Welcome to Derry: Episode 7 Reveals the Mystery of Bob Gray and the Black Spot Tragedy

Episode 7 of "Welcome to Derry" reaches a crucial turning point with the fire at The Black Spot club.

The tragedy happened when a mob stormed the club in search of Hank Grogan, but ultimately locked it down and set it on fire, killing many of the Black soldiers inside.

Director Andy Muschietti explained that they wanted to expand on the book's information about this tragedy while remaining true to the core of the story.

This fire marks one of the darkest moments in Derry's history, depicted in the series.

In this horrific incident, not all of the main characters survive.

Rich (Arian S. Cartaya), one of the beloved young characters, dies while trying to save Marge (Matilda Lawler) from the flames.

Rich's death is portrayed as a touching sacrifice, confirming that "Welcome to Derry" is not shy about depicting brutal consequences.

One of the most shocking revelations in episode 7 of "Welcome to Derry" is the resolution of the Bob Gray mystery.

This episode reveals that Bob Gray was a real man, a clown known as "Pennywise the Dancing Clown" from the early 1900s, before being consumed by the ancient darkness of "It."

His backstory reveals that Bob was a widower and single father to his daughter, Ingrid.

A flashback shows Bob promising Ingrid that he would become "Periwinkle," her Pennywise companion.

The episode also features Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) interacting with Ingrid, who still believes he is her father, before Pennywise declares he will "sleep."

This moment effectively ends the mystery of Bob Gray and indicates the full resurrection of the even more terrifying entity "It."

Following the Black Spot fire incident, the military, led by Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), begins tracking down an ancient pillar that served as a barrier to the monster in Derry.

Major Hanlon (Jovan Adepo) initially believes this pillar will be used to trap the creature.

However, in a tense discussion with General Shaw (James Remar), it is revealed that the military's true plan was not to kill the creature, but to free it.

Meanwhile, Ingrid Kersh (Madeleine Stowe), previously introduced as the head housekeeper at Juniper Hill Asylum and Bob Gray's daughter, reveals her secret allegiance to Pennywise.

The "Welcome to Derry" series is an expansion of the "It" film universe, directed by Andy Muschietti, who also produced the series.

Set in 1962, the series draws inspiration from interlude chapters in Stephen King's "It" novel, which provide a deeper look into the dark history of the town of Derry and the entity Pennywise.

Muschietti stated that the series' primary goal is to answer fundamental questions about "It," such as its motives and presence in Derry.

With three planned seasons set in 1962, 1935, and 1908, "Welcome to Derry" seeks to provide a comprehensive narrative about the origins of the so-called "cursed" town.

The first season of "Welcome to Derry" consists of eight episodes, premiering on October 26, 2025.