Netflix picked up "Locke & Key", committing to a 10-episode order after Hulu passed in March 2018. For Netflix, Cuse redeveloped and recast the show and did not use any of an existing Hulu pilot. The show debuted on Netflix on February 7, 2020. "Locke & Key" was the top binge show on the TV Time chart for the weeks ending Feb. 16 and Feb.23, 2020. In addition, Forbes reported that Locke and Key was number two on the list of most watched Netflix original and limited series of 2020. "Locke & Key" was renewed for a second season. Production began on September 21, 2020 in Toronto. On December 18, 2020,