The series ‘From Belfast to Paradise’ follows three Irish friends investigating the mysterious death of a fourth group member. Created by Lisa McGee of ‘Derry Girls’, the production blends humor and suspense with Northern Irish accents. It is now available on Netflix.
The Irish women Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher), Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne) have been friends since school, bonded by a shared tattoo. At 38, they rarely speak and have lost touch with Greta (Natasha O’Keeffe), who stayed in the countryside with an eccentric family. When Greta dies mysteriously by falling from a ladder, the trio embarks on a road trip through Northern Ireland to uncover what happened.
Writer Lisa McGee, known for the comedy ‘Derry Girls’ (2018-2022), draws on regional quirks and the strong local accent to balance eccentric jokes with in-depth character development. The series explores themes of friendship and diverging life paths, using suspense to examine the friends' reunion.
Available on Netflix with a 16+ rating, ‘From Belfast to Paradise’ is noted as a rare production that effectively mixes comedy and mystery. A surprise at Greta’s funeral propels the investigation, revealing unexpected turns in the plot.