their only daughter, Lin Shi Hui performs well both in school and at work but shares a strained relationship with her father. She meets the young and promising Master's student Liu Xuan and they marry shortly despite her father's disapproval. The duo soon splits after realising their mismatch, however they still habour feelings for each other. The youngest son Lin Xiao Ping is a tailor. His son Lin Shi Jun is one who seeks to take shortcuts to success.
Acting
Hong Huifang anchors the chaos as the matriarch you can't help but root for.
Writing
Smartly weaves six sibling storylines without losing emotional core.
Production
The ancestral house itself becomes a character — rich with history and tension.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title 'Good Luck' is deeply ironic — every character's 'luck' is actually their choices catching up with them.
The series dramatizes real tensions in Singaporean Chinese families around filial piety (孝道) and the crushing expectation that children owe parents everything — even their autonomy.
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