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HBO’s ‘Es: Welcome to Derry’ Premieres Oct. 27, Sets Reverse Three-Season Origin Story

Season one foregrounds Derry’s early‑1960s setting as the show blends social history with Stephen King’s lore.

Overview

  • Viewers can watch the premiere on Sky and WOW starting Oct. 27.
  • Season one is set in 1962, opening with a child’s disappearance and a community confronting prejudice.
  • The creators have outlined two additional seasons set in 1935 and 1908 to complete the backward timeline.
  • Episodes will adapt novel incidents including the Black Spot fire and the Bradley Gang massacre.
  • Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, whom co‑showrunner Brad Kane describes as an interdimensional being that exploits fear and hate.