The search for answers takes a dangerous detour to a sunny Portuguese resort in the fourth episode of Lisa McGee’s new Netflix comedy-thriller, but the holiday vibe quickly turns sour. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Episode 4, titled The Girl From Sagres, dropped on the streaming service on February 12, 2026, and it has left viewers with a major question mark hanging over the head of their mysterious friend, Greta (played by Natasha O’Keeffe).
After three episodes of chasing ghosts and digging up old secrets across Ireland, Saoirse (Roísín Gallagher), Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne) finally catch a break in the search for Greta. But as the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. The mid-season episode delivers the kind of twist that McGee has become famous for since her Derry Girls days—mixing sharp humor with genuine tension and leaving the audience desperate to hit “Next Episode.”
The Portugal Detour Leads to a Dark Discovery
In Episode 4, the trio’s investigation takes them far from the rainy streets of Belfast to a luxury resort in Sagres, Portugal . The shift in scenery provides a temporary sense of relief, both for the characters and the viewers. After weeks of dead ends and eerie occurrences back home, the sunny coast feels like a potential turning point.
However, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is not the kind of show that lets its characters relax for long. The women quickly realize they are not the only ones on a mission at the resort. The 49-minute episode ramps up the tension as the friends get closer to the truth about what happened to their childhood companion.
The episode cleverly plays with the audience’s expectations. Just when it seems like the three friends might actually get some straightforward answers, the show pulls the rug out from under them. The “stellar sleuthing” that gets them to Portugal pays off, but not in the way anyone expected .
Greta’s Fate Hangs by a Thread
The major talking point among fans who have streamed the episode is the shocking final moments involving Greta. Without giving away every detail, the episode confirms that Greta is very much alive, but her situation is far from safe .
After a tense confrontation at the resort, the episode ends with Greta’s fate completely up in the air. Viewers are left watching the credits roll with no clear answer about whether she survives the encounter. It is a classic mid-season cliffhanger designed to keep subscribers glued to their screens.
Creator Lisa McGee has structured the eight-episode series to build momentum toward this very moment. Episode 4 serves as the hinge point for the entire season, shifting from a mystery about finding Greta to a thriller about saving her.
A Trip Back to Heaven’s Veil
While the cliffhanger is the immediate shock, the episode also plants seeds for the even bigger mysteries to come. Viewers learn more about the town of Heaven’s Veil and why it holds such a dark place in the characters’ memories.
The backstory involving Greta and her childhood friend Jodie begins to take shape, hinting at the trauma that sent their lives spiraling in different directions . The episode suggests that the answer to Greta’s current danger lies buried in the past, specifically in the fire at the local church that claimed lives years ago.
Michelle Fairley (Margo) and Emmett J. Scanlan (Owen) continue to add layers of suspicion to the story, making viewers question who is really trying to help Greta and who is pulling the strings from the shadows .
Fans React to the Mid-Season Twist
Social media has been buzzing since the episode dropped, with many praising the show’s ability to balance laughs with real danger. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has quickly climbed the Netflix charts, securing the number one spot in both the UK and Ireland just days after its release .
Reviews have been largely positive, with the series holding an impressive 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics have described it as “bonkers but brilliant” and praised McGee for taking risks with the format .
“Funny, dark northern Irish humour, great cast, beautiful northern Irish locations and an intriguing storyline. Loved every episode!” one viewer posted on social media .
However, the fast-paced nature of the show has divided some audiences. One reviewer noted that the series is “crammed full of twists and random turns that almost warrant whipping out a notebook to keep track” . This intensity works in favor of the thriller elements, but some viewers find it overwhelming.
The Mystery of the Pink Bag
While Episode 4 focuses on the immediate danger in Portugal, it also teases the larger mystery that will likely carry through to the season finale. Throughout the series, a peculiar pink bag has appeared as a recurring symbol of the secrets the friends are carrying .
In later episodes, the contents of this bag become a major point of intrigue. When Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara finally look inside, they make a pact to stay out of whatever trouble it represents . McGee herself has revealed that she knows what is in the bag, but she is keeping the answer close to her chest in case she decides to change it for a potential second season .
“I know right now what’s in the bag. But I’m not saying I might not change my mind, which is why I left it so vague,” McGee explained. “I have a very clear idea of what it is, but if I think of something that works better or that might be more interesting when I start to write season two, I want to be able to change my mind” .
What Episode 4 Means for the Rest of the Season
With four episodes down and four to go, the stakes have never been higher. The Portugal trip confirms that Greta is not just hiding—she is running from something and someone very real. The introduction of Charles Sampson (also known as Jason Meadows, played by Josh Finan), a journalist with his own agenda, adds another layer of danger .
The trio now knows that Greta is alive, but they also know that she is in immediate peril. The question is whether they can get to her in time and what secrets they will have to confront when they do.
Netflix has not yet announced a second season, but the strong performance of the show in the streaming charts suggests that McGee may get the chance to continue the story . For now, fans will have to keep watching to see if Greta survives the night and what other skeletons are waiting to fall out of the closet in Heaven’s Veil.
All eight episodes of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast are now streaming on Netflix in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and globally . Viewers in the UK and Ireland can watch from 8am GMT, while US viewers had access from midnight PT on the release date .
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