Season One of Netflix's Locke & Key was released on February 7, 2020. It consists of ten episodes ranging from forty to fifty-six minutes.
The season centers around the mysteries of the ancestral home of the Locke Family located in Matheson, Massachusetts. Three siblings try to connect certain elements of the mystery to their father's death.
Synopsis[]
"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 — and will stop at nothing to steal them. From Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.) 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
- Laysla De Oliveira as Dodge
- Griffin Gluck as Gabe
- Petrice Jones as Scot Cavendish
Recurring[]
- Aaron Ashmore as Duncan Locke
- Thomas Mitchell Barnet as Sam Lesser
- Bill Heck as Rendell Locke
- Steven Williams as Joe Ridgeway
- Sherri Saum as Ellie Whedon
- Kevin Alves as Javi
- Genevieve Kang as Jackie Veda
- Asha Bromfield as Zadie Wells
- Hallea Jones as Eden Hawkins
- Eric Graise as Logan Calloway
- Martin Roach as Daniel Matuku
- Kolton Stewart as Brinker Martin
- Felix Mallard as Lucas Caravaggio
- Coby Bird as Rufus Whedon
Guest[]
Crew[]
- Joe Hill (executive producer)
- Andy Muschietti (executive producer)
- Barbara Muschietti (executive producer)
- Ted Adams (executive producer)
- David Ozer (executive producer)
Episodes[]
Keys[]
- Matchstick Key
- Mirror Key
- Anywhere Key
- Ghost Key
- Music Box Key
- Mending Key
- Head Key
- Plant Key
- Echo Key
- Omega Key
- Shadow Key
- Identity Key
Development[]
On May 9, 2016, IDW Entertainment was reported to be developing a television-series adaptation of Locke & Key again. The novel's writer, Joe Hill, was expected to write the production's pilot and serve as an executive producer. The project was being developed in association with Circle of Confusion with the intent of pitching the series to cable networks and streaming services.[1] On April 20, 2017, Hulu gave the production a pilot order. The production was developed by Carlton Cuse with Hill and set to be directed by Scott Derrickson. Cuse was expected to serve as the potential series' showrunner and executive producer alongside Hill, Derrickson, Lindsey Springer, Ted Adams, and David Ozer. Production companies involved with the pilot were slated to include Carlton Cuse Productions and IDW Entertainment.[2] On July 14, 2017, it was reported that Andy Muschietti was replacing Derrickson as the pilot's director, as Derrickson was forced to drop out of the production due to a scheduling conflict.[3] On March 27, 2018, it was reported that Hulu had passed on the pilot and declined to order it to series.[4]
On May 29, 2018, the production was reported to be in final negotiations with Netflix for a series order. Netflix redeveloped the property and discarded the prior pilot ordered by Hulu. Due to scheduling conflicts, Andy Muschietti was not expected to direct the production's new pilot, but would continue to serve as executive producer alongside Hill, Cuse, Adams, Ozer, and Barbara Muschietti. Production companies involved with the new iteration of the project were set to include Genre Arts and IDW Entertainment.[5] Michael Morris directed the first two episodes and serves as an executive producer.[6] In adapting the comic for the Netflix series, the fictional town where Keyhouse Manor is located was changed from Lovecraft, Massachusetts to Matheson, Massachusetts. According to Cuse and Averill, this change had been suggested by Hill; because of the comic's Lovecraftian themes, the setting's name was to honor author H. P. Lovecraft, but Hill wanted to honor author and screenwriter Richard Matheson for the series, instead.[7] Despite the fact the series had not yet received an order beyond its first season, writing for a potential second season began ahead of the series' first-season premiere.[8] On March 30, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season[9]. On December 18, 2020, ahead of the second-season premiere, Netflix renewed the series for a third season.[10] On April 6, 2022, it was announced that the third season would be the show's last, and that the series's structure had been planned out after the success of the first season.
Casting[]
In August 2017, Frances O'Connor and Jackson Robert Scott were cast in the pilot's main roles.[11] In September 2017, Megan Charpentier and Nate Corddry were reported to have joined the pilot's main cast.[12] In October 2017, Jack Mulhern, Danny Glover, and Owen Teague had been cast in starring roles in the pilot.[13] Alongside the announcement of the production's move to Netflix, it was revealed all of the series' roles would be recast with the exception of Jackson Robert Scott as Bode Locke. On December 19, 2018, Connor Jessup and Emilia Jones were cast to replace Mulhern and Charpentier, respectively.[14] In January 2019, Sherri Saum, Griffin Gluck, Steven Williams (replacing Glover), Darby Stanchfield (replacing O'Connor), Laysla De Oliveira, and Kevin Alves joined the cast with Gluck, Stanchfield, and De Oliveira in main roles and Williams and Alves set to appear in a recurring capacity.[15] In February 2019, Petrice Jones and Thomas Mitchell Barnet (replacing Teague) joined the main cast; Asha Bromfield and Felix Mallard were cast to appear in recurring roles.[16]
Mirroring their appearances as characters in the comic book, creators Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez had cameo appearances in the first-season finale as paramedics.[17]
Filming[]
Principal photography for the series took place from February 11 to July 5, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario.[18] Scenes within the fictional Matheson, as well as some other exterior scenes, such as the outside of the Drowning Caves, were filmed in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Keyhouse itself was a constructed set and shot at Cinespace Film Studios in Toronto along with other internal scenes.[19]
Music[]
The score to the show was composed by Torin Borrowdale.[20] When writing the main theme for the series, Borrowdale wanted to elicit a feeling of magic and whimsey that would come with exploring a house with magical keys for the first time. Borrowdale implemented a solo cello in a low register for Dodge's theme to capture both the beauty and the darkness of Dodge's character.[21] For Bode's theme, he created a simple tune that would be adaptable to the varying situations Bode got himself into, in which the variations on his theme would reflect the current mood of the scene. The soundtrack was released on March 13, 2020.[22]
Reception[]
The series received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with the score, set design, and visual effects being singled out as highlights of the show. Critics mainly praised the show's handling of themes relating to loss and trauma, as well as its use of horror genre elements, while criticizing the use of teen drama and romance subplots to drag out the story. The performances of Jackson Robert Scott and Laysla De Oliveira received particular praise.[23]
Release[]
In December 2019, Netflix announced that the series would be released on February 7, 2020, in the US and Canada.[24] On January 8, 2020, Netflix released an official trailer for the series.[25] A world premiere was held on February 5, 2020, in Hollywood, California.[26]
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Screenshots[]
Character posters[]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Being Developed Again As TV Series By IDW Entertainment - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Drama From Carlton Cuse, Joe Hill & IDW Gets Hulu Pilot Order, Scott Derrickson To Direct - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’: Andy Muschietti To Direct Hulu Pilot Based On Graphic Novel - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Not Going To Series At Hulu As Streamer Pauses Pilot Orders - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Drama From Carlton Cuse & Joe Hill Nears Series Order At Netflix - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’: Michael Morris To Direct First Two Episodes Of Netflix Drama - Deadline
- ↑ Why Did Locke and Key Remove Lovecraft for the Netflix Show? - IGN
- ↑ Netflix’s Locke & Key Season 2 Already In The Works Before Season 1 Premieres - Screenrant
- ↑ ‘Locke And Key’ Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Renewed For Season 3 At Netflix As Co-Showrunner Meredith Averill Signs Overall Deal With Streamer - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’: Frances O’Connor To Star In Hulu Pilot From Carlton Cuse & Joe Hill - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’: ‘It’ Actress Megan Charpentier To Play Kinsey Locke In Hulu Pilot - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’: Newcomer Cast As Tyler Locke, Danny Glover Co-Stars In Hulu Pilot - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’: Connor Jessup & Emilia Jones To Play Tyler & Kinsey Locke In Netflix Series From Carlton Cuse & Joe Hill - Deadline
- ↑ Sherri Saum Joins Netflix's Locke & Key - TVLine
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Series Adds Petrice Jones as Series Regular - Variety
- ↑ NETFLIX'S LOCKE & KEY FEATURES A META CAMEO FROM ITS CREATORS ... BASED ON THE SAME CAMEO IN THE COMIC - SYFY
- ↑ 2019 Productions in Canada - IATSE
- ↑ Where Was ‘Locke & Key’ Filmed? Welcome to Beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia - Decider
- ↑ Torin Borrowdale to Score Netflix’s ‘Locke & Key’ - Film Music Reporter
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Composer Torin Borrowdale Reveals The Hidden Notes of His Netflix Score - Decider
- ↑ NETFLIX’S LOCKE AND KEY COMPOSER TORIN BORROWDALE UNLOCKS THE MAGICAL POWER OF MUSICAL EXPLORATION - Nofspodcast
- ↑ Locke and Key review – step inside Netflix's house of horrors - The Guardian
- ↑ ‘Locke & Key’ Gets Netflix Premiere Date - Deadline
- ↑ Netflix's first Locke & Key trailer welcomes you to Keyhouse - EW
- ↑ “Locke & Key” a new original series launches on Netflix 2/7 Check out more here #Premiere #CastPhotos #Trailer #LockeAndKey - Red Carpet Report TV