Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The highly anticipated supernatural horror series "It: Welcome to Derry" is gearing up for its culmination.
The eighth episode, titled "Winter Fire," will conclude the first season, promising even more suspense and mystery.
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The finale is scheduled to air on December 14, 2025, in the US and December 15, 2025, in the UK, marking the conclusion of the 1965 timeline.
The series serves as a prequel to the 2017 film "It" and its 2019 sequel, exploring the origins of the ancient shapeshifting entity known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise, bringing the iconic horror back to the screen.
Uncovering Derry's Dark Mysteries: A Recap of Previous Episodes
The seventh episode, "The Black Spot," presented several crucial turning points that laid the foundation for the "Welcome to Derry" finale.
The story begins with the revelation of Pennywise's origins through Bob Gray in 1908, a clown whose identity was taken over by the entity.
Bob Gray's daughter, Ingrid, believes Pennywise is carrying her father's identity, adding an emotional layer to the terror.
Tensions escalate when a Black-owned bar, The Black Spot, is attacked by a racist mob, where Pennywise emerges and preys on the victims amidst the chaos.
During this horrific incident, Rich demonstrates incredible courage by saving Marge, sacrificing himself by hiding her in a refrigerator and sitting on it.
Meanwhile, Dick Hallorann attempts to help the children by communicating with spirits, including the Shokopiwah chieftain, to guide them through the tunnels.
Meanwhile, Ingrid is confronted by the Deadlights by Pennywise after realizing the truth about the entity, causing her to fall into a near-coma.
General Shaw also orders the military to melt the pillar trapping the entity, hoping to control Pennywise as a national weapon, despite Leroy Hanlon's attempts to stop him.
The terror becomes even more personal when Pennywise attacks Will Hanlon while wearing traditional war paint, leaving Will's fate uncertain.
Amidst all this chaos, Charlotte Hanlon plots to transport Hank Grogan, Ronnie's father, across the Canadian border after he is reported dead.
Climax of Terror in the "Winter Fire" Finale
Episode 8, "Winter Fire," will be a dramatic conclusion to the first season of "Welcome to Derry," focusing on the closure of the 1965 timeline.
Fans will finally learn about Will and Ingrid's condition after their terrifying encounter with Pennywise and the Deadlights.
The military's next move regarding the melted pillar will be a major focus, with General Shaw expected to face consequences for his actions.
Additionally, a thick fog will envelop the town of Derry, sparking fan theories linking this phenomenon to Stephen King's "The Mist," suggesting a potentially intriguing interuniverse connection in the "Welcome to Derry" story.
Pennywise Direct Confrontation?
To save Derry from the growing threat, the Hanlon family, Rose, Dick, and the children will team up in a desperate effort.
Lilly Bainbridge's Shard may play a crucial role, potentially being used as a replacement for the pillar the military destroyed, in hopes of forcing Pennywise back into its 27-year hibernation.
The hope of stopping Pennywise rests on this partnership.
A direct confrontation with Pennywise is also expected, particularly with Marge being dragged away by the entity, suggesting that Pennywise's threat is becoming more widespread and indiscriminate.
The finale is expected to offer a "shocking (and potentially very bloody) conclusion," setting the stage for the already confirmed second and third seasons.
Andy Muschietti himself hinted at a "bigger arc" that will unfold in the future of "welcome to derry".