Locke & Key

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Much of that background exposition comes courtesy of the Head Key being used on the mind of Ellie Whedon.

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Later that night, Lucas went crazy, killing Kim and Jeff.

Death investigations in Matheson seem a little incompetent.

Rendell Locke started a family in Seattle and Mark seemed happy enough before the call from Ellie.

In the present day, the older Locke kids learn theyre going to need some help.

Even Rufus mentions that any good attack needs reinforcements.

Jackie is startled that Tyler didnt trust her earlier.

Meanwhile, Kinsey tells Gabe and Scot that she wants to date both of them.

They also learn about a final crucial key, the key to the Crown of Shadows.

Can the Locke kids and their reinforcements do anything to stop it?

(Seriously, we see Ridgeway kick on the ground as hes being suffocated.

Did no one notice the scuff marks as signs of a struggle?)

This explains why Ellie was hiding out when Nina arrived.

Fans of the source will know that the third book/series is calledCrown of Shadows.

Theyre really pulling from at least the first three series, which ran from 2008 to 2010.

Eden refers to Scots group as the Santorini Squad instead of the Savini Squad, a funny mix-up.

Very different from Tom Savini.

The writing on this show often frustrates me, but the performances have been strong from top to bottom.