New 'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series 'Crystal Lake' Explores Jason Voorhees' Origin

• 'Crystal Lake' is a prequel series to the 'Friday the 13th' film franchise.
• Linda Cardellini stars as Pam Voorhees, Jason Voorhees' mother, in the series.
• The series has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its gore and others criticizing its overexplanation.
• 'Crystal Lake' is available to stream on Peacock.
• The series provides an unprecedented look into the backstory of the iconic horror character.