IT Welcome To Derry Episode 5 Reaction

In "29 Neibolt Street," Welcome to Derry cranks up the terror as Pennywise the Dancing Clown finally struts into full view, courtesy of Bill Skarsgård's chilling return. The episode dives deep into the sewers beneath Derry, where ancient lore unfolds.

Meanwhile, young Lilly rallies her ragtag crew—including a hallucinatory "survivor" Matty—to rescue their pal Phil from the depths, only to stumble into a nightmare of personal demons and impostor twists. Dick Hallorann grapples with his "shining" gone haywire, unlocking ghostly portals that blur the line between the living and the dead, while the military's bold bid to weaponize Pennywise backfires spectacularly. It's a gory, psychedelic gut-punch that remixes King's mythology with fresh horrors, leaving Derry's barriers cracking and the kids' fears wide open for the feast. Perfect mid-season fuel for the entity's endless hunger—Buckle up, this clown's just getting started.