It’s finally happening. Nearly four years ago, it was originally announced that a Friday the 13th prequel series was in the works. Now, Crystal Lake has an official premiere date, and it’s dropping this week – smack dab in the middle of spooky season.
Anyone familiar with the lore of Jason Voorhees knows that the killer in the first installment wasn’t the boy who drowned at Camp Crystal Lake, but his grieving mother, Pam. Crystal Lake digs into Pamela Voorhees’s backstory in a way that reminds me of what Hulu’s Castle Rock series did for Paul Sheldon’s biggest fan, Annie Wilkes.
Emmy winner Linda Cardellini steps into the role of Jason’s dear old mom. Joining her in the cast are William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins and Gwendolyn Sundstrom. The series is executive-produced and showrun by Brad Caleb Kane.
Scroll on for more information about when to watch Crystal Lake and why using a VPN can help.
When to stream Crystal Lake on Peacock
All eight episodes of Crystal Lake will premiere on Peacock on Oct. 15.
Peacock has two price tiers to choose from if you want access to the streamer’s entire catalog: Premium is the ad-supported plan, which costs $11 per month, and Premium Plus (which is mostly ad-free), at $17 per month.
You could pay less than this with Peacock’s Select tier at $8 per month, but you won’t be able to view any of Universal Pictures’ movie roster.
How to watch Crystal Lake using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with your favorite shows while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. A VPN can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes, such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions to ensure you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
