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Season 1 – IT: Welcome to Derry

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Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News It is that love and respect for King’s decades-long literary contributions, along with some truly terrifying bits, that make “Derry” a special treat and an oh-so creepy addition to King’s storied career — on film and in novels. Rated: 3/4 Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Nicholas Quah New York Magazine/Vulture The trouble with Welcome to Derry is that nothing ever quite settles into a proper story. There are too many characters sketched too thinly for you to feel deeply about any of them, and there are simply too many threads competing for emotional focus. Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com But this vision of Derry too often feels like one of those Hollywood backlots: all the facades look right, but there’s nothing behind them. Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Travis Johnson Blunt Magazine Welcome To Derry doesn't feel like a prequel so much as a loose remake. Oct 24, 2025 Full Review Allison Picurro TV Guide In a show packed with excessive, half-baked details, every element feels as though it's only been added as a way to distract from the fact that Muschietti doesn't really know how to confidently execute any of the ideas he's laid out. Rated: 3.4/10 Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate While some of It: Welcome to Derry is very good and it starts off strong, the overall viability of this show as a planned trilogy of different period pieces remains hazy. Rated: 5/10 Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andy Muschietti

Creator

Barbara Muschietti

Creator

Jason Fuchs

Creator

Jovan Adepo

Leroy Hanlon

Chris Chalk

Dick Hallorann

Taylour Paige

Charlotte Hanlon

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 2 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 3 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 4 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 5 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 6 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 7 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 8 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details Episode 9 Airs Oct 26 Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andy Muschietti
Creator
Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs
Executive Producer
Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Bill Skarsgård
Network
HBO
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 26, 2025