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Pennywise's Dark Past Unveiled in 'Welcome to Derry'

11/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Fourth episode of HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry, titled 'The Great Swirling Deep,' premieres at 9 PM ET.
Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgård, is revealed as four main characters uncover graveyard photos documenting the clown's history of child murders.
The episode marks a moment, revealing Pennywise's full powers and linking past crimes to now.
With four episodes remaining, season finale is set for December 14, 2025, in Derry, Maine.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 film "It," directed by Andy Muschietti, is a successful adaptation of Stephen King's 1986 novel, grossing over $700 million worldwide. It explores childhood trauma through the lens of horror, featuring the Losers' Club confronting the malevolent Pennywise. This adaptation, alongside the 1990 miniseries, reflects a cultural fascination with horror as a means to address deeper psychological fears, continuing to resonate in contemporary narratives.

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Story summary

Fourth episode of HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry, titled 'The Great Swirling Deep,' premieres at 9 PM ET.
Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgård, is revealed as four main characters uncover graveyard photos documenting the clown's history of child murders.
The episode marks a moment, revealing Pennywise's full powers and linking past crimes to now.
With four episodes remaining, season finale is set for December 14, 2025, in Derry, Maine.

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