By Ben Wright (@iamzavagno | www.xgeeks.co.uk)
This review is spoiler-free.
Synopsis:
The Locke family uncovers more magic within Keyhouse, while a new threat — the most dangerous one yet — looms in Matheson with plans of his own for the keys.
The wonderful Locke & Key has finally come to an end after three exciting and spellbinding seasons! First of all, I am glad that Netflix at least allowed the show to end its story on its own terms, especially given the fact that the streaming service has a habit of scrapping shows that are incomplete, story-wise.
I have loved and enjoyed both of the previous seasons, based on the outstanding graphic novel series, and the third season of Locke & Key does not disappoint! One thing I am most pleased about is that it feels like the stories and characters are wrapped up in the right way. Everything feels natural and unforced, so when you look back at all three seasons, they all fit seamlessly into one satisfying story. The cast and crew should be very proud of what they have achieved with Locke & Key.
Of course, the show’s biggest selling point is the keys! And while the first two series really reveal most of them, there are still one or two surprises in store for the audience to keep that magical feeling going! Likewise, the existing keys are all used to great effect once again and make for some great story and character moments.
In terms of the cast, the main trio of Connor Jessup (Tyler), Emilia Jones (Kinsey) and Jackson Robert Scott (Bode) are once again great in their respective roles, and all have their own separate personal journeys to undertake. All three of these performers have such great chemistry on screen that you do feel like they are genuine siblings, which just makes the performance and the family drama elements just that little bit more special. Since the first season, I have been a huge champion of Darby Stanchfield (Nina) – and now that she is aware of the keys and their power, she is no longer an outsider, but an influential character within the main story in this final season. Aaron Ashmore (Duncan) is also back, albeit in a reduced role, but as a big Ashmore fan, every time he does appear he has a big influence on the show! Laysla De Oliceria (Dodge) also returns in her quest role – not a spoiler as she was all over the promotional output – and for what limited time she has, she brings that menacing and threatening presence to the show that we witnessed so beautifully in the first season, which was another huge plus point! From what was teased last season, I had high hopes for Kevin Durand (Captain Gideon) as the show’s new main antagonist and he does not disappoint! A fantastically evil, and believable, performance from start to finish.
The writing, music, and overall production quality are on par with season two, with a few big standout moments that will be remembered fondly when people look back at the show overall. I think throughout all three seasons, the show has been very consistent in terms of every element of its output, which is a feat not every show achieves! As for how the show wraps up, from both a story and character point of view, there should be little argument from the audience – it does a fitting job that honours the characters and the show in general.
The third and final season of Locke & Key is a fitting end to a wonderful show and is packed full of fantastical moments, wonderful performances, and a thrilling story with a very satisfying ending.
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