Ep 4. The Keepers of the Keys

In Locke & Key season 1 episode 4, titled "The Keepers of the Keys," the Locke siblings continue to explore their new home, Keyhouse, and the mysterious keys that come with it. Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode discover a key that allows them to enter a magical mirror that transports them to a different dimension where they find themselves in a strange forest. Meanwhile, Nina, their mother, struggles with the loss of her husband and sets out to find answers about his death.

As the siblings navigate the enchanted forest, they meet a group of older kids who have been living there and guarding a key of their own. These self-proclaimed "Keepers of the Keys" reveal their mission to protect the magic of the keys and warn the Locke children of the danger in misusing them. The Keepers also share with the Lockes the story of their ancestors who discovered the first key and the tragedy that followed.

Back at Keyhouse, Nina's investigation leads her to Ellie, a childhood friend of her late husband who seems to know more than she's letting on. Ellie reveals that she and Rendell (Nina's husband) shared a connection to the magic of Keyhouse and that Rendell's death may not have been an accident. Nina is further shaken by the discovery of a mysterious keyhole hidden behind a family photo.

As the episode concludes, the Locke siblings return from the forest with a newfound respect for the power of the keys and a better understanding of their responsibility as their guardians. Nina, on the other hand, is left with more questions than answers about her husband's death and the secrets of Keyhouse.

Overall, "The Keepers of the Keys" is another intriguing episode of Locke & Key that delves deeper into the lore of the keys and the history of Keyhouse. The episode combines elements of adventure, mystery, and drama to build on the show's ongoing narrative and develop the characters' relationships with each other and their surroundings.