Welcome to Derry concluded its 8 episode run on HBO with a grand finale that ties plot threads and links with future sequels and the films It and It Chapter Two. Though not perfect, this ambitious bookend set in 1962 shows the power of Pennywise on Derry and beyond with devastating results. The young kids stick together for their friend and with the adults, try to stop the murderous monster. Though the military subplot doesnt quite work, the focus on the classmates does. There is a surprise appearance during a crucial moment and a nice link to the films at the very end. This isn't everyone's cup of tea to be sure, and there are graphic moments, but for fans, it was a pretty good, fascinating expansion of the Pennywise mythology and the Stephen King Universe. (Just the first episode alone does not follow expectations, and you will never ever think of The Music Man the same way again.) With the enormous success of this series, expect two more prequels that go back to 1935 and 1908.
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