‘Welcome to Derry’ Finale Achieves Highest Audience for Season 1
IT: Welcome to Derry has made a significant impact with its first season finale, attracting impressive viewership. The finale, titled Chapter One, amassed 6.5 million viewers in the United States within the first three days of its release on HBO and HBO Max, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. This marks a 12% increase over the previous episode, which was the series’ highest audience.
Viewership Statistics for Season 1
- Total viewers for the finale: 6.5 million
- U.S. viewership increase: 12% from the penultimate episode
- Average global viewers for Season 1: nearly 20 million
- U.S. average viewers: 11.5 million
Comparison to Other HBO Series
Upon conclusion, IT: Welcome to Derry is now recognized as one of the top three original series debuts on HBO Max. It ranks just behind The Last of Us and House of the Dragon, showcasing its popularity and engagement with audiences.
Conclusion of Season 1
The finale of IT: Welcome to Derry provided answers regarding the supernatural entity haunting Derry. It also further explored the connection to Pennywise the Clown. However, it left viewers with numerous unanswered questions, setting the stage for potential future narratives.
Future of the Series
Although a second season of IT: Welcome to Derry has not yet been confirmed, executive producer and director Andy Muschietti has expressed a vision that spans three seasons. He indicated that Season 2 might delve into events from 1935, 27 years prior to the first season, continuing the series’ exploration of the Timeless horror cycle. Muschietti has hinted at deeper storytelling mechanisms in the backward narrative formation.
Production Team Insights
The series is produced by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti through Double Dream, alongside co-showrunners Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane. Their collaboration has played a crucial role in establishing the series’ tone and narrative depth.
