10 months ago
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Series Garners Praise, Some Criticism Online
A new scary show called 'IT: Welcome to Derry' just came out, and people are talking about it online.
It's a prequel, meaning it happens before the 'It' movies and shows where the creepy clown Pennywise came from.
Many people think the new show is even scarier than the movies and has amazing pictures.
Some even see similarities to shows like 'American Horror Stories' and 'Stranger Things'.
They like seeing Pennywise return.
However, not everyone is happy.
Some viewers found the pictures not so good and felt the story was disappointing.
They think it repeats old scares without adding new ideas or interesting characters.
The show also tries to talk about racism in the past.
Even with mixed feelings, the creators are planning two more seasons that will go even further back in time.
The new horror series ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ has been met with a strong reaction online, with many viewers calling it 'scarier than the movies'.
Positive reviews praise the series' horror elements, visuals, and cinematography, noting its connection to the popular 'It' franchise.
Some viewers compare the series to 'American Horror Stories' and 'Stranger Things', and appreciate the return of Pennywise.
However, some critics found the visuals 'horrendous' and felt the series lacked suspense and character depth, rehashing familiar terror.
The series is set to release episodes weekly, with plans for two additional prequel seasons that will delve further back in time.
- Who
- Viewers and critics
- What
- Reaction to the first episode of the new horror series 'IT: Welcome to Derry'
- Where
- Online platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Rotten Tomatoes
- When
- Following the release of the first episode
- Why
- To share opinions on the series' scariness, visuals, and storytelling
Positive Reception
Negative Reception
Scare Factor
Positive Reception
The series is considered 'scarier than the movies' and is a treat for fans of the franchise.
Negative Reception
The series disappoints by rehashing familiar terror with a lack of suspense.
Visuals and Cinematography
Positive Reception
The visuals are described as amazing, top-tier, and filled with symbolism.
Negative Reception
The visuals are called 'horrendous,' and some viewers would prefer to rewatch the original 'It'.
Storytelling and Character Depth
Positive Reception
The first episode is considered 'better than expected' and leaves viewers in disbelief.
Negative Reception
The series grapples with racism but ultimately fails to deliver a fresh take, lacking character depth.
Key facts
- Series Title
- IT: Welcome to Derry
- Genre
- Horror
- Setting
- 1960s Maine (primarily)
- Protagonist/Antagonist
- Pennywise the clown
- Current Status
- First episode released, Season finale scheduled for December 2025
- Renewal
- Two more prequel seasons planned
Quotes
a viewer
An individual watching the series
“Have we truly sunk this low ?? My goodness gracious I [would] rather watch the original IT and move on from this. I don’t think it’s for me”
financialexpress.com
“The horror was great, the visuals are amazing, everything just works”
financialexpress.com
a user on X
An individual commenting on X (formerly Twitter)
“symbolism within Welcome To Derry”
financialexpress.com
“top tier”
financialexpress.com
a review
A critical assessment of the series
“Rehashing It’s familiar terror with a lack of suspense and character depth, as it grapples with racism in 1960s Maine, ultimately failing to deliver a fresh take on Stephen King’s haunting legacy”
financialexpress.com
“Derry is really messed up, that first episode was kinda frightening”
financialexpress.com
Internet reviews
Online commentary regarding the series
“scarier than movies”
financialexpress.com
The first episode
The initial installment of the series
“better than expected”
financialexpress.com
Some non-English reviews
Reviews from individuals not writing in English
“mix between American Horror Stories and Stranger Things”
financialexpress.com
a user
An individual who has watched the series
“I still haven’t gotten over the disbelief with what the first chapter of IT: Welcome To Derry leaves you with”
financialexpress.com
a negative comment
A critical assessment of the series
“disappoints”
financialexpress.com
Sources
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