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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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)

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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Justin C

No show is perfect but I think this series is fantastically entertaining so far. I really, really hope they're able to pull off 3 full seasons. Writing is sharp, cinematography is beautiful, and the storyline interpretation is engaging. Even considering critics' complaints, it's solid fun for the masses of IT/Stephen King fans. Was definitely worth subscribing to HBO Max.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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c w

Interesting, high quality, and great acting. Good followup to "IT" and "Castle Rock".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/25

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Scarlet W

Amazing series. Can't wait for the upcoming episodes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/25

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David V

Nonsensical! Utterly ridiculous. At many points it makes no sense, kids take happy pills but are still scared, guy has no fear but still gets scared. It’s just so bad. You jammed the plot in with aspects that make no sense. They contained Pennywise to a forest, why not contain him further? I could go on and on. I was very hopeful for this series, but it is a bad show that attempts to make up for it by over the top theatrics and killing main characters. Sorry but It’s stupid.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/25

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Chuck S

Boring to say the least and the "scares" are just atrocious CGI that, in most cases, are laughable.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/27/25

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Kyle V.

This show has a pretty decent plot but I legitimately don’t understand why they use so much awful CGI, it kills me! Every time the show starts to get a little bit creepy, here comes some clearly fake monster. People are afraid of clowns, not CGI monsters with 1,000 teeth.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/25

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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

Airs Nov 30

In the Name of the Father

Plagued by dark visions, Dick gets a surprise at the Black Spot; meanwhile, the kids each 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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