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Season 1 – How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

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Clever, chaotic TV writer Saoirse, glamorous, stressed-out mother of three Robyn, and dependable, inhibited carer Dara have been a tight-knit group since school. Now in their late 30s, but still as close as ever, these three friends are about to embark on the most thrilling adventure of their lives. 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. A show about friendship, memory and what happens when life doesn’t turn out quite like you'd expected.
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How to Get to Heaven From Belfast — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Stretching its tone in different directions without ever snapping, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is another triumphantly funny and proudly Irish series from creator Lisa McGee.

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Linda Holmes Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) 4d
All three of these main characters are just wonderful inventions. They're so funny, and they're all unique. And they're all strange in different ways that I very much enjoyed discovering. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire Feb 17
B+
Making the meal of a season even more savory is how McGee meets her own daunting challenge. Go to Full Review Peter Travers The Travers Take Feb 14
3/4
From Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee comes an Irish tale powered by women and full of mirth and menace. It’s the kind of Netflix surprise we all need right now. Go to Full Review Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post 3d
While the storytelling occasionally drags and leans into a somewhat formulaic structure, the quick wit, dry humour and richly drawn characters make it a highly watchable binge. Go to Full Review Shannon Connellan Mashable 4d
It's hilarious, haunting, and heavenly in every way. Go to Full Review Jeff Yang Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) 4d
There is a bit of a slow pacing, and the narrative is very pretzel-like and opaque for basically the first five episodes. But if you stick with it, it definitely pays off. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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IIGIBB0II T 3h As a British bloke, this is bloody awful See more Stephen C @bob25009 22h 8 funny British English episodes on Netflix. See more E F @Pashie 2d From the writer/creator of Derry Girls was all I needed to know to watch this series and it doesn’t disappoint. This series is funny, campy and all of the characters are unique, creative and likable. Imagine the grown-up girls of Derry solving a murderer mystery. See more Clay T @Clay_MovieGoer 2d Loved every minute of it. Loved Derry Girls and I like this too. Yeah some parts were a wee bit random, and it's quite the edgier departure from the more whimsical Derry Girls, but I would love to see a season two, even though there should be no reason for one. Story was dark, but that goes to show just how much range Lisa McGee have in creating captivating stories. Worth a watch! See more Philip 3 @P_MCM 2d When I first heard of the show it was similar to Derry Girls. Then I started watching it. The comedy aspects definitely hit me in a few way, making me laugh out loud. Then the show"s tone turned more darker, and I love the approach they took. The pacing is good, The humour is good, the emotional and honesty quite dark stuff hits hard and feels real. I found myself seated at all times and I was genuinely so invested in the story. Major spoilers!!!!! The only hiccup I really have for the show is that they kill off the Society a bit too quickly, not only that, but I found Broker's motivation to turn against the organisation a bit random, despite having a good reason to. Second last episode they're introduced, next episode they're all dead, the last episode. Aside from that I strongly recommend this show to anyone who's a fan of dark comedy and/or crime thrillers. Verdict: 4.5/5 I would give it 5 stars, but I can't just give everything a 10/10 See more Andrei D 3d Cannot settle on a tonal approach and fails to extract all it can from its solid cast, but has impeccable music drops and some great moments See more Read all reviews
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast — Season 1

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Lisa McGee

Creator

Roisin Gallagher

Saoirse

Sinéad Keenan

Robyn

Caoilfhionn Dunne

Dara

Darragh Hand

Liam

Michael Lennox

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 12, 2026 The Wake Old pals Dara, Robyn and Saoirse head to a small Donegal town for a school friend's wake and to make sure a long-held secret stays buried. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 12, 2026 The Secret Reeling from the crash, the gang vows to leave Greta and the past well alone, until mysterious red letters and an old notebook pull them right back in. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 12, 2026 The Ghost As a storm rages towards Knockdara, Saoirse, Dara and Robyn set up camp in the hotel again; Liam probes deeper into another old friend of Greta's. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 12, 2026 The Girl From Sagres After some stellar sleuthing, the trio's search for answers takes them to a five-star resort in Portugal, where they're not the only ones on a mission. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 12, 2026 The Box Desperate to outrun Booker, the three friends scramble around St. Patrick's Day Dublin; after Andrew's bombshell, Liam has a bone to pick with Saoirse. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 12, 2026 Separate but Inseparable Already in a tight spot, a confession ratchets up the tension between Robyn, Saoirse and Dara; an exasperated Booker gets back on the box's trail. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 12, 2026 Outlaws, Liars and Fallen Angels Booker, Feeney and the midwife receive a summons to Derry; at a Belfast police station, risky gambits, surprise reunions and smoke breaks transpire. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 12, 2026 Anagnorisis Having come this far, Saoirse, Dara and Robyn know there's no going back; will they finally uncover the terrifying truth and manage to stay alive? Details
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Season Info

Creator
Lisa McGee
Executive Producer
Michael Lennox, Lisa McGee
Screenwriter
Lisa McGee
Network
Netflix
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 12, 2026
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