How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has landed on Netflix
The comedy drama series comes from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee
Last updated 12th Feb 2026
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has officially landed on Netflix! The exciting new project from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee is available to watch now, with eight episodes for fans to binge.
As we all enjoy the new series, here's everything you need to know about the comedy drama.
When does it come out?
All eight episodes of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast landed at 8am on Thursday 12th February 2026.
What is How to Get to Heaven from Belfast about?
Netflix say of the plot: '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.
Speaking to Tudum, creator Lisa McGee said: “This is the show I’ve always wanted to make; a mash‑up of my two favourite genres, mystery and comedy. We want to keep you guessing and keep you laughing. I can’t wait for you to meet Saoirse, Robyn and Dara, and go on this wild, weird adventure with them, an Irish odyssey, full of twists, turns, and arguments about eyelash extensions.”
Lisa adds that she’s “in awe of this cast, their talent, timing and chemistry.” And also praises Michael Lennox’s direction as “simply stunning.” She continues: “Netflix has been so incredibly supportive of our mad vision. Get ready to piece this puzzle together. And remember — a good friend keeps your secrets, but a great friend helps you bury them.”
Is there a trailer?
Yes! The full trailer was released in January 2026, check it out below:
Who is in the cast?
There's some huge names in the cast, including Emmett J. Scanlan, Roísín Gallagher and Sinéad Keenan. See the full cast list below:
Roísín Gallagher (The Dry, The Lovers) as Saoirse
Sinéad Keenan (Little Boy Blue, Unforgotten) as Robyn
Caoilfhionn Dunne (A Thousand Blows, Industry) as Dara
Tom Basden (The Ballad of Wallis Island, After Life) as Seb
Art Campion (Derry Girls, Blue Lights) as Jim
Michelle Fairley (Gangs of London, Game of Thrones) as Margo
Josh Finan (The Responder, Say Nothing) as Jason
Bronagh Gallagher (Brassic, Pulp Fiction) as Booker
Darragh Hand (Heartstopper, Dear England) as Liam
Ardal O’Hanlon (The Woman in the Wall, Death in Paradise) as Seamus
Natasha O’Keeffe (Peaky Blinders, The Wheel of Time) as Greta
Emmett J. Scanlan (MobLand, Kin) as Owen
Check out these first look pics from How to Get to Heaven from Belfast below:
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