Crystal Lake Season 1 Hits Peacock With New Jason Origin
Crystal Lake is now streaming on Peacock, revealing that Jason Voorhees was turned into a mutant by Bell Flower.
Crystal Lake Season 1 has been released on Peacock, bringing a new origin story for Jason Voorhees to the streaming platform, according to slashfilm.com.
The series reveals that Jason was experimented on by Bell Flower using cockroach DNA, an experiment that turned him into a human mutant capable of surviving nuclear war. In Episode 7, titled "Friday...," the show travels back to the late 1950s to explore the history of Pam and Jason.
Elias, Jason's father, is revealed in the season after first appearing in Episode 6. Linda Cardellini plays Pam Voorhees, and Hamish Linklater plays Elias.
Young Jason is portrayed by Callum Vinson as a boy who talks and wants to be accepted, a departure from the silent killer of the films.
A Franchise on Hiatus
Before Crystal Lake, the Friday the 13th franchise had not seen a new proper entry since the 2009 remake.
Quick answers
Where can I watch Crystal Lake Season 1?
Crystal Lake Season 1 has been released on Peacock.
Who plays Pam Voorhees in Crystal Lake?
Linda Cardellini plays Pam Voorhees, while Hamish Linklater plays Elias and Callum Vinson plays young Jason.