Locke & Key

7.8
2020

Production

Logo for IDW Entertainment
Logo for Circle of Confusion

After their dad's murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2020

After their dad's murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 1: Welcome to Matheson

1. Welcome to Matheson

7.0

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.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 2: Trapper / Keeper

2. Trapper / Keeper

7.7

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.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 3: Head Games

3. Head Games

7.7

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.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 4: The Keepers of the Keys

4. The Keepers of the Keys

7.5

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.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 5: Family Tree

5. Family Tree

7.6

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.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 6: The Black Door

6. The Black Door

7.6

Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad in tow, Nina confronts Ellie over Joe, and Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 7: Dissection

7. Dissection

7.9

The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 8: Ray of F**king Sunshine

8. Ray of F**king Sunshine

7.9

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.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 9: Echoes

9. Echoes

7.6

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.

Still image for Locke & Key season 1 episode 10: Crown of Shadows

10. Crown of Shadows

7.8

The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone — and a dangerous door that promises plenty of trouble ahead.

Cast

Photo of Emilia Jones

Emilia Jones

Kinsey Locke

Photo of Connor Jessup

Connor Jessup

Tyler Locke

Photo of Petrice Jones

Petrice Jones

Scot Cavendish

Photo of Hallea Jones

Hallea Jones

Eden Hawkins

Photo of Brendan Hines

Brendan Hines

Josh Bennett

More Like This

Reviews

Z

zerobane

5/10

Locke and Key is a bumpy road of merging directions and fails to ever have a moderately consistent tone. Some great episodes mixed in with utter rubbish; lots of filler episodes that read like a cringe-fest teen drama. (aka a typical netflix series).

Is it a spooky horror show, is it a melodramatic glee reject, is it a suspenseful thriller, is it a boring soap opera complete ominous overly dramatic piano tones?

Yes and yes and more yes, pending which season/episode you watch.

By season 3 they verve off road after episode 1; first some side character marriage becomes center (no background or any meaning to story, the extra character and marriage just "magically" appears). Just political messaging, fast forward. Character disappears just as quickly (thank-you for wasting my time).

Next couple episodes are bunch of drama and whining; the 5-10 mins the main protagonist gets is the only good parts.

About midway through season they start to get back on track to actual story as the protagonist picks up the pieces and re-introduces thriller/horror concepts.

If you don't mind wearing out your fast forward button; worth watching.

You've reached the end.