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Season 1 – Locke & Key

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Following their father's murder, three siblings move into a house filled with reality-bending keys; from the comics by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.
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Locke & Key — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though Locke & Key at times struggles to strike a consistent tone, it captures enough of the essence of its source material to provide a fiendishly fun and sufficiently spooky time.

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Aja Romano Vox 02/19/2020
Alas, that tonal shift regulates much of Locke & Key's original unhinged diabolical entertainment, and not for the better. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 02/13/2020
Even as a distraction, Locke & Key looks like a misfire. The little guy Bode is a captivating character, but not as enchanting as any figure in Stranger Things. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 02/11/2020
2.5/4
Despite the first-rate production design of the first 10 episodes, the Netflix series seems to be in search of a tonal identity... Go to Full Review Norman Wilner NOW Toronto 03/20/2020
4/5
Based on Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez's grim comic books, this fantasy series finds interesting middle ground between Edward Gorey and Lemony Snicket Go to Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL 03/06/2020
It's not just the kids. Stanchfield's performance is thin, but the worst of the adults is De Oliveira. She comes across as less of a demon and more of a smirking runway model. Go to Full Review Kylie Klein-Nixon The Post NZ 03/02/2020
Characters make illogical choices, the magic is annoyingly inconsistent and, for a show about magical keys that lend the holder strange and wonderful powers, they don't seem to get used very effectively or very often. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jonathan @JJBlade May 8 Amazing show! I wish I had watched it while it was on. See more Jeff V Apr 23 The only way this show makes sense is that the adults don't retain any memory of what is happening. Otherwise the problems will be solved in 1 episode. All the characters have the emotional intelligence of a 3 year old. The mental facilities of a 7 year old and the problem solving skills of a 4 year old. I might have been too generous with this scale. The writing for this show is unpalatable. Anyone above the age of 10 would find the show frustrating and silly. And the show would be inappropriate for anyone under the age of 12. See more Eric M 11/30/2024 Emilia Jones is cute. See more Rachel G 09/26/2024 Keeps you at edge in the end of every episode, definitely a good supernatural, thriller series with a unique storyline. See more Leo G 08/23/2024 Season one was awesome! Feels very stranger things too me which is a main reason i loved it See more Natnael B 04/25/2024 Amazing start i binged this season wow i really enjoyed it. The Drama family stuff and the whole thrilling worked for me it took me by surprise i hope it shall keep like this one. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Joe King

Creator

Jackson Robert Scott

Bode Locke

Connor Jessup

Tyler Locke

Emilia Jones

Kinsey Locke

Sherri Saum

Ellie Whedon

Griffin Gluck

Gabe

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Welcome to Matheson After the Lockes move into Keyhouse, Bode makes a new acquaintance and a startling discovery; Tyler and Kinsey start over at a new high school. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Trapper/Keeper Nina uncovers details about Rendell's past, Kinsey helps out the Savini Squad, Tyler joins a bad crowd, and Bode finds another key. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Head Games Locating a powerful new key sends Bode's spirit soaring; Tyler's rage boils over; Kinsey realizes her fear is holding her back. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 7, 2020 The Keepers of the Keys Sporting a new hairstyle and attitude, Kinsey takes a chance with Scot by sharing what's going on inside her head; Tyler tries to impress his crush. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Family Tree Kinsey uses a key to seek vengeance on a school bully; Nina finds a sympathetic ear; a long-buried memory casts Rendell in a new light. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 7, 2020 The Black Door Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad; Nina confronts Ellie over Joe; Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Dissection The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for destroying their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Ray of F**king Sunshine Tyler and Kinsey feel torn after figuring out why Nina is acting strangely; Bode meets Rufus and Ellie's houseguest; Dodge focuses on the Omega Key. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Echoes As things begin to fall into place for the Locke siblings, Ellie opens up about her connection to Dodge, and Kinsey comes clean with her friends. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Crown of Shadows The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone and a dangerous door that promises trouble ahead. Details

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Locke & Key — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Joe King
Executive Producer
Joe King, Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill, David Ozer, Ted Adams, Lindsey Springer, Aron Eli Coleite, Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, David Alpert, Rick Jacobs
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 7, 2020
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