'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' — New Mystery Comedy From 'Derry Girls' Creator Heads to Netflix

Published 01/15/2026, 1:43 PM EST

In Belfast, life is anything but ordinary. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, a new series from the Derry Girls creator, turns the city into a playground for comedy, chaos, and mystery. From everyday absurdities to surprising twists, the story blends humor with clever storytelling.

The show navigates friendship, mischief, and unexpected adventures, capturing the spirit of Northern Ireland with charm. Every episode promises laughs, surprises, and memorable characters, creating an effort that feels both grounded in real life and delightfully unpredictable.

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast: New Netflix comedy-mystery from Derry Girls creator

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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, a mystery comedy from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, will hit Netflix on February 12, 2026. The show stars Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse, Sinéad Keenan as Robyn, and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dana, with the supporting ensemble featuring Tom Basden, Michelle Fairley, Bronagh Gallagher, and more. Derry Girls director Michael Lennox is also back.

The series follows three lifelong friends whose lives are turned upside down when they hear that a childhood friend has died. Trying to figure out what really happened, they get caught up in wild, funny, and sometimes dark explorations across Ireland.

Along the way, old secrets come out, tensions rise, and their friendship is tested, all while the mystery keeps everyone guessing until the very end. Netflix, notably, has been heavily leaning towards the mystery-comedy genre of late. 

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Netflix’s treasure trove of laugh-out-loud but stick to the edge-of-your-seat content has never looked as exciting as now.

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Netflix knows how to balance laughs with suspense, offering a slate of mystery-comedies that are hard to ignore. Hit Man follows a quirky undercover sting with plenty of laughs, while The Out-Laws mixes a botched heist with action-packed comedy. On the series side, The Residence delivers a fun take on White House secrets, and Bodkin, speculated to be based on real life, blends dark humor with a small-town investigation.

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With How to Get to Heaven from Belfast lined up, Netflix continues to prove that comedy and mystery can be a perfect mix, especially when guided by a creator with a knack for wit, heart, and sharp storytelling. The series promises more than laughs—it offers shocks, surprises, and a glimpse of life in Northern Ireland in all its glory. For anyone craving humor with an edge, this new show adds yet another reason to keep an eye on Netflix’s ever-growing slate of clever, unpredictable hits.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

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