How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Ending Explained: From Greta's Survival to the Pink Bag Enigma
Netflix's gripping murder mystery series How to Get to Heaven From Belfast has debuted with a finale packed with dramatic twists and revelations. Created by Lisa McGee of Derry Girls fame, the show follows three women—Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara—on a dangerous journey across Ireland to uncover the truth about their friend Greta. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the ending, including Greta's fate and the mysterious pink bag that leaves viewers guessing.
Greta's Journey: Survival, Secrets, and Redemption
As the series progresses, it is revealed that Greta, portrayed by Natasha O'Keeffe, is actually alive but on the run. She accidentally killed her childhood friend Jodie during a traumatic incident from their past. In their youth, Greta and Jodie suffered abuse in their hometown of Heaven's Veil, where they set fire to a church, unintentionally causing fatalities. Journalist Charles Sampson, also known as Jason Meadows, pursued them to expose the truth, but Jodie stabbed him to death. Greta, with help from young Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara, buried his body.
In the present day, Greta switches her identity with Jodie's corpse and enlists fixer Booker and a young woman named Feeney to erase her past and start anew outside Ireland. This plan is orchestrated by Greta's mother, Margo, and husband Owen, but Greta has a change of heart. She drugs Feeney and returns to Heaven's Veil to confront her history, discovering that her biological mother is Nora, who sold her as a child. Ultimately, Greta reunites with Saoirse, Robyn, Dara, Owen, and their daughter Maria, seeking closure.
The Secret Society and Its Downfall
Booker is initially tasked with killing Greta but uncovers that the secret organisation she was part of, originally founded to liberate women, has become corrupt. Alongside Feeney and another member known as the midwife, Booker eliminates the rest of the society and allows Greta to go free. They pledge to establish a new organisation that upholds the original values of empowerment and support.
Meanwhile, Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara confess their involvement in covering up Charles Sampson's death to Liam and Andrew, Charles' son. Surprisingly, they are let go without facing charges, adding a layer of moral ambiguity to the resolution.
The Pink Bag Mystery: An Unresolved Puzzle
One of the most tantalising elements of the finale is the mysterious pink bag retrieved by the trio from Greta. Earlier in the series, Greta hitched a ride with Conrad, the bag's original owner, who took her to meet a cryptic group in the woods. Conrad was later murdered with a screwdriver, but the killer remains unknown.
In the closing scenes, Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara are left holding the bag. After peering inside, they vow not to get involved, though the contents are never revealed to the audience. Creator Lisa McGee has teased that she knows what is in the bag but may change her mind for a potential second season, leaving the door open for future plot developments.
Critical Reception and Future Prospects
Launched on February 12th, the series has received glowing reviews from critics, who praise it as a must-see comedy thriller. While Netflix has not yet confirmed a renewal, the unresolved pink bag mystery and character arcs suggest potential for a second season. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates as the streamer assesses the show's popularity in the coming weeks.
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is now available for streaming on Netflix, offering a blend of suspense, humour, and emotional depth that captivates audiences until the very end.
