It’s not a total coincidence that this is happening to us. Jessup told us, 'This is part of the mystery of the show that’s not totally resolved by the end of the season.

They have a unique connection to the Locke family, one that isn't entirely revealed by the of Season 1. Like, she thinks it’s real, but she checks with Kindsey.'Ĩ Images However, it's not just any child who can hear the call of the keys. Actress Darby Stanchfield said, 'The TV show is slightly different in that that is true, with the exception that if the adult is on any sort of mind-altering substance - alcohol, drugs, any medication - they can suddenly see the magic.' Stanchfield continued, 'It’s the circumstances that in that eventually pushes her over the edge in terms of this mysterious death of her husband and the isolation building, and what was so fun about exploring the magic once Nina does start drinking and sees the magic was she still doesn’t really know. The TV series makes a slight alteration to that rule, however. Even if they knew about the keys as children, they've forgotten as adults. Almost no adults over the age of 18 can sense the existence of magic or comprehend the power of the keys. Play That willingness to embrace magic as a normal, everyday occurrence is something that fades with age, leading to a very interesting phenomenon in the Locke & Key universe. Tyler and Kinsey start being able to hear them.' And then as the show goes on, I guess the responsibility moves up the ladder. They’re hidden in all these weird little nooks and crannies around the house.

'At the beginning of the show, only Bode can hear them, and he’s the one who finds all of them. As actor Connor Jessup explained to IGN, it requires a certain degree of childlike innocence to be able to hear the call of the keys. Fortunately, the keys are forged from an enchanted metal called Whispering Iron that calls out to specific people. The keys are powerful artifacts, and it wouldn't do for just anyone to stumble across one and unleash its power.

The Rules of the KeysFirst things first, there are certain rules that govern how the keys work and who can access them. Note - all comic book artwork is drawn by Gabriel Rodriguez and featured in Locke & Key: Guide to the Known Keys #1. We're not going to touch on every one of the several dozen keys in the comic, but only the ones likely to play an important role in the early seasons. Now that Season 1 has arrived, it seems like the perfect time to explore the various keys in the series and the powers they bestow.

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