Crown Lake

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Crown Lake
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Genre
Created by Sara Shepard
Starring
Narrated by Lilia Buckingham [1]
Opening theme"Play Nice"
by Jules LeBlanc
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes24
Production
Producers
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time10-21 minutes
Production company Brat
Original release
NetworkBrat
ReleaseJune 20, 2019 (2019-06-20) 
May 31, 2022 (2022-05-31)

Crown Lake is an American anthology web series series produced and distributed by Brat TV. The series is written by Sara Shepard and produced by Shepard alongside Lilia Buckingham. It first premiered on June 20, 2019, and was renewed for a second season later that year. The first two seasons were set in 1994 and 1995 respectively. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a third season with a new cast and set in present day.

Contents

Premise

Set in 1994, the series follows Eleanor "Nellie" Chambers as she navigates being a new student at an elite boarding school with a guide left behind by a former student. [2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 8 [4] June 20, 2019 (2019-06-20)August 8, 2019 (2019-08-08)
2 8 [5] December 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)January 30, 2020 (2020-01-30)
3 8April 12, 2022 (2022-04-12)May 31, 2022 (2022-05-31)

Season 1 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
11"Don't Tell"June 20, 2019 (2019-06-20)
In 1994, Nellie Chambers has a rough first day at Crown Lake Academy, but finds solace in the pages of a diary left behind by a former student, Heather Masterson.
22"Tattle Wall"June 27, 2019 (2019-06-27)
At Crown Lake, dirt gives you power. But, is having power at the Academy worth losing a potential new friend over? Nellie's about to find out.
33"The Escape"July 4, 2019 (2019-07-04)
Nellie and her popular roommate Tiffany set aside their differences (if only briefly) to escape detention.
44"Girl's Rule"July 11, 2019 (2019-07-11)
Nellie and popular boy Josh hit it off until she learns about a long-standing and controversial rule about girls held during the Crown Lake Boys' Scavenger Hunt.
55"Birdsong"July 18, 2019 (2019-07-18)
Unable to cope with the drama of Crown Lake, Nellie returns to her hometown, Attaway, but quickly discovers that things aren't much better at home.
66"Revenge"July 25, 2019 (2019-07-25)
After the Scavenger Hunt debacle, Nellie returns to Crown Lake with vengeance.
77"Who is Heather?"August 1, 2019 (2019-08-01)
Nellie uncovers a sad truth behind Tiffany's tough exterior. Meanwhile, Ryan investigates some of the strange goings-on at Crown Lake . . . with Nellie at the center.
88"We All Wear Masks"August 8, 2019 (2019-08-08)
Nellie attends the masquerade ball, but uncovers much more than just the faces behind the masks.

Season 2 (2019–20)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
91"The Haunting"December 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
A new semester at Crown Lake means it's time for "Heather" to find a new target . . . but, is Nellie up for the challenge? New student Lucy Quinn is nervous enough as it is, but will “Heather” be enough to help her out? Josh isn't sure about new student Nick.
102"Programming 101"December 12, 2019 (2019-12-12)
Nellie struggles with the “Heather” system, especially after she and Lucy become friends. The schools new Guidance Councillor, Ms Rose (a former Crown Lake student), stirs up trouble for Nellie. Chloe sticks up for a rebellious girl, Lola, when her “secret” is exposed on the Tattle Wall by Lucy.
113"Takedown"December 19, 2019 (2019-12-19)
Nellie and Lucy devise a scheme to knock Tiffany off her throne of popularity. Meanwhile, Lola tries to join the Wrestling Team and Josh becomes concerned about Nick’s “cures” which he is dealing to his new friends.
124"Who We Become"December 26, 2019 (2019-12-26)
Tensions are at an all-time high as Lola challenges Chad, the Captain of the Wrestling Team. Josh confronts Nick about his "services", and Nellie stands up for Chloe against Tiffany’s bullying.
135"New Queen"January 9, 2020 (2020-01-09)
With Tiffany's secret about her older brother exposed, Nellie rises up as the new Queen Bee. Meanwhile, Chloe faces her inner demons as she navigates her feelings about Lola.
146"The Crypt"January 16, 2020 (2020-01-16)
Nellie spends the day in the "crypt” after Ms Rose gives her a cruel and unusual detention. Meanwhile, Chloe goes on an impromptu date and the entire school faces backlash when Nick's "study pills" are uncovered.
157"Midterms"January 23, 2020 (2020-01-23)
As Nellie seeks revenge on Ms Rose, Chloe confronts her confusion, and Tiffany's recent financial problems are exposed. Nellie and Lucy sneak into Ms Rose’s office, learning Ms Rose was a student at Crown Lake at the same time as Nellie’s mother, Dana Roth, was. Nellie realises it was Ms Rose who got her mother expelled. They also find rude and cruel comments about all the students written by Ms Rose, which they expose. All the students are hurt and offended by Ms Rose, causing Headmistress Merriweather to fire her.
168"The Key"January 30, 2020 (2020-01-30)
Nellie, Chloe and Tiffany uncover home truths about Nellie’s mother, revealing that the reason Ms Rose hates Nellie is because her mother bullied Ms Rose very badly. Meanwhile, Nick desperately tries to hide his drugs to avoid expulsion.

Season 3 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
171"Heather Is Back"April 12, 2022 (2022-04-12)
New student Molly has a rough first day at Crown Lake Academy in 2022. Headmistress Chloe Hauser takes maternity leave and is replaced by Headmistress Baker.
182"Secrets Out"April 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
Molly makes a startling discovery which opens the gates to the past. Molly’s roommate, Ari, has a difficult conversation with her best friend Lisa, and an even worse conversation with her boyfriend, Oliver.
193"I Think She Did It"April 26, 2022 (2022-04-26)
A scandalous post is made about Ari on a new app for the school, The White Rabbit, designed by a girl named Morgan
204"The Past Comes Knocking"May 3, 2022 (2022-05-03)
Molly and Ari are forced to be in detention together. Morgan’s app, The White Rabbit, gets hacked.
215"Rumor Has It"May 10, 2022 (2022-05-10)
Oliver continues bullying Ari, along with mean girl Felicity. Molly seeks answers about Nellie Chambers and the Great Crown Lake Fire in 1996 from Headmistress Baker.
226"Take Back The Narrative"May 17, 2022 (2022-05-17)
Ari comes out as gay to the school via The White Rabbit. Ari’s sister Callie leads a protest against the dress code. Molly ends up getting suspended from school, however as her home is far away in California she is kept under house arrest in her dorm.
237"Riddle Me This"May 24, 2022 (2022-05-24)
Despite her obsessions with Heather Masterson getting her suspended, Molly cannot help herself from trying to figure out Heather’s latest riddle. Molly’s stepfather, Nick Lazaro, visits her.
248"The End Is The Beginning"May 31, 2022 (2022-05-31)
Ari and Lisa are locked in Heather’s den. A power cut started by Heather causes yet another fire to start.

Production

In May 2019, it was announced Sara Shepard would produce the series for Brat, with Francesca Capaldi, Emily Skinner, Kyla-Drew, Ollie Walters, Glory Curda, and Lucas Stadvec in the cast. Lilia Buckingham would co-produce in her debut producing gig and narrate. [1] [6]

The first episode premiered on June 20, 2019. In November 2019, a teaser and trailer were released for season 2, which premiered on December 5, 2019. [3]

Through Twitter, Brat hinted that plans for a third season were in development, but on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [7]

Brat confirmed on Twitter that season 3 was in development. [8]

In February 2022, Brat confirmed on Twitter that it had started filming saying it'd be "a little different" and shared a teaser. [9]

Reception

Last updated on June 8, 2022
SeasonNumber of views

(first episode)

Number of views

(last episode)

13.3+ million1.3+ million
21.9+ million1.2+ million
3648+ thousands177+ thousands

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