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)

The most churny moments come not from the supernatural but from the day-to-day of living in America.

Nov 5, 2025

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Linda Holmes

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

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.

Nov 4, 2025

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

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.

Nov 3, 2025

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Kathia Woods

The Philadelphia Tribune

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."

Rated: 8/10

Nov 24, 2025

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Tatat Bunnag

Bangkok Post

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

Nov 13, 2025

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Carolina Alvarado

LatinaMedia.Co

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

Nov 11, 2025

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Afraz H

Nah, I don't like the show, that wouldn't make me anticipate this in 2025.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/03/25

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Patty J

I have loved all the IT shows going back to the original so I was incredibly excited for the new one. By episode 4 I was a bit confused and about to give up on the show but episodes 5 and 6 got better. We will see how far I get into the show. I do wish it would have been more about Pennywise and how/why it came to Derry, My favorite character in this series has to be Rich. His love struck look cracks me up. Put that kid in more shows and movies.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/02/25

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Jason B

I look forward to watching this every week.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/02/25

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Gary W

Why is there so much smoking in this show? Is it produced by Phillip Morris? And don't say its for authenticity, its abundantly clear the setting is the 20th century.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/02/25

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Jennifer L

I feel the writers have resorted to cheap scares using gore rather than the sheer psychological fear that I associate with IT. I can appreciate that they did tie in some elements and continued it somewhat as a coming of age story. That is the only reason I've given it the stars I did. Also, it kinda irks me that pennywise is in the newer costume. I much preferred the 1990 costume. More colorful and vibrant. Since this show predates that they should have either used that costume or given this show a new version.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/02/25

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Jackson M

Casting, 100%. Writing, 95%. Muschietti's CGI and Directing, 0%. You probably know by now the CGI is legendarily pathetic, and lazy. What's really frustrating is some of the storylines are actually fascinating, and the cast is impressively really well-cast from the kids to the adults! But it seems like every time there's a good moment, there's immediately a terrible moment of cheap CGI from Muschietti's delusions.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/25

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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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