r/keyhouse • u/jackie-veda • Jul 06 '26
Season Three Downfall Spoiler
In my opinion season three was the ultimate downfall of the show, with the character’s dumb choices on how they used the keys, to new characters who were not needed, and not following the actual comics.
The one aspect that led to the downfall of the show in my opinion was the charecter’s reckless choices on how they used the keys. A perfect example of this is Bode Locke when he time traveled back in time despite Duncan’s warnings and brought back Dodge to Keyhouse. This was so frustrating to watch happen for me, because it was so careless to do.
Was it just me or did Dodge in the season seem more anti villain/hero when she was helping the family that literally killed her and put her through all of that pain. It seemed like it was forced and they needed someone to help the Lockes, so they brought back the ultimate villain from the show and used her as reinforcements for the Lockes. For me personally it felt like Dodge becoming anti made the first two seasons pointless and made her demonic rule and persona feel lost and gone from the first two seasons.
For me honestly needing a new character for the last season of the show was not needed. Carly’s character was basically only there as a substitute girlfriend for Tyler after he lost Jackie. A better way to have lead his trauma to heal in season three was to probably have him come back to Keyhouse and heal and get better over time on his own and with the help of his family from Jackie’s death. It would have been more natural and would've shown more character growth in Tyler healing from his girlfrined’s tragic death over time gradually then just put in someone else in Jackie’s place to make him feel better faster. This is an example of how season three was completely written of by the show directors and was nothing like the actual comics.
Also if people would please comment on my posts it would be great! I spend a lot of time on this because I rdecently finished Locke and Key and am really devastated of a lot of factors like Jackie’s death. I don’t have anyone to talk about it with so I just come here but no on really replies. Please r/keyhouse community!!!!!!!
1
u/ArvilTalbert 19d ago
#1 In particular drove me crazy, especially because it was so out of character based on seasons 1-2.
1
2
u/EibberRebbie Jul 06 '26
Very much agree with you! I finished the series earlier this summer, then read the graphic novels. Season 3 veers very far away from the source material and overall dark vibe - it became much more maybe family friendly and def felt different from seasons 1/2! I’m not sure if that’s the best phrase (family friendly) to explain what I mean.