Season 1 Plot
In 1962, amid a spate of unexplained disappearances of local children, a group of misfit friends begin to suspect a long-buried 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 Season 1 aired on October 26th, 2025.
IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 Review
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ is a Gory, Layered Prequel for the Scary Story. While Bill Skarsgård’s scary clown creature is still a haunting presence, the new series expands the ‘IT’ world in inventive and satisfying ways. Arriving on HBO Max on October 22 with its first episode is ‘IT: Welcome to Derry,’ which turns the clock back to 1962 so as to explore more of the dark history of the titular town and the equally titular presence, who feeds on fear and terrorizes the locals.
'IT: Welcome to Derry' Season 1 Videos
Season 1 Episodes
1. The Pilot
As four misfit kids vow to find their missing classmate, Major Leroy Hanlon arrives to a mixed reception at Derry Air Force Base.
2. The Thing in the Dark
While Charlotte and Will navigate their new life in Derry, Ronnie worries about her father's fate.
3. Now You See It
As Leroy, Pauly, and Dick search for a new dig site, the kids attempt to get visual proof of the phenomena they've been experiencing.
4. The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function
As the kids face increasingly terrifying experiences, Charlotte attempts to advocate for Hank, and General Shaw escalates his efforts.
5. Neibolt Street
As the military descends on Neibolt Street, the kids head into the sewers with their own objective.
6. 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.
7. The Black Spot
A vigilante attack on the Black Spot unleashes long dormant forces. In the aftermath, Dick helps uncover another crucial artifact.
8. Winter Fire
As a dense fog engulfs the town – and General Shaw pushes ahead with his mission – the Hanlons, Rose, Dick, and the kids must work together to save Derry.
