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IT: Welcome to Derry premieres to strong fan acclaim
The first episode of IT: Welcome to Derry, a new HBO Max series based on Stephen King's iconic horror novel, premiered on October 26, drawing rave reviews from fans for its intense and unexpected storytelling. Set in the fictional town of Derry, the show explores the town's dark history and the origins of the shape-shifting entity Pennywise. Co-creator Andy Muschietti revealed plans for a backward narrative across three seasons.