How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Genre
Created byLisa McGee
Starring
Music bySion Trefor
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Ireland
Original languagesEnglish
Irish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
ProducerBrian J. Falconer
Cinematography
  • Ashley Barron
  • Nathalie Pitters
  • Daniel Stafford-Clark
Editors
  • Lucien Clayton
  • Nigel Williams
  • Ed Coltman
Running time47–56 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release12 February 2026 (2026-02-12)

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is a British and Irish television series for Netflix created by Lisa McGee and produced by Hat Trick Productions. The series premiered on 12 February 2026.

Premise

Three friends investigate the mysterious death of a former school mate.[1][2] They travel to County Donegal in the north-west of Ulster to investigate the death.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Wake"Michael LennoxLisa McGeeFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
2"The Secret"Michael LennoxLisa McGeeFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
3"The Ghost"Michael LennoxLisa McGeeFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
4"The Girl From Sagres"George KaneTobias BeerFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
5"The Box"George KaneBronágh TaggartFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
6"Separate But Inseparable"George KaneAva PickettFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
7"Outlaws, Liars and Fallen Angels"Rachna SuriLisa McGeeFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
8"Anagnorisis"Rachna SuriLisa McGeeFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)

Production

The eight-part series is created by Lisa McGee.[3] In August 2023 the series was announced to be executive produced by Caroline Leddy, Liz Lewin, and Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Productions and Channel 4.[4] In March 2024, the series moved to streaming service Netflix. Michael Lennox is the director.[5]

On 1 July 2024, Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne were cast in the lead roles.[6] Younger versions of the main characters were cast with Emma Canning, Emily Flain, Chara Aitken and Maria Laird fulfilling the roles.[7] The cast also includes Jeanne Ní Áinle as well as Emmett J. Scanlan, Tom Basden, Ardal O'Hanlon, Michelle Fairley, Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Josh Finan.[8][9]

Filming began in Belfast in July 2024.[10][11][12] Filming locations include the Harbourview (formerly Londonderry Arms) Hotel in Carnlough.[13]

Release

The series was released on Netflix on 12 February 2026 and was praised by critics.[14] [2] On Rotten Tomatoes the series holds an approval rating of 91% from 22 critics. [15]

References

  1. ^ Scott Byrne, Ruari (22 August 2024). "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: New comedy-thriller by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee to air on Channel 4". Buzz.ie. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Mangan, Lucy (12 February 2026). "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast review – if you see nothing else this year, watch this". The Guardian.
  3. ^ Shafer, Ellise (21 August 2023). "'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee Sets Comedy Thriller Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' at Channel 4". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  4. ^ Cormack, Morgan (22 August 2024). "Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee announces new comedy thriller". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  5. ^ Shafer, Ellise (15 March 2024). "'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee's New Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' Moves to Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  6. ^ Ritman, Alex (1 July 2024). "'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee Unveils Lead Cast for Netflix Comedy Thriller Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  7. ^ Fienberg, Daniel (12 February 2026). "'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' Review: Lisa McGee's 'Derry Girls' Follow-Up Is a Chaotic, Wildly Entertaining Netflix Mystery". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  8. ^ Wilkinson, Amber (7 May 2025). "Rising Stars Ireland 2025: Jeanne Ní Áinle (actor)". Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  9. ^ Warner, Sam (22 October 2025). "Kin and MobLand's Emmett J Scanlan in newly-confirmed cast for Netflix's Ireland-set comedy thriller". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  10. ^ Calnan, Ellie (14 August 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  11. ^ Coleman, Maureen (1 July 2024). "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: Derry Girls writer's new Netflix show begins filming in NI". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  12. ^ "New series from Derry Girls creator to begin filming in Belfast". RTE. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Antrim coast hotel transformed for new Netflix series from writer of Derry Girls". loveballymena. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  14. ^ Kinane, Ruth (15 January 2026). "Find Out How to Get to Heaven from Belfast in the Trailer Now" (Press release). Netflix Tudum. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  15. ^ "How to Get to Heaven From Belfast: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
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