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'Crystal Lake' reviews laud 'Friday the 13th' prequel series

Rotten Tomatoes critics are praising the Crystal Lake series, a prequel to the Friday the Thirteenth films; it arrives well-reviewed and still near water.

On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 8:44 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by Forbes: “‘Crystal Lake’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Laud ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:44 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
BBN covered this story before: Ink hits London; Line Of Fire backup script; Crystal Lake rule (October 12).

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Forbes‘Crystal Lake’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Laud ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWelcome back, and I have wonderful news. Forbes says the Rotten Tomatoes reviews for Crystal Lake, the Friday the Thirteenth prequel series, are glowing.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorGlowing. For a show about a summer camp.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCritics are cheering, Dale. The camp finally got its good review, and I think the lake deserves a little credit too.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe lake has been reviewing people for decades. Nobody ever gave it stars.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen we invite the lake to the premiere.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWearing a hockey mask, obviously.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe BBN Drama Index gives it a four out of ten, because the critics are thrilled and the counselors are not.