How to Get to Heaven from Belfast: Lisa McGee’s New Comedy Mystery Arrives on Netflix
Introduction: A Highly Anticipated Return to Irish Television
Four years after the Derry Girls conclusion, Lisa McGee is back on Netflix with a dark yet hilarious tale of three friends navigating the death of their estranged school friend in Ireland. The new series, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, represents a significant moment for fans of McGee’s distinctive storytelling style and promises to blend mystery with comedy in a uniquely Irish setting. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast will come to Netflix on February 12, bringing eight episodes of intrigue and humour to viewers worldwide.
What the Series Is About
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast follows the story of three lifelong friends who reunite after the death of an old classmate: clever, chaotic TV writer Saoirse, glamorous, stressed-out mother of three Robyn, and dependable, inhibited carer Dara. According to Netflix’s show synopsis, “When an email arrives, telling them about the death of the estranged fourth member of their childhood gang, a series of eerie events at her wake set them on a dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey through Ireland and beyond as each tries to piece together the truth of the past.
Speaking to Tudum, the Derry Girls creator described How To Get To Heaven From Belfast as “the show I’ve always wanted to make; a mash‑up of my two favourite genres: mystery and comedy.” The series features an impressive cast including Roísín Gallagher (The Lovers) as Saoirse, Sinéad Keenan (Unforgotten) as Robyn, and Caoilfhionn Dunne (A Thousands Blows) as Dara, with a cameo appearance from Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson.
Why This Series Matters
The significance of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast extends beyond its entertainment value. Derry Girls was first broadcast on Channel 4 back in 2018, and ran for three series before finishing in 2022. The third and final series won an International Emmy award for comedy, establishing McGee as one of the most talented comedy writers working today. This new series represents her evolution as a creator, taking on darker, more complex themes whilst maintaining her signature wit.
Conclusion: A Must-Watch for 2026
For viewers seeking intelligent, entertaining television that balances humour with genuine mystery, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast promises to deliver. The combination of McGee’s proven writing talent, a stellar cast, and an intriguing premise suggests this could be one of the standout series of early 2026. As audiences await the February 12 premiere, expectations are high that this odyssey through Ireland will captivate viewers just as Derry Girls did before it.