In a shocking twist, it's revealed that Ingrid Kersh, the kindly housekeeper at Juniper Hill Asylum who befriends troubled teenager Lilly Bainbridge, is actually Mrs. Kersh - an incarnation of Pennywise, the demonic clown from Stephen King's It universe.
The connection was first hinted at in episode three when Lilly sought out Ingrid for advice and encouragement. The show revealed that Ingrid had a personal connection to Pennywise, having delivered Mabel to the basement where she was devoured by the supernatural entity as a child.
Ingrid, played by Madeline Stowe, was the daughter of Bob Gray, who was later revealed to be an older incarnation of Pennywise. The young Ingrid heard a patient named Mabel claim that "there are no such things as clowns in pipes" - a phrase that would later become synonymous with Pennywise's modus operandi.
In episode six, Lilly discovers the shocking truth about Ingrid and Pennywise when she finds a photo album filled with pictures of Ingrid dressed up as a clown, alongside a picture of her father from 1908. When Lilly confronts Ingrid about the resemblance, she reveals that "no one who dies here ever really dies" - a chilling warning that foreshadows the horrors to come.
As it turns out, Ingrid has been dressing up in her clown costume for 27 years, trying to reconnect with her long-dead father while also luring children into Pennywise's clutches. It's revealed that Ingrid was driven by grief and a desire to see her beloved father again - a twisted motivation that ultimately puts the lives of those around her at risk.
The connection between Ingrid and Pennywise is a chilling reminder that even those who seem harmless can be hiding dark secrets. As one fan has noted, "you'd better be extremely careful before you trust anyone" in Derry, where the lines between reality and horror are constantly blurred.
The connection was first hinted at in episode three when Lilly sought out Ingrid for advice and encouragement. The show revealed that Ingrid had a personal connection to Pennywise, having delivered Mabel to the basement where she was devoured by the supernatural entity as a child.
Ingrid, played by Madeline Stowe, was the daughter of Bob Gray, who was later revealed to be an older incarnation of Pennywise. The young Ingrid heard a patient named Mabel claim that "there are no such things as clowns in pipes" - a phrase that would later become synonymous with Pennywise's modus operandi.
In episode six, Lilly discovers the shocking truth about Ingrid and Pennywise when she finds a photo album filled with pictures of Ingrid dressed up as a clown, alongside a picture of her father from 1908. When Lilly confronts Ingrid about the resemblance, she reveals that "no one who dies here ever really dies" - a chilling warning that foreshadows the horrors to come.
As it turns out, Ingrid has been dressing up in her clown costume for 27 years, trying to reconnect with her long-dead father while also luring children into Pennywise's clutches. It's revealed that Ingrid was driven by grief and a desire to see her beloved father again - a twisted motivation that ultimately puts the lives of those around her at risk.
The connection between Ingrid and Pennywise is a chilling reminder that even those who seem harmless can be hiding dark secrets. As one fan has noted, "you'd better be extremely careful before you trust anyone" in Derry, where the lines between reality and horror are constantly blurred.
I'm shocked! I didn't see this coming at all! The whole thing is so creepy 
Madeline Stowe's character is literally the ultimate twist - who would have thought Ingrid was Pennywise's daughter? And that backstory with her dad and Mabel... ugh, it gives me chills 
The way Ingrid's character is slowly revealed to be this sinister force behind Lilly's adventures is just masterful. I'm low-key impressed by how well the show executed this plotline 
. Maybe she's just trying to fill her life with joy and connection by embracing the spirit of her dead dad. Who are we to judge? Let's not forget, Pennywise is a master manipulator – he's got them wrapping around his finger in no time 
. I'd rather think Ingrid's just a complex person trying to find happiness than some twisted creature lurking beneath the surface.
And now Lilly has to deal with this whole thing... I'm just waiting for something crazy to happen at this point 
Like, why would she pretend to be so nice and friendly if she's actually got some major Pennywise vibes going on? 
It makes total sense now about how Ingrid was trying to connect with her dad through her clown costume, but it's still super dark. 
Like, I get that she was grieving and stuff, but still, that's some twisted motivation right there 
her whole backstory with Pennywise is so tragic 
its not just about being a creepy clown, its about a daughter trying to connect with her dead dad. also, what if Lilly wasnt the only one who knew? maybe there were others around Ingrid who knew too? that would add another layer of tension to the show 
. I loved how it was hinted at throughout the show, but that final reveal in episode 6 was mind-blowing 
. It's a dark reminder that even someone who seems nice can have a sinister side. I'm definitely keeping my distance from Mrs. Kersh from now on 
and saw the most gorgeous sunset with these huge fluffy clouds that looked like cotton candy 
i swear it was so peaceful and reminded me of how tiny our problems really are in the grand scheme of things. have you guys ever tried those new trail mix flavors at the store? i'm totally obsessed with the spicy one 
The whole thing just feels so wrong, you know? Like, how did no one suspect something was off about Ingrid? This show always knew how to keep us on the edge of our seats... now it's just terrifying thinking about what's gonna happen next 
. It's crazy how easily we can get blind-sided by people who seem all nice and harmless on the surface, but have this dark secret lurking beneath 
. Can't wait to see where this storyline goes from here! 
. Like, where are all the thoughtful comments and analysis of the show? It feels like everyone just jumped into the thread shouting "OMG I KNEW IT!" without even saying what it was about 
. Can't we have a more nuanced conversation about this episode?! The platform could do so much better than this... 
anyway, this just made me wanna watch the whole it series again for the first time 
. It makes sense that she's been dressing up as a clown for 27 years trying to reconnect with her dad - it's like she's trying to fill the void left by his death