This article is about Locke & Key, the Netflix adaptation. You may be looking for Locke & Key, the original graphic novel series. Not to be confused with the 2011 Fox Pilot.
Locke & Key is an American drama web television series based on the comic book of the same name created by Joe Hill. The series premiered on Netflix on February 7, 2020. Its final season aired on August 10, 2022.[2][1]
The series had originally been ordered to pilot at Hulu, who eventually passed on it. Netflix later ordered it to series for ten episodes and redeveloped the show with new scripts and a new cast.
Premise[]
"After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father's death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens (known as the 'well lady' by the youngest sibling Bode Locke)— and will stop at nothing to steal them. The three kids try to make new friends in the town and alongside discover secrets of the key house their father left behind. From Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel) and Meredith Averill (The Haunting of Hill House), the series is a coming-of-age mystery about love, loss, and the unshakable bonds that define family."
Cast[]
Main[]
- Darby Stanchfield as Nina Locke
- Connor Jessup as Tyler Locke
- Emilia Jones as Kinsey Locke
- Jackson Robert Scott as Bode Locke
- Petrice Jones as Scot Cavendish - (Seasons 1–2; recurring season 3)
- Laysla De Oliveira as Dodge - (season 1, guest seasons 2–3)
- Griffin Gluck as Gabe - (seasons 1–2; guest season 3)
- Aaron Ashmore as Duncan Locke - (season 2, recurring seasons 1 & 3)
- Hallea Jones as Eden Hawkins - (season 2, recurring season 1; guest season 3)
- Brendan Hines as Josh Bennett - (seasons 2–3)
- Kevin Durand as Frederick Gideon - (season 3, recurring season 2)
- Sherri Saum as Ellie Whedon - (season 3; recurring season 1; guest season 2)
- Coby Bird as Rufus Whedon - (season 3; recurring season 1; guest season 2)
Supporting[]
- Thomas Mitchell Barnet as Sam Lesser - (season 1; guest seasons 2–3)
- Steven Williams as Joe Ridgeway - (season 1)
- Kevin Alves as Javi - (seasons 1–2)
- Asha Bromfield as Zadie Wells
- Jesse Camacho as Doug Brazelle
- Kolton Stewart as Brinker Martin
- Jesse Camacho as Doug Brazelle
- Leishe Meyboom as Abby - (seasons 2–3)
- Genevive Kang as Jackie Veda - (seasons 1–2)
- Eric Graise as Logan Calloway - (season 1; guest seasons 2–3)
- Felix Mallard as Lucas Caravaggio - (season 1; guest season 2)
- Joy Tanner as Erin Voss - (season 2; guest season 1)
- Liyou Abere as Jamie Bennett - (seasons 2–3)
- Chris Britton as Chamberlin Locke - (season 2; guest seasons 1 & 3)
- Martin Roach as Daniel Mutuku - (seasons 1–2)
- Michael Therriault as Gordie Shaw - (season 3; guest season 2)
- Ian Lake as James Bolton - (season 3; guest season 2)
- Jeff Lillico as Samuel Coffey - (season 3; guest season 2)
- Oriana Leman as Carly Miller - (season 3)
Crew[]
- Joe Hill (executive producer)
- Andy Muschietti (executive producer)
- Barbara Muschietti (executive producer)
- Meredith Averill (executive producer)
- Ted Adams (executive producer)
- David Ozer (executive producer)
- Rory Cheyne (production designer)[3][4]
- Karl Crosby (set designer)[5]
- Henry Fong (set designer, uncredited)[6][4]
- Vincent Proce (set designer, uncredited)[7][4]
Episodes[]
Season One[]
"Welcome to Matheson" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Michael Morris - Written by: Joe Hill & Aron Eli Coleite
After the Lockes move into Keyhouse, Bode makes a new acquaintance — and a startling discovery. Tyler and Kinsey try to start over at a new high school.
"Trapper/Keeper" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Michael Morris - Written by: Liz Phang
While Nina uncovers details about Rendell's past, Kinsey helps out the Savini Squad, Tyler falls in with a bad crowd, and Bode finds another key.
"Head Games" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Tim Southam - Written by: Meredith Averill
Locating a powerful new key sends Bode's spirit soaring. Tyler's simmering rage boils over. Kinsey realizes just how much her fear is holding her back.
"The Keepers of the Keys" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Tim Southam - Written by: Mackenzie Dohr
Sporting a new hairdo and attitude, Kinsey takes a chance with Scot by sharing what's going on inside her head. Tyler tries to impress his crush.
"Family Tree" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Mark Tonderai-Hodges - Written by: Andres Fischer-Centeno
Kinsey uses a key to seek vengeance on a school bully. A troubled Nina finds a sympathetic ear. A long-buried memory casts Rendell in a new light.
"The Black Door" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Mark Tonderai-Hodges - Written by: Brett Treacy & Dan Woodward
Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad in tow, Nina confronts Ellie over Joe, and Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie.
"Dissection" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Dawn Wilkinson - Written by: Liz Phang
The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.
"Ray of F*ing Sunshine" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Dawn Wilkinson - Written by: Vanessa Rojas
Tyler and Kinsey feel torn when they figure out why Nina is acting strangely. Bode meets Rufus and Ellie's houseguest. Dodge zeroes in on the Omega Key.
"Echoes" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Vincenzo Natali - Written by: Meredith Averill & Liz Phang
As pieces begin to click into place for the Locke siblings, Ellie opens up about her connection to Dodge, and Kinsey comes clean with her friends.
"Crown of Shadows" February 7, 2020
Directed by: Vincenzo Natali - Written by: Carlton Cuse & Meredith Averill
The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone — and a dangerous door that promises plenty of trouble ahead.
Season Two[]
"The Premiere" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Mark Tonderai - Written by: Meredith Averill & Carlton Cuse
Gabe forges an unholy alliance with Eden. Kinsey prepares for the premiere of the Savini Squad's horror film. Duncan arrives at Keyhouse with big news.
"The Head and the Heart" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Mark Tonderai - Written by: Liz Phang
Tyler grows concerned over Jackie's memory loss, Gabe probes the Lockes for information about the keys, and Nina meets a mansplainer at her new job.
"Small World" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Mairzee Almas - Written by: Mackenzie Dohr
Amid Duncan's unease over a new houseguest, Gabe tries to drive a wedge between Kinsey and Scot, Bode finds an unusual key, and Nina bonds with Josh.
"Forget Me Not" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Mairzee Almas - Written by: Vanessa Rojas
With Duncan's emotional state deteriorating, Gabe confronts one of the Lockes, Tyler surprises Jackie on her birthday, and Kinsey faces up to her fears.
"Past is Prologue" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Carlton Cuse - Written by: Meredith Averill
Gabe insinuates himself into Tyler's search for the Memory Key as Kinsey resolves to find out what's going on with Eden. Bode visits an old friend.
"The Maze" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Mairzee Almas - Written by: Kimi Howl Lee
At the annual Winterfest celebration, Kinsey tries to play it cool around Gabe while a key found by Bode and Duncan may offer a way to take down Dodge.
"Best Laid Plans" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Millicent Shelton - Written by: Michael D. Fuller
Kinsey puts her acting skills to the test when the Lockes and their friends set a magical trap at Keyhouse. Josh fumes over his missing artifact.
"Irons in the Fire" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Millicent Shelton - Written by: Jordan Riggs
As the origins of the Locke family magic come to light, Tyler and Kinsey look to protect their loved ones from Gabe's expanding collection of pawns.
"Alpha & Omega" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Mark Tonderai - Written by: Meredith Averill & Liz Phang
While Tyler works on a way to help Jackie, Gabe gives Kinsey a deadline to meet his demands, Eden manipulates Josh, and a shaken Nina reaches out.
"Cliffhanger" October 22, 2021
Directed by: Mark Tonderai - Written by: Carlton Cuse & Meredith Averill
Escalating threats and a devastating loss lead the Lockes into a ferocious showdown with Dodge. Back at Keyhouse, Bode confronts a shocking visitor.
Season Three[]
"The Snow Globe" August 10, 2022
Directed by: Guy Ferland - Written by: Liz Phang
A mysterious snow globe unleashes a double dose of trouble at Keyhouse, leaving Bode out in the cold as Kinsey and Nina try to retrieve a stolen key.
"Wedding Crashers" August 10, 2022
Directed by: Guy Ferland - Written by: Michael D. Fuller
Duncan's wedding day brings a welcome surprise, and provides the perfect opportunity for uninvited guests to search the house. Bode discovers a new key.
"Five Minutes Past" August 10, 2022
Directed by: Ed Ornelas - Written by: Vanessa Rojas
Bode looks for the key that will let him see his dad, Nina confronts bad memories, and Kinsey gathers with the Savinis for an emotional send-off.
"Deep Cover" August 10, 2022
Directed by: Ed Ornelas - Written by: Mackenzie Dohr
Bode's sudden attitude change worries his family and friends, Tyler catches up with a co-worker, and Gideon forms an unholy alliance.
"Siege" August 10, 2022
Directed by: Marisol Adler - Written by: Meredith Averill
Suspicions about Bode's behavior come to a head after an unsettling discovery, while Gideon's patience runs out in his plot to possess the keys.
"Free Bird" August 10, 2022
Directed by: Marisol Adler - Written by: Jordan Riggs
Gideon's henchman grabs leverage to use against the Lockes as Tyler and Kinsey look for a way to help Bode, who's devising a clever plan of his own.
"Curtain" August 10, 2022
Gideon forces Ellie to take him to the missing key, putting an old classmate's life on the line. Nina and Bode attempt to unlock the Harlequin Chest.
"Farewell" August 10, 2022
Directed by: Jeremy Webb - Written by: Meredith Averill & Carlton Cuse
With Gideon hell-bent on acquiring the Creation Key, the Lockes race to stop him, leading to a vicious class, and a decision that changes everything.
Production[]
- On July 25, 2018, Netflix announced that it had ordered Locke & Key to series.[8]
- Filming for the first season of Locke & Key began in February 2019 and ended during June.
- Joe Hill had seen the first 8 episodes, but he didn't know when the series will become available for streaming.[9]
- Filming for the second season of Locke & Key ended in April 2021.[10]
- Filming for the third season began on May 3, 2021, and concluded on September 17, 2021.[11]
Songs[]
- Main article: Locke & Key (Soundtrack)
Both seasons of Locke & Key boast a diverse soundtrack. To date, only Dirty Monster and Clavvs have had more than one of their songs featured in the narrative. The songs include:
| Artist/Song title | Context | Source of music |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Glazer - Wasted Nun | The Lockes finish the drive to their new home in Matheson. | Tyler's earpods |
| Zombies - Time of the Season | Flashback of Sam Lesser murdering Rendell Locke. | Narration |
| GAVVI - Fight For Me ft. Lecrae | First day of school at Matheson Academy. | |
| FIDLAR - Flake | Tyler Locke plays hockey but is impeded by flashbacks of Sam's evil. | |
| Courtney Barnett - City Looks Pretty | Bode Locke uses the Anywhere Key, burgling ice cream. | Ceiling-mounted speaks at Scot Cavendish's ice cream shop |
| Dirty Monster - Feel Good | Tyler meets Jackie Veda at a party thrown by Javi. | Boom box at Javi's house |
| FOALS - Exits | Tyler, Javi, and Kinsey Locke arrive at school. | Narration |
| Hummingbird Hotel - Leaving After Midnight | Dodge scarfs down sustenance at a diner. | |
| Fonteyn - Shiny Baby Gold | Dodge scans a television, deciding where she is going. | Ceiling-mounted speaks at the diner |
| Antonella Vaglianti - Nina Maddalena | Dodge arrives in France and selects a new wardrobe. | Ceiling-mounted speaks at a French market |
| Stromae - Alors on Danse | Dodge initiates an aggressive sexual encounter with Gilles. | Ceiling-mounted speaks at a French nightclub |
| She Wants Revenge - Big Love | Bode alerts Tyler and Kinsey to his discovery of the Head Key. | Narration |
| Anna Elizabeth Laube - I'm Gone | Dodge finds the whereabouts of the late Mark Cho. | Ceiling mounted speakers at the cafe. |
| Car Seat Headrest - Bodys | Scot texts Kinsey while she is drawing. | Narration |
| Brandyn Burnette - Run (Inverness remix) | Tyler sees his younger self with the Head Key. | |
| Trills - Speak Loud | Kinsey removes and buries her fear. | |
| Luke Enyhart - Go Getter | Nina and Ellie bond over drinks. | |
| Sigrid - Don't Kill My Vibe | Kinsey cooks bacon, among other breakfast items, for her family. | Lockes' boom box |
| Festive People - Behave | Tyler returns from the library. | Tyler's earpods |
| Dillon Francis - Lost My Mind ft. Allison Wonderland | Dodge lends her Matchstick Key to Sam. | Narration |
| Dido - Give You Up | Tyler intimately embraces Jackie, while Dodge affectionately texts Kinsey. | |
| Clavvs - Echo | Tyler and Jackie have their second kiss. | |
| Yoshi Flower - Brown Paper Bag | Sam Lesser breaks out of prison, unleashing a fiery genocide in his wake. | |
| Latasha - Glo Up | Tyler navigates Javi's party to commemorate Mr. Ridgeway's legacy. | Unseen musical device |
| Twirl - This is Ridiculous | Dodge arrives at the party and meets Tyler. | |
| Leagues - Walking on Water | Dodge finds Tyler near QuikStop. | Narration |
| Dirty Monster - Coming For You | Sam arrives at Keyhouse Manor. | |
| Thomas Mitchell Barnett - Jingle Bells | Flashback of Sam disrupting class by desecrating a piglet's corpse. | Sam's vocals |
| Zhu - Light it Up ft. Tokimonsta | Dodge and Tyler grope each other. | Dodge's truck-mounted radio |
| Cole - Kinfolk | Tyler betrays Dodge, theiving her Anywhere Key. | |
| Flora Cash - You're Somebody Else | Sam receives his comeuppance following Dodge's interference. | Narration |
| Ages and Ages - How it Feels | Tyler is lying in bed when Kinsey approaches him about the sea caves. | Tyler's earpods |
| Clavvs - Lay Back (Bad Tuner remix) | Eden is ambushed by Kinsey's fear. | Eden's music box |
| Billie Eilish - Crown | Dodge fuses the Shadow Key with the Crown of Shadows. | Narration |
| Vive la Void - Devil | Dodge's master plan is disclosed to the audience. | |
| Sarah Rebecca - Call Me | Kinsey is resting inside her head. | Extra-dimensional, metaphysical cell phone |
| Saint Mesa - Lion | Frederick Gideon returns through the Wellhouse. | Narration |
Gallery[]
Promotional pictures[]
Character posters[]
BTS pictures[]
Videos[]
Locke & Key Official Trailer Netflix
Locke & Key First Official Scene Netflix
Locke & Key From Comic to Screen Netflix
Locke & Key Sneak Peek Netflix
Locke & Key Welcome to Keyhouse Netflix
Locke & Key Twist Ending Explained by Producers Netflix
I Found The Locke and Key House - Locke and Key Netflix Show Set Location Hidden in the Woods
Film set of Keyhouse filmed in Summer 2018 by Urban Explorer Freaktography. Video used with Permission.
Locke and Key Season 3 - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Locke & Key 3 - Final Season Trailer - Netflix
New on Netflix - August 2022
Locke & Key Season 3 - The Timeshift Key - Netflix
Trivia[]
- Locke & Key's rating was recently changed from TV-14 to TV-MA solely for "language". The third season contained more coarse language than previous, although it is unknown if this change was in response to second season.
- Ironically, Locke & Key is allowed two "f-bombs" per season.[12]
- The show has been praised for casting hitherto undiscovered actors/actresses who perform phenomenally, with only cast members such as Jackson Robert Scott, Griffin Gluck, Joy Tanner, Aaron Ashmore, and Kevin Durand already being well known beforehand. For instance, Emilia, Hallea, and Petrice Jones, Thomas Mitchell Barnett, and Laysla De Oliveira were names almost completely unknown to the public until Locke & Key caused them all to skyrocket on social media.
- The show has also received praise from critics for its score and for its musical selections, causing virtually unknown songs to become discovered as well, such as Wasted Nun, Give You Up, Devil, Call Me, and Shrike, with only songs such as Time of the Season, Alors on Danse, You're Somebody Else and Crown already being well-known.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
@lockekeynetflix (Locke & Key on Twitter) on Twitter
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ To End With Season 3 On Netflix
- ↑ Rory Cheyne's Official Site
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Cheyne, Rory. "Creating Keyhouse for Locke & Key." ADG Perspective Magazine, No.89, May-June 2020, pp.78-85
- ↑ Karl Crosby's Art Station Site
- ↑ Henry Fong's Official Site
- ↑ Vincent Proce's Zerply page.
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Scores Official Series Order at Netflix
- ↑ SDCC: Locke & Key co-creators tease Netflix series, more comics
- ↑ Syfy - "Locke & Key Wraps Season Two Production"
- ↑ CURRENT PRODUCTIONS - IATSE
- ↑ San Diego Comic Con (2020-07-25). "Scary Good TV: A Conversation with Horror's Top Showrunners | Comic-Con@Home 2020". YouTube. Retrieved on July 25, 2020.
External links[]
- Watch Locke & Key on Netflix
