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Season 2 – 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 2

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Critics Consensus

Locke & Key improves in a raucous second season that turns on the charm while leaping from one cliffhanger to the next.

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Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting 10/29/2021
2.5/5
"Locke & Key" has a way of drawing you in, even when it frustrates, and the messy growing pains of season two instill curiosity for a much darker season three. Go to Full Review
Gwen Ihnat AV Club 10/18/2021
B
Thanks to this pair of treasonous teenagers, Locke & Key deftly avoids the sophomore season slump, and actually builds on the suspense attached to the potential and menace in Keyhouse. Go to Full Review
Nicolas Soto But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/21/2023
8/10
Locke and Key Season 2 lives up to the hype of its previous season through various elements. A major focus is put on forgetting about magic once people become adults and the choice someone has in the matter. Go to Full Review
Karen Rought Subjectify Media 01/13/2022
4/5
Though not quite as exciting as season 1, it excelled in balancing the action of the overarching plot with the interpersonal relationships of this talented cast. Go to Full Review
Chelsie Derman The Young Folks 12/15/2021
10/10
Some shows out there you may like but not love because the content misses a special quality, a special charm. Locke and Key Season 2 has that special charm, with enough entrancing magic to lure you in. Go to Full Review
Rafael Motamayor IGN Movies 11/22/2021
7/10
The second season of Locke & Key starts off darker and more focused than its predecessor, with more horror imagery and a terrifying villain, while still finding time for a poignant story of memories and growing up. Go to Full Review
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Jonathan @JJBlade May 8 I was surprised season 2 was in some way even better than season 1. Great show! See more Rik O @Rikoshae 07/19/2024 The comic is great! The length is just right, it's creative, the action is good. I would say the first season of this show was equally great. Then season 2 arrived and everything fell flat. The magic of the first season just isn't here and I found myself struggling to watch it. I got a few episodes in before I eventually just gave up. Read the comic, it doesn't take too long and it's far better. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 01/06/2024 Season two of Locke & Key is where the series noticeably loses its footing. While the concept and magical keys remain interesting, the execution feels rushed and unfocused. Storylines jump around without enough buildup, and character decisions often feel frustrating or poorly motivated. The sense of mystery that made season one so engaging is replaced with scattered plotting, causing the tension to deflate instead of escalate. Character growth stalls, and some arcs feel repetitive rather than progressive. Even the emotional stakes feel muted, as conflicts resolve too easily or without meaningful consequence. The pacing is uneven, swinging between slow stretches and rushed climaxes that never fully land. While there are still flashes of creativity and strong performances from the cast, season two struggles to maintain coherence and momentum, ultimately feeling like a missed opportunity that weakens the overall impact of the series. See more Val C 11/20/2023 Season 1 was at least interesting with some fun, if not stupid stories. Season 2 turns into straight up boring teen drama, with little story development, less logic than a scooby doo episode, glacier-dragging pace, and even worse acting that season 1. How do actors actually get worse through time? Dialogue is strained and repetitive. Episodes fail to set up or develop any semblance of narrative continuity or plot. Just terrible. Not sure what went wrong besides, everything. See more Sankalp good S @Sanna 03/16/2023 Kinsey nd Gabe chemistry brewing shine the duo's performance nd others charming acting makest the show very much good it mainly focus on the duo I miss dodge very much but her cameos are very satisfied us nd we discovered many new keys as well nd lockes history as well that's very great nd deep origin of the series love it absolutely awesome epic 👏🥰👌😃😃♥️ See more Zack C 12/07/2022 I had to mark half star down, just because Bode pissed me off so much ... See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 22, 2021 The Premiere 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 22, 2021 The Head and the Heart Tyler grows concerned over Jackie's memory loss; Gabe probes the Lockes for information about the keys; Nina meets a mansplainer at her new job. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Small World 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Forget Me Not 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Past is Prologue Gabe insinuates himself into Tyler's search for the Memory Key; Kinsey resolves to find out what's going on with Eden; Bode visits an old friend. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 2021 The Maze At the annual Winterfest celebration, Kinsey tries to play it cool around Gabe; Bode and Duncan's key may offer a way to take down Dodge. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Best Laid Plans 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Irons in the Fire 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Alpha & Omega While Tyler works on a way to help Jackie, Gabe gives Kinsey a deadline to meet his demands; Eden manipulates Josh; a shaken Nina reaches out. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Cliffhanger Escalating threats and a devastating loss lead the Lockes into a ferocious showdown with Dodge; back at Keyhouse, Bode confronts a shocking visitor. Details
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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
Oct 22, 2021
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