The legend begins this fall.
Peacock has released the first official look at CRYSTAL LAKE, the highly anticipated Friday the 13th prequel series starring Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees. You can watch the newly released first-look video below, offering fans their first glimpse at the chilling reimagining of one of horror’s most iconic franchises before all eight episodes premiere this October.
Watch the First Look Below
All eight episodes of CRYSTAL LAKE premiere Thursday, October 15, 2026, exclusively on Peacock.
What Is CRYSTAL LAKE About?
Set nearly a year after the tragic drowning of her young, sickly son Jason, CRYSTAL LAKE follows single mother Pam Voorhees, who remains consumed by grief and unable to move forward.
Her fragile world is thrown into turmoil when two mysterious strangers arrive at her doorstep searching for answers about her past. Their investigation sets off a disturbing chain of events that leaves the residents of Crystal Lake questioning everything they thought they knew about Pam—and wondering who she really is.
Rather than simply revisiting familiar slasher territory, CRYSTAL LAKE promises a psychological mystery that digs into the origins of one of horror’s most enduring figures while expanding the mythology of the Friday the 13th universe.
Linda Cardellini Leads The Cast
Leading the series is Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees.
The series regular cast also includes William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom.
Recurring throughout the season are Callum Vinson, Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch, and Phoenix Parnevik.
Behind The Scenes
CRYSTAL LAKE is created, written, and executive produced by Brad Caleb Kane, whose previous credits include It: Welcome to Derry, Tokyo Vice, and Warrior.
Executive producers include Brad Caleb Kane, Marc Toberoff, Victor Miller, Robert M. Barsamian, Robert P. Barsamian, Stuart Manashil, Tyson Bidner, Michael Lennox, and Roy Lee.
Directing duties are shared by Michael Lennox (Episodes 1-3), Celine Held & Logan George (Episodes 4-6), and Quyen Tran (Episodes 7-8).
Produced by A24, the series consists of eight one-hour episodes.
Why Horror Fans Should Be Excited
For decades, Jason Voorhees has remained one of horror’s most recognizable icons, but CRYSTAL LAKE shifts the spotlight to the woman whose unimaginable loss helped shape the legend. With Linda Cardellini taking on the emotionally complex role of Pam Voorhees and A24 bringing its signature style to the franchise, the series looks poised to deliver a darker, more character-driven take on the world of Friday the 13th.
Fans won’t have to wait much longer to return to Crystal Lake when all eight episodes debut on Thursday, October 15, 2026, exclusively on Peacock.
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