Scripted series · Netflix
Locke & Key
Secrets are meant to be unlocked.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Darby Stanchfield
Nina Locke
28 eps
Connor Jessup
Tyler Locke
28 eps
Emilia Jones
Kinsey Locke
28 eps
Jackson Robert Scott
Bode Locke
28 eps
Petrice Jones
Scot Cavendish
23 eps
Kevin Durand
Frederick Gideon
11 eps
Sherri Saum
Ellie Whedon
18 eps
Brendan Hines
Josh Bennett
18 eps
Coby Bird
Rufus Whedon
17 eps
Asha Bromfield
Zadie Wells
16 eps
Kevin Alves
Javi
11 eps
Eric Graise
Logan Calloway
9 eps
Aaron Ashmore
Duncan Locke
19 eps
Griffin Gluck
Gabe
19 eps
Hallea Jones
Eden Hawkins
21 eps
Laysla De Oliveira
Echo / Dodge
17 eps
Jesse Camacho
Doug Brazelle
17 eps
Ken Pak
Mark Cho
2 eps
Josette Jorge
Bernadette
2 eps
Kayla DeSouza
Younger Kinsey
2 eps
Bill Heck
Rendell Locke
9 eps
Nicole Stamp
Nurse Ruth
4 eps
Steven Williams
Joe Ridgeway
5 eps
Joy Tanner
Erin Voss
7 eps
Ellen Olivia Giddings
Young Kim Topher
4 eps
Sabrina Saudin
Young Ellie Whedon
6 eps
Owen Ois
Young Duncan Locke
5 eps
Genevieve Kang
Jackie Veda
16 eps
Kolton Stewart
Brinker Martin
11 eps
Felix Mallard
Lucas Caravaggio
6 eps
Tara Nicodemo
Mrs. Lafferty
2 eps
André Dae Kim
Young Mark Cho
4 eps
Thomas Mitchell Barnet
Sam Lesser
10 eps
Nick Dolan
Young Rendell Locke
7 eps
Michael Therriault
Gordie Shaw
7 eps
Nicole James
Young Erin Voss
9 eps
Aidan Shaw
Young Jeff Ellis
4 eps
Martin Roach
Detective Daniel Mutuku
8 eps
Gianpaolo Venuta
Officer Roberts
2 eps
Carson MacCormac
Benjamin Locke
3 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Locke & Key actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Locke & Key reads strongest on Character Depth, Bingeability and World Building.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 28 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
202010 episodes
7.6IMDbAfter their dad's murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.
Best episode · S01E07 Dissection
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
202110 episodes
7.4IMDbWith danger lurking closer than they know, Tyler, Kinsey and Bode unlock more family secrets as they dig deeper into the power and mystery of the keys.
Best episode · S02E05 Past is Prologue
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
20228 episodes
6.9IMDbThe Locke family uncovers more magic as they face a demonic new foe who's dead-set on possessing the keys.
Best episode · S03E05 Siege
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E07
Dissection
The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.
- Directed by Dawn Wilkinson
- Written by Michael D. Fuller, Carlton Cuse
S02E05
Past is Prologue
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.
S01E08
Ray of F**king Sunshine
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.
- Directed by Dawn Wilkinson
- Written by Carlton Cuse, Vanessa Rojas
S01E03
Head Games
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.
- Directed by Tim Southam
- Written by Meredith Averill
S01E10
Crown of Shadows
The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone — and a dangerous door that promises plenty of trouble ahead.
- Directed by Vincenzo Natali
- Written by Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill
S02E08
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.
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Aron Eli Coleite
Creator
Carlton Cuse
Creator
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Meredith Averill
Showrunner
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Tim Southam
Executive producer
Rick Jacobs
Executive producer
Andy Muschietti
Executive producer
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Frank Siracusa
Executive producer
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Chris Ryall
Executive producer
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Lindsey Springer
Executive producer
Michael Morris
Executive producer
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Lydia Antonini
Executive producer
David Alpert
Executive producer
Ted Adams
Executive producer
John Weber
Executive producer
Barbara Muschietti
Executive producer
Joe Hill
Executive producer
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Dan Woodward
Writer
Michael D. Fuller
Writer
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Vanessa Rojas
Writer
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Andres Fischer-Centeno
Writer
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Gabriel Rodriguez
Writer
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Brett Treacy
Writer
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Mackenzie Dohr
Writer
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Liz Phang
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Tim SouthamExecutive Producer
- Rick JacobsExecutive Producer
- Andy MuschiettiExecutive Producer
- Frank SiracusaExecutive Producer
- Chris RyallExecutive Producer
- Lindsey SpringerExecutive Producer
Writing
- Dan WoodwardWriter
- Michael D. FullerWriter
- Carlton CuseWriter
- Vanessa RojasWriter
- Meredith AverillWriter
- Andres Fischer-CentenoWriter
Direction
- Tim SouthamDirector
- Mairzee AlmasDirector
- Dawn WilkinsonDirector
- Michael MorrisDirector
- Mark TonderaiDirector
- Vincenzo NataliDirector
Music
- Torin BorrowdaleOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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