Peacock releases initial footage and first-look materials for “Crystal Lake,” an upcoming “Friday the 13th” origin prequel series from A24. The project stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela “Pam” Voorhees and is set up as a darker backstory that ties Pam’s grief to Jason’s childhood. Multiple outlets describe the series as exploring Pam’s attempt to move forward after the death of her young, sickly son Jason, who drowns as shown in the series’ premise. TVLine highlights the first footage and presents it as centered on Pam seeking revenge. Fox News similarly characterizes the trailer as revealing an origin story for the franchise, positioning the series as an “Friday the 13th” prequel. Deadline adds production and release details, noting that “Crystal Lake” arrives on Peacock on October 15, and that it is created by Brad Caleb Kane. Overall, the early promotional content focuses on Pam Voorhees and her motivations, signaling a franchise story rooted in her personal loss and subsequent actions.