WELCOME TODERRY

The Black Spot

BEFORE WATCHING

The setup

An armed white mob has surrounded the Black Spot, where Hank, Ronnie, Will, Marge, Rich and many Black airmen are gathered. Lilly has discovered that Ingrid helped feed children to the entity. Meanwhile, the military still intends to control the force beneath Derry.

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QUICK REMINDER

The only names you need

6 people

Hank Grogan

The fugitive hiding at the Black Spot, determined not to let others be hurt on his behalf.

Rich Santos

Will’s loyal friend, trapped inside the club with Marge when violence begins.

Marge Truman

Lilly’s friend, whose new bond with Rich becomes vital during the attack.

Dick Hallorann

An airman whose psychic gift may help him find people through fire, smoke and supernatural terror.

Ingrid Kersh

Bob Gray’s daughter, still convinced the entity’s Pennywise form can become her father again.

General Francis Shaw

The commander intent on removing and studying a pillar despite warnings that it contains the entity.

WHILE WATCHING

Recap as you go

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AFTER WATCHING

Key story points

Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 7.

Content note: Prolonged racist violence, mass shooting and arson, graphic deaths, child death, fire, hate speech, body horror and grief.

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