Six episodes into "IT: Welcome to Derry", and honestly, I'm wondering how a show tied to one of the most iconic horror universes manages to feel so... harmless. The vibe is weirdly juvenile, too. It feels like it was made as an intro to horror for kids who get scared by foggy streets and their own shadows. The show tiptoes around the idea of horror without ever committing. The pacing isn't good either: it crawls, stalls, wanders, and somehow finds a way to drag even more. Pennywise's presence (or lack of it) is another issue. Sure, I get that they're trying to build tension slowly, but it ends up feeling like filler instead of suspense. And the plot somehow manages to feel both bloated and empty. I find watching it is exhausting - but not in a thrilling way. Just exhausting. I came in expecting dark, twisted, psychologically messed-up horror. Instead, I got a soft, PG-13 "My First Horror Series", complete with training wheels and bubble wrap. It's sanitized, predictable, and feels weirdly terrified of its own source material - which, ironically, is supposed to be the thing terrifying us. Yeah, sure, it can be something to pass the time. And if you're a huge fan of the "IT" universe, you might enjoy the lore expansions, but for casual viewers, it's a mixed bag at best. Unless some miracle happens in the last two episodes (highly unlikely, but I'll humor the possibility), my disappointment stands. This one barely taps you on the shoulder.

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