In 1962, amid a spate of unexplained disappearances of local children, a group of misfit friends begin to suspect a long-buried ancient evil lurking. As the kids set out to determine what's really going on, a rising unease prompts several townspeople to work together to restore peace – all while a U.S. military operation seeks to exploit Derry for its own objectives.
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IT: Welcome to Derry Ratings & Reviews
- DOAN FSDOctober 28, 2025I have to edit my review from a 4 to a 5 because Episode 4 was so well written and executed. ‘Welcome to Derry’ is just popping with details and we are getting explanations and clarification that not even the long, meticulously crafted book provided! Some truly brilliant ideas and maybe just maybe we will finally see that puking turtle. The origin story of Pennywise is awesome and some great character development that can be seen as proper extension from the book. King must be loving this. If you were bored like many were with episode 1 and 2 (even though the episodes were awesome) come back and watch 3 and 4 and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. You’ll want more.
- Colonel Ron Aronoff - U.S.A.R.March 19, 2026The show is good and above average. However, you get lost while analyzing the boxes being checked; white males are evil (only Capt. Musso is good), girl boss, etc. All modern Hollywoke, agenda indoctrination which makes the shoe harder to watch. One of the whitest states in the U.S. (94%, Black 2%, Native Indian 1%, rest other, mix) and they found every African American in Maine to be in it. This show is 15+ years after military integration: it is not the old 9th & 10th Calvary or the 24th & 25th Infantry units prior 1946. The acting is not over the top wonderful to say they got the best, they just got the boxes clicked. Getting really tired of this and the losses mounting up show it in Hollyweird.
- RFraschiniFebruary 17, 2026Stranger What? Netflix and company should learn from these TV series. Even when they include people of color, they still respect the historical setting, keeping the story coherent from start to finish. They show the real challenges of that era, and on top of that, they’ve created a masterpiece that stays true to the original film.
- bluebird1300February 2, 2026🤡🎈 we are all tired
- Jacob ThompsonFebruary 2, 2026Delve into the embodiment of fear, the unknown, and the power of friendship (written by someone who has never seen the movies).
- KadenJanuary 14, 2026perfect first chapter till the last episode :/
- pink1960November 22, 2025“It: Welcome to Derry” thus far through episode 4 expands on one of Stephen King’s brief novel interludes, focusing this season on the Black Spot incident and the racial bigotry and violent actions of the white supremacy group in Derry. The ancient entity "It" feeds on fear by shapeshifting into each victim’s specific worst fear—a terrifying ability explored deeply without prominently featuring Pennywise the Clown yet. The series also delves into Its prehistoric cosmic origins, blending real-world horrors with supernatural terror. It premiered as HBO’s third highest-rated show after “House of the Dragon” and “The Last of Us” and has impressively doubled its viewership each week since
- Emily DownerJanuary 3, 2026Big fan of this. Better than the movies!!!
- JakeNovember 2, 2025Looking like yet another lecture on racism
- burner_account_officialDecember 18, 2025It, the book, is the only think work investing your time in. Any movie or TV adaptations are turds on the tele. BIC.
- plexideanDecember 10, 2025Good production quality. Great watch most of the time.
- jencollins704December 29, 2025its a great app
- darsanDecember 14, 2025bill skarsgård deserves multiple awards for this show and i can't waitt to see the "it" films and see more of his performance. this show had a great story, cinematography , great acting and had amazing visual effects and i can't waitt for more seasons
- travi5141November 8, 2025Welcome to Derry is a very good and well done psychological horror. Been a fan of Steven King since the 80's. When I heard they were making a show of IT I had my doubts. These first 2 episodes are amazing. These kids deserve a reward. It's some of the best child acting I've seen. And this show dose not back off. It is brutal to these kids. Violet killing and psychological torture. I'm surprised it's not controversial. The time period is spot on to with Racism and Bullying being a thing back then. The Army side story is the lame part. It takes away Derry and the Child actors for a typical use it as a weapon thing. It really hinders the show and was not needed. Regardless the 1st 2 episodes is a great start to Derry. Hopefully the Army side story don't drag it down any further.
- l00natickDecember 29, 2025A good show!
- Hipster ZOMBIEDecember 27, 2025Welcome to Derry is a bloody good return trip to Maine’s most cursed town, delivering deep Stephen King connections with far more confidence than Castle Rock ever managed. The Easter eggs, character echoes, and lore tie-ins feel purposeful instead of gimmicky, rewarding longtime King obsessives without alienating newcomers. The child actors are excellent across the board—natural, grounded, and emotionally believable—which is crucial when the show leans hard into dread. And yes, Bill Skarsgård slipping back into Pennywise the Clown is just as chilling as you’d hope: playful, cruel, and deeply unsettling, seamlessly bridging the series to the newer It films. That said, some of the horror loses its bite thanks to wonky CGI that occasionally pulls you right out of the moment—digital scares where practical effects would’ve hit harder. Still, strong performances, smart lore connections, and genuine affection for the IT films make Welcome to Derry a solid, spooky win… even if it sometimes trips over its own visual effects. 🎈
- NTCUOfficialDecember 25, 2025This is hands down the best season of any TV show in 2025, from the writing, to the characters. What a fantastic, prequel/sequel to the IT movies. Bill Skarsgård was fantastic as Pennywise once more, his acting was spot on. The stakes were high, the intensity was where it was meant to be, and more. - NTCU himself
- Brian FactuntOctober 28, 2025pretty good they spent the whole budget on a ps3 graphics flying baby and had nothing left to hire actors. where is the clown? you have 1 more episode to show me the clown or im out of here - 2 stars. actually he can conjure up anything in the universe to scare people so stop conjuring the same dumb baby it wasn't scary the first time or the next 8 times so im taking 0.5 stars off 1.5 star.
- stolteclanDecember 19, 2025A spiritually aligned cousin to the IT movie and book! Fascinating and compelling characters, an intriguing artistic take on Pennywise that I very much appreciate and am captivated by.
- makdelartDecember 18, 2025Paradoxically, the horror storyline with the graphic clown character drags the series down. Perhaps this is because the other storylines have been developed too much, and as the episodes progress, they begin to dominate and contrast too much with the cheap clown character, which does not fit in with the whole at all.
IT: Welcome to Derry Trivia
IT: Welcome to Derry has 1 season.
IT: Welcome to Derry has 8 episodes.
The key characters in IT: Welcome to Derry are Charlotte Hanlon (Taylour Paige), Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo), Marge Truman (Matilda Lawler).
IT: Welcome to Derry was directed by Andy Muschietti, Andrew Bernstein, Jamie Travis, Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr..
IT: Welcome to Derry was produced by Cherie Dimaline, Sarah Rath, Anna Beben.
In 1962, amid a spate of unexplained disappearances of local children, a group of misfit friends begin to suspect a long-buried ancient evil lurking. As the kids set out to determine what's really going on, a rising unease prompts several townspeople to work together to restore peace – all while a U.S. military operation seeks to exploit Derry for its own objectives.
IT: Welcome to Derry is rated TV-MA.
IT: Welcome to Derry is a Horror, Mystery, Drama show.
IT: Welcome to Derry has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10.
IT: Welcome to Derry episodes are 60m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.