"An Irish odyssey" - First look at Netflix's "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast"

Netflix has released its first look at "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast," the upcoming Netflix series from Lisa McGee, the creator of "Derry Girls."

"How to Get to Heaven from Belfast" is set to arrive on Netflix in February 2026.

A logline for the new series says: "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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Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse Shaw, Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara Friel, and Sinead Keenan as Robyn Winters in "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast." (Netflix)

In "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast," Roísín Gallagher stars as Saoirse Shaw, Sinéad Keenan as Robyn Winters, and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara Friel.

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Roísín Gallagher as Saoirse Shaw, Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara Friel, and Sinead Keenan as Robyn Winters in "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast." (Netflix)

They're joined by Tom Basden as Seb, Art Campion as Jim, Michelle Fairley as Margo, Josh Finan as Jason, Bronagh Gallagher as Booker Bradley, Darragh Hand as Liam Kells, Ardal O’Hanlon as Seamus, Natasha O’Keeffe as Greta O'Neill, and Emmett J. Scanlan as Owen O'Neill.

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Michelle Fairely as Margo, Matilda Freeman as Maria, Ryan McParland as Feargal, and Emmett J. Scanlan as Owen O'Neil in "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast." (Netflix)

Lisa McGee, the creator of the smash hit series "Derry Girls," serves as creator, writer, and executive producer for "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast."

In addition to McGee, "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast" is executive produced by Caroline Leddy, Michael Lennox, Liz Lewin, Jimmy Mulville, and Jessica Sharkey. Brian J. Falconer is a producer, while Michael Lennox directs.

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Lisa McGee. (Christopher Barr / Netflix)

Speaking to Netflix blog Tudum, McGee said: “We got the gang back together — the creative team behind 'Derry Girls' has reunited to bring you 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.'

“This is the show I’ve always wanted to make; a mash‑up of my two favorite 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.”

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Liam Hourican as The Undertaker, Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara Friel, and Jenn Murray as Jamie in "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast." (Netflix)

McGee added that she is “in awe of this cast, their talent, timing and chemistry," and also praised Michael Lennox’s direction as “simply stunning.”

She continued: “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.”