Lisa McGees New Netflix Series How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Premieres

Lisa McGee, the creator of the acclaimed series Derry Girls, has unveiled her latest project, How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, an eight-episode Netflix series that premiered on February 12. The show follows three longtime friends in their late thirties as they unravel a mystery surrounding the sudden death of a former schoolmate, blending dark comedy with thriller elements against the backdrop of modern Northern Ireland.

The story centers on Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara, who have maintained their bond since attending an all-girls Catholic secondary school in the early 2000s, after the Good Friday Agreement. Saoirse, portrayed by Roisin Gallagher, is a London-based screenwriter behind a popular crime drama series, though she has grown disillusioned with her work and personal life. Robyn, played by Sinead Keenan, is a mother of three energetic boys navigating the demands of family life. Dara, brought to life by Caoilfhionn Dunne, has paused her own ambitions to care for her elderly mother, harboring unspoken personal struggles.

The trio reunites after receiving an email invitation to the wake of their estranged fourth friend, Greta, played by Natasha O'Keeffe in flashbacks. What...