IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 ‘Now you see it’: What all is there?
Episode 3 of IT: Welcome to Derry, titled “Now You See It”, is set to premiere on November 9, 2025, promising darker secrets, terrifying revelations, and the continued menace of Pennywise in 1960s Derry.
What happened in Episode 2?
Episode 2 intensified the supernatural horror and social tensions in Derry in 1962. Following a gruesome theatre massacre, police scrutiny centred on Hank Grogan, while Lilly Bainbridge struggled with guilt and trauma after her father’s accidental death. Meanwhile, the military investigation uncovered a hidden mystery beneath Derry, including a 1930s-era car filled with skeletons—laying the groundwork for new storylines in Episode 3.
What can viewers expect in Episode 3?
Titled “Now You See It,” Episode 3 will delve deeper into the spread of fear across Derry. The military subplot featuring Major Leroy Hanlon will take centre stage, and the skeleton-filled 1930s car is expected to connect to Pennywise’s recurring reign of terror. Fans can anticipate Pennywise’s manipulations becoming more visible, terrifying, and integral to the unfolding dark secrets of the town.
Meet the 1960s Derry cast
Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. The ensemble cast bringing 1960s Derry to life includes:
- Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon
- Jovan Adepo as Major Leroy Hanlon
- James Remar as General Shaw
- Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann (from The Shining)
- Stephen Rider as Hank Grogan
- Amanda Christine as Ronnie Grogan
- Clara Stack as Lilly Bainbridge
- Matilda Lawler as Marge
Connection to Stephen King’s universe
The appearance of Dick Hallorann confirms a crossover with The Shining, expanding the mythology of King’s universe. This inclusion suggests that Derry’s evil is part of a larger narrative, linking IT: Welcome to Derry to other iconic Stephen King stories.
When will the season conclude?
Season 1 spans eight episodes, concluding on December 14, 2025. Episode 3 airs on November 9, 2025. The series is planned as a three-season arc, exploring Derry’s curse across different time periods. Season 2 will be set in 1935, offering insight into an earlier awakening of Pennywise.
Critical reception
Critics have praised IT: Welcome to Derry for its deep character development, psychological tension, and gory, mystery-filled horror. Many consider it one of the best adaptations of Stephen King’s works, noting its focus on suspense and storytelling over simple jump scares.