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Audiences are thrilled for the horror series the Derry series, which is earning acclaim and incorporating references from other Stephen King works. Following the premiere, the network declared that the second installment will premiere ahead of schedule, scheduled ideally for October 31st.

Schedule Change Details

Beginning on October 31 at midnight PT, the second episode of the Derry prequel will premiere on the streaming service, before its linear broadcast. The remaining installments of the eight-episode season will premiere on Sunday nights on HBO and HBO Max, building toward the season finale on Sunday, December 14.

Storyline Summary

Based in the Derry mythology, the new series borrows elements from the original story while building upon the universe brought to life by director Andy Muschietti in the recent movie adaptations. It Chapter One focused on adolescents facing supernatural evils, making it appropriate that the series upholds that legacy. Nevertheless, the first installment of the HBO series proves it intended to escalate the fear, offering heightened horror than the movies and establishing a harsh vibe for the upcoming episodes.

Setting and Themes

Taking place in the 1960s, this show features a fresh cast of grown-ups and kids residing in a seemingly idyllic town concealing a dark secret. This place operates on a cruel, recurring cycle—characterized by violence, bigotry, and the supernatural, as a terrifying being resurfaces every 27 years. Even though the series might sound like it skews too close to the movies on the surface, what sets apart the digital program is its parallel storytelling—told from the eyes of both children and adults at the same time. The kids are especially susceptible to It's terror, but older characters don't escape facing their personal demons arising from Derry’s deep-seated bigotry and lurking supernatural forces.

It: Welcome to Derry premieres on the 31st of October at 12 a.m. Pacific Time.