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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E2 — The Thing in the Dark

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IT: Welcome to Derry•Season 1•Episode 2

The Thing in the Dark

7.7/10 · 19,008 votesNov 2, 202566 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

While Charlotte and Will navigate their new life in Derry, Ronnie worries about her father's fate.

Directed byAndy Muschietti

Written byAustin Guzman

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Taylour Paige

Taylour Paige

Charlotte Hanlon

Jovan Adepo

Jovan Adepo

Leroy Hanlon

James Remar

James Remar

General Francis Shaw

Stephen Rider

Stephen Rider

Hank Grogan

Matilda Lawler

Matilda Lawler

Marge Truman

Amanda Christine

Amanda Christine

Ronnie Grogan

Clara Stack

Clara Stack

Lilly Bainbridge

Blake Cameron James

Blake Cameron James

Will Hanlon

Arian S. Cartaya

Arian S. Cartaya

Rich Santos

Chris Chalk

Chris Chalk

Dick Hallorann

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Andy Muschietti

Andy Muschietti

Director

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Austin Guzman

Writer

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Daniel Vilar

Director of Photography

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Pier Lefebvre

Visual Effects Supervisor

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Colin Kimia

Set Supervisor

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Kyle Brunet

Digital Imaging Technician

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Episode Summary

"The Thing in the Dark" is episode 2 of IT: Welcome to Derry season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 19,008 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Austin Guzman, it aired on November 2, 2025.

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