Locke & Key season 2 will feature new keys designed by comic artist Gabriel Rodríguez. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Joe Hill and Rodríguez, Locke & Key premiered on Netflix in February 2020. The series follows Nina Locke (Darby Stanchfield) as she moves to Matheson, Massachusetts with her three children the wake of her husband’s murder. The children soon discover that there are a number of mysterious keys, which can be used to unlock different doors in magical ways. A demonic entity, known as Dodge, is later revealed to be searching for the keys in order to fulfill evil goals. The series was renewed for season 2 in March.
The keys were a driving force for the adaptation’s initial ten episodes. Fans were introduced into the Anywhere Key, The Matchstick Key, The Music Box Key, and The Echo Key which allows the voice of a deceased person to be heard. Although there are some differences in the way each individual key is depicted between the source material and the Netflix adaptation, each key looks distinctive and adds to the visual flair of Locke & Key which has garnered praise. When the show returns for its second season, the keys will undoubtedly continue to be important. But fans will be in for a few surprises, as well.
That’s according to Rodríguez himself. On Twitter, the comic book artist revealed that he was honored to cook up a few of the surprises that will be waiting for viewers of Locke & Key. Rodríguez’s comments came in response to Meredith Averill, the showrunner of the Netflix adaptation, as she noted that she’s been having conversations with Rodríguez about the design of new keys. Their exchange has been included below.
Fans have been sharing what they’d like to see in a second season of Locke & Key. One frequent hope is that the Netflix drama uses its source material more freely. The comic series features all kinds of strange and unique keys, such as The Hell Key, which would make for a potentially interesting diversion. On the flipside, in terms of more lighthearted scenarios, the series could explore The Animal Key or The Gender Key for an episode or two.
While it’s understandable that the show wouldn’t want to burn through too much early on, and in fact this is a problem with many initially popular series, sophomore installments are typically when shows get more experimental and begin to hit their stride. Based on what Rodríguez and Averill are teasing, Locke & Key may be revving up to do just that.
Source: Gabriel Rodríguez