This article contains spoilers for "IT: Welcome to Derry" season 1, episode 7, "The Black Spot."

Since the very first episode, "IT: Welcome to Derry" has emphasized that no character is safe . However, that sentiment is driven home and then some in episode 7, which features the demise of young Rich Santos (Arian S. Cartaya) — arguably the most heartbreaking death of the entire season thus far. Heck, it might even be the most devastating moment in the entire "IT" franchise, including the movies.

Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise doesn't show up until "IT: Welcome to Derry" episode 5 , but his presence has been felt since the beginning, and his evil chokehold has turned some of the Derry townsfolk into villains. This brings us to "The Black Spot," which sees a flame-engulfed shootout commen

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