Pennywise’s Shocking Family Twist in Derry Finale Leaves Fans Baffled

The eighth episode of It: Welcome to Derry has left viewers reeling, with one particular moment causing a stir among fans. If you haven’t caught the finale yet, best to look away now—there are spoilers ahead.

Unexpected Family Ties Unveiled

In a surprising turn, Pennywise lets Marge in on a secret: she’s destined to become Margaret Tozier, the future mum of Richie Tozier. For those keeping track, Richie is a key member of the Losers’ Club, the group that eventually takes down Pennywise in It: Chapter Two. The finale even features a photo cameo of young Richie, played by Finn Wolfhard, while Bill Hader portrays the adult version.

Pennywise, ever the cryptic character, seems to know that Richie will play a part in his downfall. He claims to experience all points in time at once, remarking that his end could just as easily be a beginning. This revelation has left punters scratching their heads—why doesn’t Marge warn Richie about the lurking danger, and why doesn’t Pennywise try to change his fate?

Fan Theories and Clown Fears

One theory doing the rounds offers a clever explanation for Marge’s silence. In It: Chapter One, the other Losers are haunted by Pennywise and their worst nightmares, but Richie only faces him properly at Neibolt Street, surrounded by clowns—a fear he’d already admitted to. When someone asked why Marge wouldn’t tip Richie off about Pennywise, another fan suggested,

“She just focused on raising a very confident kid! Or maybe she did and that’s why he was scared of clowns idk.”

So, while Marge might not have spelt out the threat, she could have at least warned him to steer clear of clowns, which might explain his phobia.

This twist has sparked plenty of debate. Some reckon Pennywise could keep looping back in time to dodge his demise, while others think the cosmic turtle Maturin might step in to break the cycle in future seasons. There’s also talk that Pennywise only became aware of his fate after the General destroyed the pillar, hinting at a new kind of freedom for the creature.

What’s Next for Derry?

The show’s creators are keen for a second season, though nothing’s been locked in yet. In the meantime, fans are filling the gap with guides to the best series on HBO Max and keeping an eye out for upcoming Stephen King adaptations.

The finale wraps up with a clever twist, setting the stage for another season and addressing a major gripe with prequels. Viewers have been left “destroyed” but are already hanging out for what comes next.