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Following the conclusion of It: Welcome to Derry, fans are curious to know what happened to the people of Derry and whether they were really able to take down Pennywise. Being a prequel, it's clear that the clown was never meant to die, as he appears in the hit IT movies.
However, Lilly and her friends put him to sleep, finally bringing back a little peace in the town. Apart from the fate of Pennywise, many fans wonder if Lilly made it out alive or does she lost her life in the frozen river.
So, as seen in the finale of It: Welcome to Derry, Lilly survives and later honors her loyal friend, Rich, at his funeral. She has been the main character from the start, and makes sure to use the dagger against the deadly clown to put him to sleep.
Throughout the episode, Lilly faces notable challenges. After witnessing fog all around the town, she, along with Marge and Ronnie, set out on a quest to find the missing High School students. And when they reach the frozen river, they all confront Pennywise.
It: Welcome to Derry: Who is Lilly and what shapes her pain
Lilly Bainbridge is the central character of It: Welcome to Derry’s first season. She is a 13-year-old girl living in Derry in the early 1960s, who is quiet, sensitive, and mostly burdened by grief and pain in her life. Unlike cheerful kids, Lilly lacks confidence, and this is what Pennywise likes about her.
As for her appearance, Lilly can be seen wearing modest and old-fashioned clothes, which tells a lot about her personality. She also wears a charm bracelet, given by her close friend Matty Clements.
One of the turning points in Lilly's life is the death of her father. He was killed while working in a factory, and on the same day, Lilly left her mood ring there. Later, she's institutionalized at Juniper Hill to recover from the trauma and pain.
When Lilly returned to school, she was mocked by other students. They troubled her, and this made her feel lonely. As a result, Pennywise was able to play with her mind .
It: Welcome to Derry: Lilly's encounter with IT and her quest to find the truth
As revealed in It: Welcome to Derry, Matty was one of the closest friends Lilly had before he disappeared. The night Matty vanished, they also exchanged small charms at the Standpipe, which Lilly treasured.
Months later, Lilly begins hearing Matty’s voice coming from her bathtub drain, begging for help and claiming something is holding him captive. This terrifying moment marks her first undeniable encounter with the supernatural. From that point on, Lilly refuses to believe Matty is simply gone.
She decides to find out the truth, so Lilly teams up with other kids like Phil, Teddy, and later Ronnie. Pennywise also starts manipulating Lilly, but she doesn't give up. She tries everything to prove there's a monster in the town, but Pennywise keeps destroying her proofs and plans.
Also Read: It: Welcome to Derry finale: Every character death explained
What did Lilly do in the finale of It: Welcome to Derry? Explained
In the finale of It: Welcome to Derry, Lilly steps into a leadership role. When Will is taken, she teams up with Marge and Ronnie to bring him back. Guided by psychic signs, they track Pennywise across a frozen river while carrying a strange cosmic dagger.
The weapon reacts to Lilly’s fears, amplifying her self-doubt. She is terrified that her choices will lead to her friends’ deaths, but Marge and Ronnie refuse to let her face that fear alone.
As Pennywise taunts them and threatens Marge’s future, everything nearly falls apart. Dick Hallorann’s psychic interference and the appearance of Rich Santos’ ghost give them a final chance.
Lilly helps complete the ritual that traps Pennywise once more. In the end, she accepts that the evil may return someday, but her journey is finished. Visiting her father’s grave, Lilly finally finds emotional peace and release.
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