A24's Crystal Lake Tops Peacock Chart After October 15 Debut
Peacock released all eight episodes of the Friday the 13th prequel series on October 15, 2026, and it hit No. 1 on the U.S. Top 10 TV Shows list within a day.
Peacock released all eight episodes of its A24 slasher series Crystal Lake on October 15, 2026, and the show reached the No. 1 spot on the platform's Top 10 TV Shows list in the U.S. one day after its premiere, overtaking the One Chicago franchise.
The series stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and Callum Vinson as Jason. It was developed by showrunner Brad Caleb Kane and is an A24 production.
Crystal Lake holds a 75% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside an 84% audience score.
What the series covers
The show is set years before the events of the original Friday the 13th movie, beginning with the apparent drowning of Jason. It expands the franchise's mythology with origin stories for characters including Officer Dorf, Claudette, Barry and Crazy Ralph.
One visual nod to the films: Jason wears the same overalls and blue flannel shirt he wore in Part 2, according to MovieWeb.
Quick answers
When did Crystal Lake premiere on Peacock?
All eight episodes were released on Peacock on October 15, 2026.
Who plays Pamela Voorhees and Jason in Crystal Lake?
Linda Cardellini plays Pamela Voorhees, and Callum Vinson plays Jason.
What are Crystal Lake's Rotten Tomatoes scores?
The series holds a 75% Certified Fresh rating and an 84% audience score.