HBO's Welcome to Derry Debuts as Third-Biggest Hit
The highly anticipated It prequel series, Welcome to Derry, has set a new record for HBO with its premiere episode. According to reports, the show amassed an impressive 5.7 million viewers across three days, making it the third-largest series debut in HBO history.
To put this number into perspective, the pilots for 2022's House of the Dragon and The Last of Us held the top spots, with Dragon raking in nearly 10 million viewers in its first days alone. Meanwhile, The Last of Us garnered 4.7 million viewers in its initial days, which grew to almost comparable numbers by the end of the season.
So what contributed to Welcome to Derry's impressive debut? It's believed that the show's bloody ending and timely Halloween release helped generate buzz online, with many fans tuning in after the initial Sunday night airing. What caught HBO off guard, however, was the surprise twist in the premiere episode, which is sure to keep viewers hooked for the rest of the season.
The title sequence of Welcome to Derry has also garnered attention, with production studio Filmograph releasing a haunting intro that sets the tone for the series. Executive producer/director Andy Muschietti describes it as a "descent into dread" featuring Pennywise's ominous presence throughout Derry's history. The sequence reflects the show's goal of showcasing the catastrophic events referenced in Stephen King's novel, while also hinting at the dark underbelly beneath Derry's seemingly wholesome façade.
As viewers eagerly await each new episode, they'll be treated to a preview of the title sequence every Sunday, giving them a glimpse into the series' ominous world. With its record-breaking debut and captivating storylines, Welcome to Derry is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats for the remainder of the season.
The highly anticipated It prequel series, Welcome to Derry, has set a new record for HBO with its premiere episode. According to reports, the show amassed an impressive 5.7 million viewers across three days, making it the third-largest series debut in HBO history.
To put this number into perspective, the pilots for 2022's House of the Dragon and The Last of Us held the top spots, with Dragon raking in nearly 10 million viewers in its first days alone. Meanwhile, The Last of Us garnered 4.7 million viewers in its initial days, which grew to almost comparable numbers by the end of the season.
So what contributed to Welcome to Derry's impressive debut? It's believed that the show's bloody ending and timely Halloween release helped generate buzz online, with many fans tuning in after the initial Sunday night airing. What caught HBO off guard, however, was the surprise twist in the premiere episode, which is sure to keep viewers hooked for the rest of the season.
The title sequence of Welcome to Derry has also garnered attention, with production studio Filmograph releasing a haunting intro that sets the tone for the series. Executive producer/director Andy Muschietti describes it as a "descent into dread" featuring Pennywise's ominous presence throughout Derry's history. The sequence reflects the show's goal of showcasing the catastrophic events referenced in Stephen King's novel, while also hinting at the dark underbelly beneath Derry's seemingly wholesome façade.
As viewers eagerly await each new episode, they'll be treated to a preview of the title sequence every Sunday, giving them a glimpse into the series' ominous world. With its record-breaking debut and captivating storylines, Welcome to Derry is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats for the remainder of the season.
so yeah, it's cool that welcome to derry broke some records. what really caught my attention was that twist in the first episode tho 
i'm definitely gonna be tuning in every sunday now to see more! and omg the title sequence is giving me major chills... pennywise's presence throughout history? yeah, that sounds terrifying 
️ can't wait for this season to drop
. The twist at the end of the premiere episode was SO creepy 
. Bring on the next episode! 
! i love how the show's creators are trying to give us this creepy vibe with the title sequence and pennywise's presence throughout the series... my skin is literally crawling just thinking about it 
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. Time will tell if it lives up to the hype!
I'm not surprised Welcome to Derry broke records - the hype around it has been building up for ages! The timing couldn't be better, with Halloween just around the corner 
! The title sequence is giving me major chills too... that descent into dread vibe is perfect for a show like this 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store! 
btw did anyone else notice the title sequence tho? it gives me the heebie jeebies 
also, 5.7 million viewers is insane what's next for this show? 
... and that twist in the premiere episode? game changer 
... keeps you hooked from day one, you know? And omg, that title sequence is straight fire 
- I've seen it and I'm already getting chills thinking about what's to come! Sunday preview clips are a great idea too... can't wait for the next episode 
I'm so stoked to see Welcome to Derry breaking all those records! I've been binge-watching since the first episode dropped, and I gotta say, that twist in the premiere was mind-blowing 
. I love how they're teasing us with the title sequence every Sunday; it's got me totally hooked 
I'm so down to watch the rest of the season now, can't wait for more Pennywise drama 
. The fact that HBO took a risk on this prequel series really paid off. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good Halloween-themed show? 
. The title sequence though, that's what caught my attention, "descent into dread" sounds about right 
. Pennywise's presence is so unsettling, love how the show is hinting at all the dark stuff beneath Derry's surface. It's like, you think it's just a cute little town with a creepy clown, nope 
. The surprise twist in the premiere episode is a great start, but I want to know more about the overall storytelling arc 
It's giving me serious chills! Is that Pennywise looming over Derry's history for real? Mind. Blown 