From Salvador to How to Get to Heaven From Belfast: What to Watch on Netflix
Netflix’s February lineup leans heavily into international storytelling this week, pairing familiar creative voices with high-stakes dramas, offbeat comedies and genre thrillers from across Europe, Latin America and beyond.
Leading the slate is How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, the long-awaited return of Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, who once again draws from Northern Ireland’s emotional landscape — this time through a darker, twist-driven lens. The week also brings Salvador, a tense Spanish drama centered on family loyalty amid street violence, along with new releases from Brazil, South Africa and India.
Here’s what’s arriving on Netflix between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12.
A Belfast Return With a Darker Edge
Fans of Derry Girls have waited years to see what Lisa McGee would do next. How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, an eight-episode comedy thriller, marks her return — but with a tone that swaps adolescent mischief for adult reckoning.
The series follows three lifelong friends who set off on a frantic journey across Ireland and beyond, trying to uncover a truth that has lingered unspoken for decades. While the humor is unmistakably McGee’s, the stakes are higher, shaped by the weight of history, loyalty and unresolved guilt.
The show premieres Feb. 12, positioning itself as one of Netflix’s most talked-about international debuts of the month.
High-Stakes Dramas From Spain and Brazil
Arriving earlier in the week is Salvador, a Spanish drama created by Aitor Gabilondo, known for Wrong Side of the Tracks and Muted. Set over a single night of escalating unrest, the story centers on an ambulance driver who discovers his daughter has become entangled with violent hooligans. What begins as a search for answers quickly spirals into a desperate fight to protect family at any cost.
Brazilian action thriller State of Fear, premiering Feb. 11, expands the world of Pedro Morelli’s series Brotherhood. The film follows a lawyer with deep underworld connections who must negotiate with police as São Paulo is gripped by unprecedented violence — all while racing to save her kidnapped niece.
Both titles underscore Netflix’s continued investment in regionally rooted stories with global appeal.
Romance, Reality and Documentaries
Lighter fare arrives in the form of Yoh! Bestie, a South African romantic comedy about friendship, jealousy and unresolved feelings ahead of a destination wedding. The film builds on the popularity of Tiffany and Johnny Barbuzano’s earlier Yoh! Christmas series, blending romantic tension with warm humor.
Reality television fans can return to familiar territory with Love Is Blind: Season 10, which debuts Feb. 11, promising another round of emotional proposals, unexpected pairings and wedding-day decisions.
On the documentary front, Matter of Time spotlights Eddie Vedder’s Seattle benefit concert while exploring the global effort to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a rare and devastating genetic disorder.
Full List: New on Netflix (Feb. 6–12)
February 6
- Overboard (2018)
- Queen of Chess
- Salvador
- Yoh! Bestie
February 9
- Matter of Time
- The Creature Cases: Chapter 7
February 10
- Free Fire
- How to Train Your Dragon (live-action)
- Motorvalley
- This Is I
February 11
- Kohrra: Season 2
- Lead Children
- Love Is Blind: Season 10
- State of Fear
- What I Like About You (Seasons 1–4)
February 12
- The Black Phone
- How to Get to Heaven From Belfast
- Million-Follower Detective
A Global Strategy on Display
This week’s slate reflects Netflix’s broader programming strategy: anchor the schedule with recognizable creators while filling out the lineup with international projects that travel well across markets.
From Belfast-set mysteries to São Paulo crime thrillers, February’s second week offers a reminder that Netflix’s strongest plays increasingly come from outside Hollywood — where local stories, told with specificity, continue to resonate worldwide.
