Crystal Lake Premieres on Peacock, Linda Cardellini Plays Pamela
The Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake arrives on Peacock, with Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and Brad Caleb Kane as creator.
Peacock has premiered Crystal Lake, the series based on the Friday the 13th franchise, on October 15, 2026. The release was reported by comingsoon.net.
Linda Cardellini stars as Pamela Voorhees, the mother of Jason Voorhees. Brad Caleb Kane created the series and serves as showrunner.
The ensemble cast also includes Devin Kessler, Will Catlett, Danielle Kotch and Nick Cordileone.
Executive producers on Crystal Lake are Victor Miller, Marc Toberoff, Robert M. Barsamian, Robert P. Barsamian, Stuart Manashil, Michael Lennox and Tyson Bidner.
Showrunner on the series' focus
In a previous interview, Kane said he wanted to center Pamela's character arc rather than the gory elements of the Friday the 13th films, and teased that after the initial episodes "Pam goes full Friday the 13th in this season." Kane also sang the title character's voice in Disney's animated Aladdin films released in 1992, 1994 and 1996.
Quick answers
Where can I watch Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake is available on Peacock, where it premiered on October 15, 2026.
Who plays Pamela Voorhees in Crystal Lake?
Linda Cardellini plays Pamela Voorhees, the mother of Jason Voorhees.
Who created Crystal Lake?
Brad Caleb Kane created the series and serves as showrunner.