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What to Watch After IT: Welcome to Derry
From Derry’s Darkness to New Horizons: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Horror‑Hungry Audiences
When the shadows of Derry stir, viewers crave more than just another scare—they want stories that echo the same pulse‑quickening blend of childhood terror, small‑town secrets, and relentless mystery. Enter a quartet of shows that each capture a facet of that allure: the freshly minted Irish thriller "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast," the suburban nightmare "The 'Burbs," and the darkly compelling sequel "Dexter: Resurrection." Together they span the spectrum from new‑blood intrigue to beloved genre staples, promising both fresh thrills and familiar chills.
"How to Get to Heaven from Belfast" delivers a razor‑sharp mix of dark comedy and mystery, perfect for fans who loved IT’s misfit camaraderie and eerie atmosphere. "The 'Burbs" taps into the classic fear of the seemingly safe neighborhood turning deadly, a timeless horror trope that resonates with IT’s small‑town dread. Finally, "Dexter: Resurrection" offers a high‑octane, psychologically twisted journey that mirrors IT’s grim, supernatural tension, while its strong audience reception guarantees a binge‑worthy experience. This curated blend of new, classic, and fan‑favorite titles ensures every lover of IT’s haunting world finds a fresh obsession to sink their teeth into.
Why these shows are similar to IT: Welcome to Derry
In 1962, amid a spate of unexplained disappearances of local children, a group of misfit friends begin to suspect a long-buried ancient evil lurking. As the kids set out to determine what's really going on, a rising unease prompts several townspeople to work together to restore peace – all while a U.S. military operation seeks to exploit Derry for its own objectives.
These recommendations branch out from IT: Welcome to Derry with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
TV • 2026
mystery • comedy • drama
Why Watch Next
A fresh, 2026 series that blends sharp humor with a haunting investigation, echoing IT's blend of dread and camaraderie among misfit youths, making it a perfect modern companion for fans of atmospheric suspense.
Overview
Three lifelong pals embark on a chaotic quest to solve the mystery of their old friend's suspicious death and keep their own dark secret under wraps.
The 'Burbs
TV • 2026
comedy • mystery
Why Watch Next
This audience‑favorite mixes suburban normalcy with lethal secrets, mirroring IT’s small‑town menace while delivering the kind of crowd‑pleasing tension that keeps viewers glued to the screen.
Overview
Set in present-day suburbia, a young couple returns to the husband's childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbors move in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
Dexter: Resurrection
TV • 2025
crime • drama • mystery
Why Watch Next
A critically acclaimed sequel that dives deep into a tormented anti‑hero’s quest, its dark psychological edge and mystery‑driven plot align tightly with the grim, supernatural horror of IT: Welcome to Derry.
Overview
Dexter Morgan awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City, determined to find him and make things right. But closure won't come easy. When Miami Metro's Angel Batista arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined - and that the only way out is together.