Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake has opened with an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it the franchise’s highest-rated entry. The eight-episode show arrives on Peacock on 14 October.
01Summary
- 01Crystal Lake is a prequel to the Friday the 13th franchise and launches this week on Peacock.
- 02The series has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes at 87%, which would make it the highest-rated project in the franchise.
- 03The score is still subject to change as more critics file reviews, with the rating listed at 86% at the time of writing.
- 04The show stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and Callum Vinson as the young Jason Voorhees.
- 05All eight episodes premiere on 14 October on Peacock.
02Why it matters
The series marks the Friday the 13th franchise’s first move into television and gives long-time fans a new on-screen entry after years without a major film release. Its strong critical start could also bring new viewers to the horror series.
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