Crystal Lake (PILOT)

A24 and Peacock may seem like odd bedfellows, but ’tis the time of year. Crystal Lake, a new horror series exploring the origins of the Friday the 13th franchise, dropped earlier this week. Set in the early 1970s and starring Velma Cardellini as Pam, a grieving mother whose son Jason drowned at summer camp, the show gives us a firsthand look at how one of the most infamous slasher franchises was born. On the podcast, we break down the 56-minute premiere, “Camp Crystal,” and discuss the show's...