'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' on Netflix: Cast, Plot, and All About Lisa McGee’s New Show

Published 02/09/2026, 1:24 AM EST

One reunion sends grief spiraling into a whirlwind trip of mystery with plenty of humor along the way in How to Get to Heaven From Belfast on Netflix. Coming from the Derry Girls mastermind Lisa McGee, the series promises to be replete with the Northern Irish sense of humor and the same electric energy that made her previous work so beloved. But this time, there is a shift in the story. 

Darker and more intense, the story will throw its characters into chaos and a crime mystery that appears to be much deeper than the period teen sitcom set in Derry. So, there is much to find out about what happens across the eight gripping episodes of How to Get to Heaven From Belfast. 

Before that, here is everything to know about the plot, cast, and release date of the much-awaited new series.

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Cast of How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

Directed by Michael Lennox, How to Get to Heaven From Belfast features a talented cast of Roísín Gallagher, Sinéad Keenan, and Caoilfhionn Dunne. The three will play the characters of three friends, Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara. Emily Flain, Chris Robinson, Jenn Murray, Michelle Fairley, and Emmett J. Scanlan are also part of the cast. 

The bonus of the show seems to be a surprising appearance by Saoirse-Monica Jackson, who played Erin in Derry Girls. While she appears for a brief moment in the trailer, what her role means in the new series is still unknown.

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To find out, fans will have to wait for the show’s premiere, which is not far away.

Release date of How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is expected to be released on February 12. The series will feature eight episodes, all of which will drop at the same time. Upon release, it will be available to stream on Netflix, finally opening up about the murder mystery.

Now, the story begins with a tragedy that promises to bring dark humor with chaos, old friendships, and a mystery. Before the ride begins, here is what the story of How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is all about.

Plot of How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven From Belfast follows the story of three friends who come together after the death of the fourth member of their old gang. They reunite at the wake, when the body is brought home for family and loved ones to remember the person. However, they soon begin to realize that things do not quite add up. 

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What starts as grief slowly turns into an eerie journey as they set out to solve the mystery behind the death. With three friends pulled into an unexpected mystery, How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is a fun as well as emotional ride. And perhaps a good addition to Netflix must watch list.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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