The first episode of IT: Welcome to Derry marks a triumphant and terrifying return to Stephen King’s infamous town. Directed by Andy Muschietti, who helmed IT (2017) and IT: Chapter Two (2019), the HBO series expands the horror mythos with stunning visuals, unsettling tension, and a chilling reminder that Derry’s evil never sleeps.
IT: Welcome To Derry, Everything You Need to Know
Set in 1962, the first episode of IT: Welcome to Derry begins with the tragic story of Matty (Miles Eckhardt), a troubled boy whose mysterious disappearance sparks a chain of horrifying events. His friends—Lilly, Teddy, Fred, and Ronnie—soon discover that Derry’s dark past still festers beneath the surface. Their investigation leads them to terrifying visions, eerie music seeping from bathroom pipes, and Pennywise’s gruesome reemergence in the town’s local movie theater.
The carnage is swift and shocking. Muschietti’s mastery of dread turns every flicker of light into menace. When Pennywise strikes, it’s brutal and unforgettable—his return as monstrous as fans hoped. Yet the story isn’t just about children’s fears; it also introduces Major Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo), whose experiences as a Black officer in 1960s Maine reflect both social horror and supernatural dread.
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IT: Welcome to Derry skillfully balances nostalgia, social commentary, and pure nightmare fuel. With rich production design and haunting performances, the pilot episode proves that this prequel isn’t just retreading old ground—it’s digging deeper into Derry’s rot. Welcome back to Derry. Or more fittingly, welcome to hell.
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