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IT: Welcome to Derry – Season 1, Episode 8 Winter Fire

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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.
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IT: Welcome to Derry — Season 1, Episode 8

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Jason Fuchs

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Andy Muschietti

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Barbara Muschietti

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Jovan Adepo

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Chris Chalk

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Taylour Paige

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IT: Welcome to Derry — Season 1, Episode 8

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Louis Peitzman New York Magazine/Vulture Dec 15
3/5
Winter Fire is best enjoyed without thinking too hard about it. Go to Full Review William Hughes AV Club Dec 15
C
As a cohesive story, it never came together, failing to grab hold of any major themes or ideas (beyond “murder clown scary,” I guess) or build anything satisfying beyond a handful of core character arcs. Go to Full Review Justin Carreiro InBetweenDrafts Jan 5
9/10
"Winter Fire" packs plenty of memorable moments into a thrilling season finale. Go to Full Review Chris Gallardo Tell-Tale TV Dec 18
4/5
Episode 8 is a satisfying ending that confidently wraps up its intertwining storylines through its final fiery confrontation with Pennywise. Go to Full Review Tom Jorgensen IGN Movies Dec 15
7/10
It: Welcome to Derry’s first season saves its biggest, weirdest swings for last. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Queer.Horror.Movies. Dec 15
4/5
In the end, "Winter Fire" is 3/4 great and 1/4 "oh come on!", but that’s a pretty solid score considering there were a lot of moving pieces in play going into this finale. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Jamie Travis
Creator
Jason Fuchs, Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti
Executive Producer
Brad Caleb Kane, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Bill Skarsgård
Network
HBO
Genre
Fantasy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 14, 2025