Peacock will release "Crystal Lake," a new prequel series to the Friday the 13th franchise, on October 15, 2026. The show stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and explores events leading up to Jason's origin story in the '70s. Viewers can watch it for free through various streaming service trials or memberships that include Peacock access.
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The new Friday the 13th prequel series titled Crystal Lake premieres on Peacock on October 15, 2026, with all eight episodes dropping simultaneously. The series, created by Brad Caleb Kane and starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees, offers a backstory to the franchise's iconic villain Jason Voorhees. Additional cast members include Joy Suprano, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, Gwendolyn Sundstrom, Nick Cordileone, Danielle Kotch, and Phoenix Parnevik. The show explores events at Camp Crystal Lake in the 1970s before Jason's tragic drowning incident, providing context to his origins as a horror icon.
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A new chapter of the Friday the 13th franchise is coming to Peacock just in time for Halloween!
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Crystal Lake, the upcoming prequel series from Peacock and A24, gives viewers a fresh perspective on the story behind one of horror’s most recognizable villains.
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The eight-episode series stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees, the mother of Jason Voorhees, and takes place years before Jason becomes the masked killer that fans know from the franchise.
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The series comes from Brad Caleb Kane, who serves as creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer.
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Kane previously worked as co-showrunner on It: Welcome to Derry, another horror prequel series.
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So, when does Crystal Lake premiere? What is the new series about?
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Who stars alongside Cardellini?
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And can you watch Crystal Lake for free?
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Here’s everything you need to know.
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When Does Crystal Lake Come Out? Crystal Lake Release Date:
All episodes of the Friday the 13th prequel premiere Thursday, October 15, 2026 on Peacock.
What Is Crystal Lake About?
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Set in the ’70s at the infamous Camp Crystal Lake, the series takes viewers back to the beginning of the Voorhees family story.
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Nearly a year after her son Jason tragically drowns in the town lake, Pam is still struggling with his death.
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But when two strangers come to Crystal Lake digging into her past, they set off a chain of unsettling events that leave the town questioning who Pam really is.
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As that mystery unfolds, the story goes beyond the events of the original Friday the 13th film, exploring parts of the Voorhees family fans haven’t seen.
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Peacock describes the show as an exploration of Pam’s personal journey and the origins of the Voorhees family, while creator Brad Caleb Kane said the series is a psychological thriller with the atmosphere of a paranoid ‘70s thriller.
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For a refresher on the franchise before Crystal Lake premieres, see our guide to watching all 12 Friday the 13th movies in order.
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Who Stars in Crystal Lake?
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Crystal Lake Cast:
Linda Cardellini leads the cast as Pamela Voorhees, with Callum Vinson playing her son, Jason.
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The ensemble also features:
- Joy Suprano as Rita
- William Catlett as Officer Levon Brooks
- Devin Kessler as Brianna
- Cameron Scoggins as Officer Dorf
- Gwendolyn Sundstrom as Grace
- Nick Cordileone as Crazy Ralph
- Danielle Kotch as Claudette
- Phoenix Parnevik as Barry
Can You Watch Crystal Lake For Free?
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The series will stream exclusively on Peacock, which does not offer a free trial directly through its website.
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However, viewers can get a seven-day free trial of Peacock Premium Plus through Prime Video.
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Walmart+ is another option, with a 30-day trial currently available for $1 that includes Peacock.
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Instacart+ also includes a Peacock subscription with its membership, while eligible DIRECTV subscribers receive two months of Peacock Premium when they add the Movies Extra Pack.
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Students can get Peacock Premium for $6.99/month for 12 months with verification, and you can cancel anytime.
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Peacock currently offers two subscription types: Premium with ads and Premium Plus ad-free.
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Peacock Premium costs $12.99/month, while Premium Plus costs $19.99/month.
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You can save a bit by subscribing to one of Peacock’s annual plans, which give you 12 months for the price of 10.
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These cost either $129.99 with ads or $199.99 without ads.
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Peacock Premium Plus is also available to subscribe to via Prime Video with a seven-day free trial that you can’t get by subscribing directly on Peacock.
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Crystal Lake Trailer:
Crystal Lake premieres Thursday, October 15 on Peacock.
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