Fans Praise “It: Welcome to Derry” as the Ultimate Pennywise Portrayal, Apologizing to Muschietti for Previous Doubts

With the finale just around the corner, fans are buzzing about Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal of Pennywise in *It: Welcome to Derry*. Episode 7 has been hailed as one of the finest interpretations of the iconic clown ever captured on screen.

Heads up, there are minor spoilers ahead for episode 7 of *It: Welcome to Derry*, so if you haven’t caught up yet, you might want to skip this. But be sure to check out our spoiler-free review of the series first.

In the penultimate episode, titled “The Black Spot,” viewers finally get some insight into Pennywise’s backstory as Bob Grey and how he transformed into the terrifying entity we know. The episode also features one of the most shocking moments in the series, showcasing a catastrophic event that Pennywise exploits to feed on his victims in a truly brutal manner.

This is precisely what fans have been anticipating. One user on Reddit expressed their previous disappointment with Pennywise’s portrayal in Andy Muschietti’s *It: Chapter 2*, released in 2019, but felt that the seventh episode of *Welcome to Derry* more than compensates for it. “Mr. Muschietti, I’m sorry for doubting you,” they remarked.

“This episode alone might be the best depiction of Pennywise across any medium. Take my hand? Do I have a face on my face? They see you too? The MEATCLEAVER? I’m Pennywise, your dancing daddy? The pool of gore? The last scene on the fridge?? I had to replay all these moments like three times. Bill is incredible. Just had to share my excitement!”

Other fans seem to share this sentiment, with one commenting, “In Chapter 2, [Muschietti] had to cut a lot of content, and maybe to appeal to a broader audience, he left out some of the best material. But this episode proves he has immense talent.” Another added, “Skarsgård shines by revealing the real Bob Grey before going full psycho clown as Pennywise.”

According to IMDb, “The Black Spot” is currently the most popular episode of *It: Welcome to Derry*, boasting an impressive score of 9.5 out of 10. The Stephen King spin-off will conclude on December 14 with its eighth and final episode, titled “Winter Fire.”