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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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IT: Welcome to Derry — Season 1

IT: Welcome to Derry — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While scattered plotting occasionally drains the fear from its chilling premise, IT: Welcome to Derry compellingly deepens the myth of Pennywise through sharp social commentary, a dreadful atmosphere, and committed performances.

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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) Nov 5
The most churny moments come not from the supernatural but from the day-to-day of living in America. Go to Full Review
Linda Holmes Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Nov 4
There's something about this that makes me think it's better as a set of really gross set pieces than it is as a version of IT. ...so much is lost from what I think of as the point of IT, that I'm not sure what this is really supposed to be about. Go to Full Review
Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic Nov 3
If you like horror — it sounds as if horror would be self-evident in a horror series, but fans of the genre know it can be surprisingly lacking — “It: Welcome to Derry” won’t disappoint. Go to Full Review
Tony Baker Tony Baker Comedy 6d
4.5/5
It was a good watch... there were some truly disturbing, scary moments in this thing. Go to Full Review
John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Dec 16
72/100
A promising concept, occasionally strays when trying to give us answers we don’t need, but is held up through terrific performances and unforgettable scares. Go to Full Review
Zofia Wijaszka Nerdspin Dec 16
A
With bloodier-than-ever sequences and a compelling ensemble cast, both young and older, Andy and Barbara Muschietti, alongside Jason Fuchs, deliver an ambitious, elevated horror story that feels both timely and timeless. Go to Full Review
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Paul S @gridiron70 4h If you love King's universe, especially the Dark Tower series, you will love this prequel series. I never read IT but saw the films. I delved into the IT lore to get a better understanding and wow.. quite impressed with how they went at this series. There are so many easter eggs and call backs to other King work. I cant wait for seasons 2 and 3. This may be a perfect stepping stone to Mike Flannigan's foray into his telling of the Dark Tower. See more Ansh : AJ : 7h IT: Welcome to Derry is a chilling expansion of the franchise that dives deeper into the nightmare beneath the town’s quiet streets. The series gives fans richer facts and history about the IT universe, making the mythos feel broader and more disturbing. Each and every episode is unpredictable, constantly shifting tone and threat, keeping you uneasy from start to finish. Packed with relentless horror, the show thrives on madness and chaos, blending psychological terror with shocking moments that never feel safe or familiar. It respects the legacy while boldly carving its own terrifying identity. See more Eduardo M 14h It doesn't disappoint in any chapter; it keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time, and each chapter is unique. See more أغنيس ا @Nadjia112 18h Loved it. It’s been a while since a horror show actually gave me the creeps. See more Ryan C. @tinsel 21h It gives us more context and lore on a character that many don't really know about the open song is perfect for the show only problem is when they refer to Pennywise as a thing when he is a it See more Vastad G @Vastad 22h When focused on the creature IT the show was pretty good. Unfortunately Hollywood can't help but tell me how terrible I am because I'm white. Seriously not sure there was a decent white person in the show. It's the same old nonsense of white man bad. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 26, 2025 The Pilot Teddy, Phil, Lilly, and Ronnie vow to figure out why so many kids have gone missing in Derry; Major Leroy Hanlon arrives at Derry Air Force Base, where he navigates a chilly reception from some of his fellow airmen. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 31, 2025 The Thing in the Dark Charlotte and Will navigate their new life at the town of Derry; Ronnie worries about her father's fate. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2025 Now You See It General Shaw pushes ahead with his mission, ordering Leroy and Pauly to escort Dick Hallorann on an aerial search for a new dig site; Rose attends a tribal meeting; Ronnie, Lilly, Will, and Rich attempt to get visual proof by conjuring an Orixá. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2025 The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function Children encounter frightening situations while Charlotte supports Hank and General Shaw increases pressure. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 2025 29 Neibolt Street After learning the truth about General Shaw's operation, Leroy decides to move his family to the base for safety; while the tribal Keepers strategize how to contain increased aggression in town, the military descends on Neibolt Street. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2025 In the Name of the Father Plagued by dark visions, Dick gets a surprise at the Black Spot; all of the kids face their own challenges. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 7, 2025 The Black Spot A vigilante attack on the Black Spot unleashes long dormant forces; in the aftermath, Dick helps uncover another crucial artifact. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 14, 2025 Winter Fire A dense fog descends upon Derry as General Shaw presses forward with his mission; consequently, the Hanlons join forces with Rose, Dick and the children in a desperate attempt to protect their town. Details

Season Info

Director
Jamie Travis, 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
Fantasy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 26, 2025