Lisa McGee's new mystery thriller, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, follows three friends as they navigate a complex web of relationships and mysterious events in 1990s Northern Ireland. Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher), Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne) are reunited after their teenage years at Our Lady of the Sorrows school, where they get entangled in a Knives Out-style mystery surrounding their friend Greta's shocking death.
As the trio travels to Belfast for the wake, they encounter an eccentric cast of characters, including Garda officer Owen (Emmett J Scanlan) and his enigmatic daughter, who seems to be hiding secrets of her own. The women's individual circumstances are explored, with Dara caring for her overbearing mother, Saoirse navigating a difficult engagement in London, and Robyn juggling parenting responsibilities with a troubled marriage.
McGee's new series blends elements of mystery, comedy, and drama, echoing the tone of her hit show Derry Girls. The story is set against the darkly beautiful backdrop of Northern Ireland's rural north-west, where the landscape can be both breathtakingly gorgeous and treacherously dangerous. McGee notes that the history of Northern Ireland is complex and multifaceted, with many layers to uncover.
Throughout the series, McGee aims to create a sense of camaraderie among her female characters, showcasing their strengths, flaws, and vulnerabilities as they navigate life's challenges together. As Saoirse remarks, "It's the same group of girls, only we've grown up now and we still don't know what we're doing!"
Ultimately, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is a story about friendship, identity, and resilience in the face of adversity. McGee hopes that viewers will be entertained by her characters' antics, but also inspired to think: "Oh, that looks a bit sticky, but I'd love to do that with my friends."
The series premieres on Netflix on February 12.
As the trio travels to Belfast for the wake, they encounter an eccentric cast of characters, including Garda officer Owen (Emmett J Scanlan) and his enigmatic daughter, who seems to be hiding secrets of her own. The women's individual circumstances are explored, with Dara caring for her overbearing mother, Saoirse navigating a difficult engagement in London, and Robyn juggling parenting responsibilities with a troubled marriage.
McGee's new series blends elements of mystery, comedy, and drama, echoing the tone of her hit show Derry Girls. The story is set against the darkly beautiful backdrop of Northern Ireland's rural north-west, where the landscape can be both breathtakingly gorgeous and treacherously dangerous. McGee notes that the history of Northern Ireland is complex and multifaceted, with many layers to uncover.
Throughout the series, McGee aims to create a sense of camaraderie among her female characters, showcasing their strengths, flaws, and vulnerabilities as they navigate life's challenges together. As Saoirse remarks, "It's the same group of girls, only we've grown up now and we still don't know what we're doing!"
Ultimately, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is a story about friendship, identity, and resilience in the face of adversity. McGee hopes that viewers will be entertained by her characters' antics, but also inspired to think: "Oh, that looks a bit sticky, but I'd love to do that with my friends."
The series premieres on Netflix on February 12.
The way she explores the relationships between these three women is gonna be so compelling, especially with the dark history of Northern Ireland as the backdrop. And I love how she's not afraid to tackle real issues like family dynamics, marriage struggles, and navigating adulthood – it's all too familiar for many of us, right? 
Plus, the cast looks amazing! Roisin Gallagher's Saoirse is already giving me major "Derry Girls" vibes 
. Can't wait to binge this on Feb 12! 
i'm def gonna check out dis new series on netflix - it sounds like a perfect blend of mystery, comedy & drama 
northern ireland is already lookin good 4 a backdrop so im excited to dive in & see what all the fuss is about 
so I'm reading about this new book/mystery thriller by Lisa McGee and it sounds like a wild ride 
! The story is set in 90s Northern Ireland which is like, super complex history-wise 
and the author is trying to do justice to that. I love how she's highlighting the strong female friendships in the show and I'm intrigued by the Knives Out-style mystery surrounding Greta's death 
. But what I love about How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is that it's not just a light-hearted mystery – it's got depth, you know? Exploring the complexities of Northern Ireland's history and how it affects everyday people... it's like she's getting at something real 
. And the female friendships are everything! I need more shows like this where women can be flawed, relatable, and amazing 
. Bring on February 12 and get ready for a wild ride with Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara 
it sounds like a perfect blend of mystery, drama, and humor! i love how the story explores the complexities of female friendships and navigating life's challenges together 
what do u think about the idea of 3 friends reuniting after their teenage years and getting entangled in a mystery? would u watch this show on netflix?
! Lisa McGee is known for her amazing Derry Girls, and it sounds like How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is going to be just as good if not better 
. I love that the show is focusing on female friendships and exploring the complexities of life in Northern Ireland - it's about time we see more stories like this! 
. February 12th is just around the corner, let's get ready for some binge-watching goodness 
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- Lisa McGee's creation sounds like it's gonna be so intense and emotional... yet at the same time, I don't know, maybe it'll just be too predictable? 
Like, we've seen this setup before in movies and TV shows, you know? 