Season 1 – IT: Welcome to Derry

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Oct 2025

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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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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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Clarisse Loughrey

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

Jan 8

It’s only made more frustrating by the simple fact Welcome to Derry doesn’t have enough material to otherwise fill its runtime, or at least the runtime of the five episodes (of eight) screened for critics.

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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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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

4/5

A chilling and visually impressive return to the terrifying world of Pennywise

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

3.5/5

It may not be particularly great, or something you'll be thinking about for a long time after, but as far as making a prequel to such a beloved book, Muschietti and his collaborators did just fine.

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Emma Vine

Loud and Clear Reviews

Mar 2

3/5

IT: Welcome to Derry has impressive horror elements and an immersive setting, but it rehashes a story we’ve seen one too many times before.

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Emilio P.

@RT60488406 3d

This show isn't afraid to go outside of everyone's comfort zone. It's definitely more intense than the movies.

Tyler K.

@Tyler778 6d

I’m enjoying the show so much bill skarsgard did amazing playing penny wise i think is better than the movies 10/10

Priyanshu R

@Rockstar1339 Apr 29

So childish show Time wasting

Charles T.

@CharlesGaming1000 Apr 28

THIS might be the greatest entry of a horror character getting a show since Chucky

Priyanshu R

@Rockstar1339450 Apr 28

If watch it movie 2017 Then I wouldn't recommend it to u

A R

@AAA85 Apr 21

OMG 🤡 AMAMING 🤡 Why couldn't Stranger Things be this good. Slow start at first but as the season goes on it gets better and better to amazing.

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Andy Muschietti

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Barbara Muschietti

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Jason Fuchs

Creator

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 Orixá.

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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 the kids face their own challenges.

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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.

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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.

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