How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an upcoming television series for Netflix created by Lisa McGee and produced by Hat Trick Productions.

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Created by	Lisa McGee
Directed by	Michael Lennox
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producers	Caroline Leddy Liz Lewin Jimmy Mulville Lisa McGee Michael Lennox
Producer	Brian J. Falconer
Production company	Hat Trick Productions
Original release
Network	Netflix

Premise

Three friends investigate the mysterious death of a former school mate.^[1]

Cast

• Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse
• Sinéad Keenan as Robyn
• Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dana
• Jeanne Ní Áinle
• Emmett J. Scanlan as Owen
• Tom Basden as Seb
• Ardal O'Hanlon as Seamus
• Michelle Fairley as Margo
• Josh Finan as Jason
• Bronagh Gallagher as Booker
• Darragh Hand as Liam
• Natasha O'Keeffe as Greta

Production

The eight-part series is written and created by Lisa McGee.^[2] 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.^[3] In March 2024, the series moved to streaming service Netflix. Michael Lennox is director.^[4]

On 1 July 2024, Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne were cast in the lead roles.^[5] The cast also includes Jeanne Ní Áinle as well as Emmett J. Scanlan, Tom Basden, Ardal O'Hanlon, Michelle Fairley and Josh Finan.^[6][7]

Filming began in Belfast in July 2024.^[8][9][10] Filming locations include the Harbourview (formerly Londonderry Arms) Hotel in Carnlough.^[11]

Release

The series is scheduled to be released on Netflix in February 2026.^[12]