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Lisa McGee, the acclaimed writer behind the hit TV series *Derry Girls*, is set to release her new show, *How to Get to Heaven from Belfast*. This latest offering from McGee continues her knack for blending darker themes with humor, a style that has become her signature. Unlike typical comedy premises, the new series begins with a more somber event—three friends reunite after the death of a childhood companion. Yet, as McGee explains, the show weaves comedy into what might initially seem like a grim situation.
*How to Get to Heaven from Belfast* follows this trio as they return home for a funeral and find themselves embroiled in a mysterious journey. The story quickly evolves beyond a simple wake, pulling the friends into an eerie and suspenseful adventure that stretches across Ireland and beyond. McGee notes that although the tone shifts from her previous work, the dark humor rooted in Northern Irish culture remains central to the narrative. She describes the show as “essentially a murder mystery, but funny, hopefully.”
The main characters—Robyn, Dara, and Saoirse—are brought to life by Sinéad Keenan, Caoilfhionn Dunne, and Róisín Gallagher respectively. McGee draws from personal experiences to shape the characters’ life stages and relationships, weaving themes of motherhood, career challenges, and caring for aging parents into the story. “We’re all at that stage where we’re mums, or facing things in our careers, or maybe caring for parents,” McGee said, emphasizing the authenticity she aimed to capture by providing these three women with “one last adventure.” She also shared that her connection to Saoirse’s career struggles helped open the door to the show’s storyline.
Following the enormous success of *Derry Girls*, McGee is aware of the expectations around her new work. She shared her approach to handling public feedback with candor: “People here really tell you what they think, I’ve heard it all by this stage, if they’re not happy they’ll let me know.” Pride in delivering a truthful and respectful portrayal of Northern Irish life remains paramount for her. Reflecting on the nerve-wracking build-up before the release of the final *Derry Girls* episode, McGee revealed, “I’m always so nervous before something goes out but the most nervous I’ve ever been in my life was before the last episode of *Derry Girls*, the one about the Good Friday Agreement. I feel that nothing could compare to that.” The new series will begin streaming on Netflix starting 12 February
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