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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kathia Woods

The Philadelphia Tribune

Nov 24

8/10

The youthful cast is one of the reasons this series is successful, as their emotional depth and portrayals of panic and terror significantly enhance "It: Welcome to Derry."

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Tatat Bunnag

Bangkok Post

Nov 13

I tend to prefer original horror stories over expansions of existing material, but Welcome To Derry offers enough intrigue so far.

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Carolina Alvarado

LatinaMedia.Co

Nov 11

Illustrates collective apathy and cycles of violence – and this grounding in reality makes it particularly horrifying.

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Alix B

@AlixB 2h

The best show of 2025, hands down

Simon B

@Simon_BBBBB 6h

If you know the novel and the essence of that, you'll know that 'IT' is not so much about killer clowns and gory-killings, it's about a malevolent evil that pervades through the town of Derry - evil that underpins racism, homophobia and bullying in society. So far, this is just a canvas for depraved 'gore' - a missed opportunity, but perhaps 'it' is what the target audience wants.

Dogheadpunch B

Again. Yet another show with artificially boosted ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. This isn’t a Disney production so it might not be bribes this time. Maybe they paid people for fake reviews. All I know is every other show and movie review service and Reddit and Facebook has most people hating it. Because it’s slow. Boring as hell. Terrible pacing. Bad acting. Corny cheesy effects. Not compelling storytelling. And they constantly reuse dialogue. The writing is terrible, but then, because they are too lazy and stupid to write even more garbage, they will just keep reusing the old writing. To try to stretch the time out. I guess they had to to count it as a full series. Probably some tax write off at this point. How many times will that one little black girl suggest them going to the cops? She does it sometimes several times an episode, or someone else reminds everyone that’s what she wants. Make a drinking game of it while binge watching this trash and you will be drunk.mentioned it, drink

ButteredToast S

Pennywise ain't playing. This whole series so far has this clown acting diabolical in Derry. Committing terror like it was a regular Tuesday afternoon with the sun out. Seriously speaking, an excellent series with captivating writing and talented actors. I highly recommend this.

Eric P.

@EricTreks 11h

The writing is just not good, had potential but is just a wreak of a horror story. Maybe one of the worst King adaptations I’ve seen. Definitely recommend to skip it in its entirety, it’s not worth your time.

Caleb Z.

@Calebsnerd 12h

This is almost perfect Idk what everyone is hating about

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Andy Muschietti

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Barbara Muschietti

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Jason Fuchs

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Jovan Adepo

Leroy Hanlon

Chris Chalk

Dick Hallorann

Taylour Paige

Charlotte Hanlon

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.

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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.

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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 OrixÃ¡.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 7

Airs Dec 7

The Black Spot

A vigilante attack on the Black Spot unleashes long dormant forces; in the aftermath, Dick helps uncover another crucial artifact.

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Episode 8

Airs Dec 14

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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Episode 9

Airs Dec 21

Winter Fire

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 First Reviews: A Total Monster Mash with Plenty of Easter Eggs

IT: Welcome to Derry: Season 1 Mid-Season Trailer