IT: Welcome to Derry season finale X (Twitter) review: Netizens laud Bill Skarsgård’s horror prequel, call it ‘best of 2025’

HBO’s horror prequel series IT: Welcome to Derry dropped its season finale, and netizens can’t stop raving about it. Some even hailed it as one of the best series of 2025, with an absolute cinematic finale featuring Pennywise and his haunting tale of origin. Whether it is the special effects or the unexpected plot twists, IT: Welcome to Derry has been successful in impressing fans. Check out netizens' reactions after watching the season finale…

Netizens on It: Welcome to Derry season 1 ending

Based on Stephen King’s IT franchise, HBO’s limited horror series premiered on the special occasion of Halloween in October and released each week a new episode on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium). The mystery-laden supernatural horror series officially ended on December 15 with its finale episode, and netizens are going gaga over the peak cinematic experience. While many lauded Episode 8 for its visually stunning craft and plot surprises in the end, others hailed the series as one of the best of 2025.

A fan shared, “The Finale of IT: Welcome to Derry Was One of The Best Season Finales Of The Year.”

Another highlighted the last episode as a fine movie with iconic characters. “IT wasn't a perfect season but dammit that finale was!!! Shit felt like a whole movie bro. I'm missing this show & cast already,” shared another.

A netizen rated the series 10/10 for its core perfection and also shared that it easily deserve to be the best of 2025. “IT: Welcome to Derry finale 10/10!!! MY GOD! This finale couldn’t have been more PERFECT in every way. This show is easily the best of 2025,“ wrote the other.

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Fans expressed love over Richie’s character and also were left awe-struck with Pennywise’s time travel twist.

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IT: Welcome to Derry plot and cast

Featuring Bill Skarsgård as the killer clown Pennywise, IT: Welcome to Derry is an 8-episode horror prequel that is set in the 1960s and brings the origin tale of Pennywise. It follows a small town, Derry, as it continues to experience unexplained incidents, reporting missing children and deadly bloody encounters. Jovan Adepo, Clara Stack, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and others are part of the star-studded ensemble cast.

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It: Welcome to Derry FAQs:

Q. Where to watch IT: Welcome to Derry?

A. IT: Welcome to Derry is available to stream on HBO Max and JioHotstar. It is also be accessible via OTTplay Premium in Hindi and English.

Q. Who is the villain of IT: Welcome to Derry?

A. IT: Welcome to Derry centers around the killer dancing clown, Pennywise, and the series traces his origin story rooted in Derry's town. 

Q. Is IT: Welcome to Derry related to IT novel?

A. Yes, IT: Welcome to Derry is based on Stephen King’s epic horror novel series and is a prequel of the IT universe.