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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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Peter Travers The Travers Take 3d
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 Judy Berman TIME Magazine 3d
Even if you’re over whodunits, McGee’s cleverly meta spin on an overdone genre and her genius for comedy, dialogue, and character development make for an altogether good craic. Go to Full Review Laura Hackett The Times (UK) 3d
4/5
Behind the slapstick, this is a serious exploration of female friendship and the devastating ripple effects of trauma. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 2d
How To Get To Heaven From Belfast is a sharply funny examination of how friendships change over time as well as a pretty darn good mystery. Go to Full Review Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) 3d
4.5/5
With odd characters, brilliantly quick humor, and a sarcastically dry tone, the show makes for a wonderful binge, one that can make you look at yourself sideways because of what you just laughed at. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 3d
5/5
Part murder-mystery, part meditation on ageing and nostalgia, it's an expertly plotted detective story that frequently borders on slapstick, with a great pop soundtrack. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jonathan M @Jonathan555 13h It has some snappy, funny dialog, with a lot of odd characters, which I like, Seems like a Guy Ritchie series in the way it bounces around. The jury is out as to how it concludes. See more Abbie B @Wagpool 14h A brilliant mix of drama and humour - a fresh take on a classic trope, leaving enough room for speculation as you’re watching and giving satisfying answers. I thought the characters were incredibly well written, and the storyline had me on the edge of my seat See more Marc M @MarcM 23h Love this show! It's hilarious and smart. Like a mashup of Derry Girls and Bad Sisters, with a little bit of.... I dunno... Peewee Herman or something thrown in. See more Zulaiha M @Mei-Z 1d I was so excited to watch this, having loved a lot of Lisa McGee's previous works, and sure it was entertaining in the beginning, but I had gotten bored by the 6th episode... The plot was all over the place, and went on longer than was necessary. It could have been well done, but the jumping around from place to place, different settings, and too many unnecessary characters, just made it very messy. The ending was also quite lackluster. A tighter script, and subsequently fewer episodes, probably would have made this much more enjoyable. See more Moe D @MoeInAVL 1d I truly loved Derry Girls and hoped I’d feel the same about How to Get to Heaven From Belfast. Perhaps my appreciation for the former led to too grand of expectations for the latter, because in my view they are nowhere close in terms of quality and satisfaction The acting in How to Get to Heaven is solid and the characters are relatable. There’s a lot of dark humor similar to what made Derry Girls so enjoyable. The plot gets off to a decent and interesting start, but midway through the plot becomes so absurd that it loses much of its appeal. By then, I was too invested not to see the series through to the finish, but where I didn’t want Derry Girls to end, I was relieved to reach the conclusion of How to Get to Heaven. Worth a watch … depending on what else is available. See more Duke A @I.am.me 1d Boring AF. Unlikable, bitchy characters. Not funny and not interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Lisa McGee

Creator

Roisin Gallagher

Saoirse

Sinéad Keenan

Robyn

Caoilfhionn Dunne

Dara

Darragh Hand

Liam

Lisa McGee

Writer

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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How to Get to Heaven From Belfast — Season 1

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Season Info

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