"IT: Welcome to Derry" Episode 3 Premieres November 9; Show Achieves Strong Viewership
The horror drama "IT: Welcome to Derry" continues with its third episode premiering on November 9, 2025, on HBO and Max at 9 PM ET PT. The series, which explores the origins of Pennywise, has garnered significant viewership, attracting 5.7 million viewers in its first three days. New episodes will now air weekly on Sundays until the season finale on December 14. Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise, supported by an ensemble cast.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 33%, Centre 34%, Right 33%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100).
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesofindia— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
Both articles focus on the release details and viewership of the horror series "IT: Welcome to Derry." There is no political content or framing present in either article, making it impossible to assess political bias.
The sentiment across both articles is positive and promotional, highlighting the show's successful debut, strong viewership numbers, and the return of Pennywise. The tone is enthusiastic about the series' continuation and its appeal to horror fans.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.