Crystal Lake: Peacock’s Friday the 13th Prequel Series Gets Official Trailer
The story of Pamela Voorhees and the tragic origins of Jason Voorhees comes to Peacock this October.
Peacock has released the official trailer for Crystal Lake, a prequel series to the iconic Friday the 13th franchise. The series arrives on Peacock October 15.
A New Story From Crystal Lake
The series follows Pam Voorhees, a single mother struggling to cope with the death of her young, sickly son, Jason, who tragically drowned in Crystal Lake almost a year earlier.
Pam has been unable to escape her grief, but everything changes when two strangers arrive at her door and begin digging into her past.
Their questions set off a disturbing chain of events that spreads throughout the town, leaving the people of Crystal Lake asking one unsettling question: Who is Pam Voorhees?
Crystal Lake
- Director: Brad Kane
- Starring: Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, Gwendolyn Sundstrom, Callum Vinson
- Genre: Mystery, Drama
The Cast of Crystal Lake
Linda Cardellini stars as Pamela Voorhees, joined by:
- William Catlett as Levon Brooks
- Devin Kessler as Briana Brooks
- Cameron Scoggins as Dorf
- Gwendolyn Sundstrom as Grace
Brad Caleb Kane Creates the Series
Brad Caleb Kane serves as the creator of Crystal Lake, bringing a new chapter to the world established by the Friday the 13th franchise.
Rather than retelling the original films, the series goes back to the beginning to explore Pamela Voorhees and the events surrounding the death of her son Jason.
Crystal Lake Release Details
Title: Crystal Lake
Release Date: October 15, 2026
Streaming: Peacock
Creator: Brad Caleb Kane
Starring: Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, Gwendolyn Sundstrom
Final Thoughts
Crystal Lake gives Friday the 13th fans a chance to return to the infamous lake while exploring the story of Pamela Voorhees before the events of the original franchise.
With Linda Cardellini taking on the role of Pamela Voorhees and a mystery surrounding the events that shaped Crystal Lake, the Peacock series looks to offer a very different perspective on one of horror’s most recognizable stories.
Crystal Lake begins streaming October 15 on Peacock.
