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Netflix's 'How to Get to Heaven' Premieres February 12

1/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The eight-episode Netflix series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, created by Lisa McGee, will launch February 12.
The eight-episode series follows three friends, Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara, reuniting after their estranged childhood friend's death.
The show blends mystery and humor, exploring friendship and memory, with a trailer showing eerie wake events that trigger a journey across Ireland.
Bronagh Gallagher and Ardal O'Hanlon are among the notable cast members.

History

Historical Context

The Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998, ended decades of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, resulting in over 1,500 deaths and 20,000 injuries since the late 1960s. This landmark accord established a power-sharing government between nationalists and unionists, fostering reconciliation. The upcoming Netflix series, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, reflects this cultural evolution by exploring themes of friendship and memory in contemporary Ireland.

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Story summary

The eight-episode Netflix series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, created by Lisa McGee, will launch February 12.
The eight-episode series follows three friends, Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara, reuniting after their estranged childhood friend's death.
The show blends mystery and humor, exploring friendship and memory, with a trailer showing eerie wake events that trigger a journey across Ireland.
Bronagh Gallagher and Ardal O'Hanlon are among the notable cast members.

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