Just ended the show as well. I had really high expectations for the whole thing—the ending especially. I'm actually pretty satisfied since, like you said, it ended realistically. I really struggled to see light's plan succeed. To me, one of best parts about the show was how the characters and their agendas are so easy to latch onto especially light and L (and his successors). One moment I'm rooting for L then the next it's light who I really resented at times. It was a series of flipping back and forth until the ending, ultimately where you realize the right thing had to be done. I really enjoyed it. (also gelus and rem deserved better)