There’s are a few interesting facts that one should know about the mystery series Locke & Key. One of those things is the fact that this is yet another story that was adapted from a book. In this show’s case, it was adapted from a graphic novel that was written by author Joe Hill, who is the son of famed author Stephen King.
Even though this series might seem as though it is just another tale about a family moving into a creepy old mansion, this is unique.
Best: Echoes - 7.5
One of the highest rated episodes of this series is one called “Echoes,” and it is certainly one of the more revealing ones in the series. It has 7.5 stars. Firstly, this episode explains why a certain character has been hanging around the Locke family a lot since they moved into their new home.
Secondly, this is also a time in the series where all of the good characters start banding together to save the Locke family and keep things from getting worse. This is also the episode where the older two Locke kids tell their friends what is going on in their home.
Worst: Dissection - 7.5
"Dissection” is one of the least popular episodes of the series so far, and it currently has 7.5 stars out of a possible 10. While this episode may not be one the best ones, there are still some really intense scenes in it, since a certain person from the Locke family’s past pops up and terrorizes them once more.
During this episode of the series, the person who’s responsible for the death of Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode’s father appears, and he holds the family at gunpoint, essentially making them fear for their lives and relive a horrible moment over again.
Best: The Keepers Of The Keys - 7.6
This episode has a rating of 7.6 stars on IMDb, and it’s all about being totally fearless. While most people would probably shy away from telling someone they have recently befriended about personal things, Kinsey opens up to Scot, someone she hasn’t known long, about some personal things. Additionally, it seems that this episode is all about how people should confront their fears.
But, it also shows that there can be problems with that, too. When Kinsey is no longer afraid of anything, she kind of creates some new problems by being too brave and care-free, which is not good.
Worst: Family Tree - 7.5
IMDb users have given the episode called “Family Tree” 7.5 stars, making it one of the least popular episodes of the series so far. In the beginning of the series, the only character that was hearing any whispers was Bode.
However, in this episode, his siblings begin to hear them as well. But, this episode also shows fans an evil side of Kinsey. It shows that having too much power is not good for some people. Kinsey has had enough of a certain person’s attitude at school, so she begins using the magic of one of the keys against them.
Best: Crown Of Shadows - 7.6
The episode called “Crown Of Shadows” has a rating of 7.6 stars out of a possible 10 on IMDb. During this episode, the Locke children and some of their friends band together to defend their home, but there is a rather unexpected twist that follows.
There are a lot of fascinating facts about this episode of Locke & Key. For example, the two people who are responsible for creating the Locke & Key comic books make an appearance as a couple of paramedics at the end of it. There is also a mistake that involves Gabe’s hands, which some might have noticed.
Worst: Welcome To Matheson - 7.5
The episode called “Welcome To Matheson” is the first episode in the season (and the series in general), and it has an overall rating of 7.5 stars. Even though it’s one of the least popular episodes in the series, this one has some interesting facts that fans might want to know.
For example, there are a couple of shots that are similar to ones shown in the movie The Shining. In addition, Tyler makes a reference to Bates Motel when he suggests the style of the key house is similar to Norman Bates. This episode of full of interesting references.
Best: Head Games - 7.8
Fans have given an episode called “Head Games” 7.8 stars out of 10 on IMDb. There is a lot going on in this episode, but the writers of the series managed to handle it all very well, as the plot is still very easy to follow, and it is interesting as well.
This is the episode that shows Kinsey finding out just how held back she is by her own fears, which is why she gets rid of them in her own way, leading to the episode where she is fearless. Meanwhile, Bode gets his hands on an additional key.
Worst: The Black Door - 7.4
While viewers have loved many episodes of Locke & Key, the same cannot be said for this one, since they have given it a rating of 7.4 stars on IMDb. While many of the episodes in the first season of the show tend to focus on a very interesting tale that is extremely unique, there are still some that seem like more of a teenage drama, and this is one of them, which is why some people do not like it that much. It focuses on drama that happens between Kinsey and her friends, as well as Tyler’s romantic relationship.
Best: Ray Of F**king Sunshine - 7.8
“Ray Of F**king Sunshine” is an episode that has been given an overall rating of 7.8 stars on IMDb. In addition, this is yet another episode of the series that puts a lot of attention on a topic that is very hard to deal with, and also very real.
Nina, the mother of Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode, is a former alcoholic. In this episode, her two oldest children begin to realize that their mother is relapsing, since she begins to behave the way she did when she was drinking in the past. This is the eighth episode in the season.
Worst: Trapper/Keeper - 7.4
“Trapper/Keeper” is the least popular episode in the entire series, and it is has been given 7.4 stars. But despite the fact that it is not nearly as popular as some of the other episodes in the series, it’s still worth a watch, since there are a lot of cool things to catch in it.
Fans who really pay close attention to it might notice a very familiar face in one of the scenes. The locksmith in this episode is played by none other than the special effects artist Tom Savini, who served as a big inspiration for this series.