The secrets, lies, and hidden organizations all came crashing down in the penultimate episode of Lisa McGee’s hit Netflix comedy-thriller. Episode 7 of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, titled “Outlaws, Liars and Fallen Angels,” finally gave viewers the full story of what happened the night Greta disappeared. The hour-long episode delivered a heartbreaking confession, a tragic accident that left a major character fighting for survival, and a romantic twist involving Saoirse that no one saw coming.
The episode, which dropped on Netflix on February 12, jumps back and forth in time to fill in the critical gaps. It reveals the truth about Jodie’s death and sets the stage for an intense season finale. With the trio of friends—Saoirse (Roisin Gallagher), Robyn (Sinéad Keenan), and Dara (Caoilfhionn Dunne)—now fully aware of the danger they are in, the stakes have never been higher .
The Truth About Jodie’s Death Finally Revealed
The episode opens three weeks before the current timeline. Viewers see Greta (Natasha O’Keeffe) at her home, trying to live a normal life with her husband Owen (Emmett J. Scanlan) and daughter Maria. But her past refuses to stay buried. Jodie shows up, shattering the peace Greta had fought to maintain. Jodie had been tracking Greta down for a while and had followed her all the way from Portugal back to Belfast .
Jodie tells Greta that Nora is still in Heaven’s Veil and is very ill. She also reveals that she has been seeing Charles everywhere. Jodie believes her trauma is “God’s will” and insists that they need to tell Andrew what really happened to his father. The confrontation turns ugly when Greta refuses. It is during this flashback that viewers learn Jodie was the one who called Andrew and told him to come to Knockdara. She also placed the Dictaphone in the box .
As the argument escalates, Greta pushes Jodie. In a horrifying moment, Jodie falls down the stairs, dying instantly from the accident. This is the secret Greta has been running from. The fall, while accidental, changed everything .
Saoirse Makes a Shocking Decision
Back in the present, the trio manages to escape from the lighthouse. They head back to town while Liam (Darragh Hand) and Andrew try to track down Nora and figure out her connection to the decades-old mystery. The group ends up at the police station, where all the home truths finally come out. The friends realize the seriousness of their situation .
Meanwhile, Booker (Bronagh Gallagher) and the Midwife meet with Feeney (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) and their boss, Rossa. They discuss the mess surrounding Greta. Booker explains that Jackson, the man she blew up, has been dealt with. But Rossa is not satisfied. He gives a chilling order: now that Greta has run away, they must kill her and anyone else who knows about their organization. Booker is furious, arguing that the group has lost its way. It was originally founded to help women, but Rossa has corrupted it for money .
As the girls piece together the clues, Robyn and Dara decide to leave. They suddenly realize that Saoirse wrote the buried body into her scripts for Murder Code. This revelation leads Liam straight to the correct conclusion about Charles’ body. When the girls leave the station, Saoirse stays behind. Liam confronts her about the body. Saoirse finally breaks down and tells him the story about Greta and how she lied about everything. But then, in a moment of intense emotion, Liam moves closer and kisses Saoirse. She kisses him back, abandoning all the loyalty she had toward her friends just moments before .
The Tragic Accident on the Road
While Saoirse is busy making out with Liam, Robyn and Dara are driving on a dark country road. Their conversation is interrupted by a sudden, sickening thud. They have hit someone with their car. The two friends get out, terrified, and rush to the figure lying on the asphalt. To their absolute horror, they realize the person they have run over is Greta .
This cliffhanger ending leaves Greta’s fate uncertain. She was already on the run from a secret society that wants her dead, and now she is lying injured on the road, discovered by the very friends she has been trying to protect. The irony is cruel, and viewers are left wondering if she will survive the night .
The Dark History of Heaven’s Veil
Throughout the series, the town of Heaven’s Veil has loomed large in the characters’ pasts. Episode 7 confirms the worst of what happened there. As children, Greta and Jodie were victims of abuse in the religious community. In an act of desperation and rage, they burned down the church. Tragically, they did not know there were other children inside. The fire killed those children .
Journalist Charles Sampson (also called Jason Meadows), played by Josh Finan, was investigating this cover-up. He tracked down Greta and Jodie, hoping to expose the truth. When Greta refused to confess, Charles became violent. In the struggle, Jodie fatally stabbed him. A young Greta then recruited Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara to help bury the body. This traumatic event is what bonded the four friends together and ultimately tore them apart .
The Mysterious Pink Bag Remains a Mystery
Even with all these revelations, one mystery remains unsolved: the contents of the pink bag. Greta had acquired the bag earlier in the season from a man named Conrad, who drove her into the woods to meet the secret organization. Conrad was later found murdered, stabbed in the neck with a screwdriver .
In the final moments of Episode 7, the bag is still with the girls. They look inside, and whatever they see frightens them. They immediately vow not to get involved. Creator Lisa McGee has teased that she knows what is in the bag, but she is keeping it vague in case she wants to change it for a potential second season. “I know right now what’s in the bag,” she said. “But I’m not saying I might not change my mind, which is why I left it so vague. 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” .
Booker and Feeney Rebel Against Their Organization
One of the more hopeful developments in the episode involves Booker and Feeney. After Rossa orders the hit on Greta, Booker decides she has had enough. She believes the organization has become corrupt, prioritizing money over its original mission of helping women. Along with Feeney and the Midwife, Booker makes a plan to take down the corrupt leaders of the society .
This subplot adds a layer of redemption to the dark story. While the main characters are trapped in a web of lies and accidents, Booker and Feeney are fighting to create something new and honorable. Their decision to spare Greta and eliminate the corrupt members of their own group suggests that not everyone in power is evil. Some people are willing to risk everything to do the right thing .
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What Episode 7 Means for the Finale
With one episode left, the pieces are finally on the board. Greta is lying injured on the road after being hit by Robyn and Dara’s car. Saoirse has betrayed her friends by kissing Liam and keeping secrets. Booker and Feeney are planning a coup against their own organization. And Andrew and Liam are closing in on the truth about Charles’ body .
The show has expertly balanced its dark themes with moments of sharp, Northern Irish humor. The final episode promises to tie up the loose ends while leaving just enough mystery to keep audiences talking. Will Greta survive her injuries? Can the friends repair their broken trust? And what is really in that pink bag? Viewers in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and India can watch the finale now, streaming exclusively on Netflix .
The cast has received widespread praise for their performances. Roisin Gallagher brings a chaotic energy to Saoirse, while Sinéad Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne ground the story with their portrayals of Robyn and Dara. Natasha O’Keeffe has been haunting as the mysterious Greta, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson shines in her supporting role as Feeney .
As the series heads into its final hour, fans are eager to see how Lisa McGee wraps up this wild, weird, and wonderful Irish odyssey. One thing is certain: after Episode 7, nothing will ever be the same for these childhood friends.
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