Pennywise begins to appear in It: Welcome to Derry starting with Episode 5 of the current season, with the clown returning in visible form only from that point onward. Prior episodes tease his presence through indirect hints and ominous imagery, but the full clown manifestation is reserved for later in the season. Key notes:
- Episode 1–4: Pennywise is teased rather than shown in full, using ominous hints and the broader mythos of IT to set up his return.
- Episode 5 onward: Pennywise appears in his classic form and/or in forms tied to his iconic persona, with the series cultivating suspense by delaying his full reveal.
- Additional context: The show has discussed pacing the Pennywise appearances to keep him unpredictable, echoing the approach seen in the films and prior adaptations.
If you want, I can summarize exact moments from each episode or pull quotes from official recaps to pinpoint the first explicit Pennywise appearance in Episode 5 and describe how the portrayal evolves in subsequent episodes.
