Everything We Know About Locke & Key Season 3 So Far

You can breathe easy, "Locke & Key" fans. The fantasy horror drama about teens fighting demons with magical keys will return for a third season on Netflix after the streamer announced the show's early renewal last year. It ensured that season 3 went into production before season 2 was released, giving the cast and crew a chance to begin filming much earlier than planned. And now, "Locke & Key" season 3 is ready to premiere in 2022.

Netflix is infamous for canceling shows early on, but the renewal of "Locke & Key" has been a comfort to fans, considering the massive cliffhanger at the end of season 2. An enemy from the family's distant past resurfaced in a pretty unexpected way and had viewers pointing and screaming at their screens. No? Was it just me?

Based on the comic of the same name from creators Joe Hill and Gabrielle Rodriguez, season 1 followed the events that took place following the death of the Locke family patriarch. Here's a synopsis of the story:

"After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father's death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them."

So, what do we know about "Locke & Key" season 3?

"Locke & Key" is straying away from its source material in season 3. The show's main antagonist, Dodge, was defeated in season 2, and Eden used the Echo Key to conjure an "echo" and bring back Captain Frederick Gideon — who is about to rain terror on Matheson. He appears to be the "greatest threat" showrunner Meredith Averill is referring to.

Gideon was once a British soldier in colonial Massachusetts who died after being possessed by a vicious demon of the Black Door, and is one of the Demon Dimension's most powerful entities. The second season finale set him up as a future villain, though he isn't a character in the original comics.

Another possible storyline that can be explored is Tyler Locke's decision to forget about magic. Still grieving the death of his girlfriend Jackie, Tyler chooses not to use the Memory key, which allows adults to see and remember the magic of Keyhouse. Tyler's choice means he will forget that magic existed as his 18th birthday approaches. Season 3 might tackle the consequences of his decision and how it will affect the relationship he shares with his family. The Lockes will need all the help they can get while battling the new villain on the block, so we might just see Tyler change his mind.

The Locke family will undoubtedly discover several new keys to aid them in their battle against Gideon. But first, they need to learn what he's capable of — and that warrants a trip back in time. 

At its core, the fantasy-horror epic is a story of loss that addresses trauma and grief through its supernatural setting. We can expect that theme to be carried forward into season 3.