The supernatural mysteries of Lockwood & Co. Delve into the depths of the paranormal as an epic adaptation of Jonathan Stroud's celebrated novels. In a world overrun with ghosts, direct contact with spirits must be avoided at all costs, lest one seeks an instantaneous death.
Youthful Talented agents are responsible for containing these deadly phantoms and, although this phenomenon has been ongoing for over half a century, little is known about The Problem. Lockwood & Co are gradually closing in on uncovering the truth, but it seems they have only reached the tip of the iceberg regarding the ghostly realm's secrets.
The following content contains spoilers from Season 1 of Lockwood & Co, currently streaming on Netflix.
10 What's Behind The Door?
The mysterious bolted door on the first landing at the Portland Row headquarters has been looming over heads since the very beginning, and, although Lockwood eventually opens the door in the last moments of the finale, the audience is still kept in the dark about its contents.
Considering the conversation that led up to Lockwood's decision to make the big reveal concerns his parents, they are likely a crucial aspect of this enigma. It is no secret that Lockwood was orphaned at a very young age and still resides in his family's home, so this could possibly have been his parent's bedroom. But why the secrecy? Are their Sources somehow stored inside, or something far worse? The Tier Three Skull seemingly knows the truth, so it is most likely paranormal in nature, which is not a particularly comforting sentiment.
9 Does Kipps Stand A Chance?
It is quite bizarre when Quill Kipps suddenly starts flirting with Lucy, which initially comes off as some kind of ploy. However, the more viewers get to know the antagonized agent, the more they realize his potential virtues. After the debacle with Pamela and the Bone Glass, Kipps has made headway in becoming an ally, giving him a foot in the door leading to Lucy's heart.
While it seems quite obvious that Lockwood and Lucy have a thing, Anthony's nonchalant, almost sociopathic demeanor is rather offputting, causing Lucy to get her knickers in a knot on more than one occasion. The now humbled, virtually vulnerable Kipps is looking more dashing by the day and could still stand a chance (even without his Talent).
8 What Did The Mirror Reveal?
The entire plot of Season 1 revolves around the Bone Glass and, although fans now know how the Relic was created (by fusing the bones of seven tortured ghosts), they are no closer to discovering what lies beyond the window to “the eternal.” Strangely enough, the Tier Three Skull is horrified, nay, traumatized by the truth; so much so that he stops talking altogether. However, in strong contrast, Pamela is elated during her last moments, her eyes firmly glued to the Glass.
Why would a Tier Three and a Talentless adult have such contrasting experiences? Had Pamela's mind already gone so far over the edge that she couldn't comprehend reality? Or did the Skull's grand expectations influence his dissatisfied reaction? To make matters worse, the despicable Penelope Fittes might just swoop in and steal the broken Bone Glass shards before DEPRAC destroys it, which is probably the worst possible outcome imaginable.
7 Will Lucy And Lockwood Get Together?
The whole will-they-won't-they trope is so overwhelming that even Lucy and Lockwood get completely distracted by the sexual tension, so much so that they don't realize that their dearest friend is losing his mind right before their eyes.
Lucy seems to have tentatively forgiven Lockwood for his near-fatal scheme at the black market auction and is hopeful that he will learn to be "just reckless enough." She is, however, arguably infatuated with Lockwood's potentially more than his current personae. Maybe if he sticks to his declaration to be truthful from now on, things could work out for the cute couple.
6 Who Is The Golden Sword?
The random guy with a tacky rapier and obnoxious facial hair is a thorn in Lockwood's side. Always appearing at the most inconvenient times, seemingly with sticky fingers, too. He is evidently working alongside Penelope Fittes (assumedly as her minion), however, without DEPRAC connections (and has too much class to be a Relic Hunter).
Furthermore, his blade seems rather significant. While adults do have access to weaponry, rapiers are generally reserved for ghost-fighting agents specifically. So why does this guy have one? He has surely surpassed the age of twenty and couldn't possibly still possess a Talent, so why the rapier? This mystery befuddles Netflix viewers and book enthusiasts alike, as the Golden Blade did not originate in Jonathan Stroud's novels.
5 What's The Deal With Penelope Fittes?
Penelope Fittes is as much of a conundrum as the Golden Blade, seeing that she basically represents the solution to The Problem (being the last living heir of the greatest Listener in history). She initially comes across as exceptionally charming and down-to-earth, despite her celebrity status, which is clearly all a facade.
The roots behind her impure intentions have yet to be revealed, and whether or not Penelope's deception is a family trait or a new development is yet another burning question. Have the Fittes always been untrustworthy? This would be a colossal game-changer considering how closely Marissa and Tom have been tied to The Problem from the early days. At the very least, Penelope might be supplying the Relic Hunters with artifacts to make a quick buck. However, her treachery surely runs deeper than this.
4 Did Dr. Edmund Bickerstaff Facilitate The Problem?
Bickerstaff was one of the first notable occultists to plague London with his presence, working his magic from the Green Gates Sanatorium. This twisted psychiatrist experimented on his powerless patients. However, Bickerstaff wished to fulfill his demonic desires more than scientific curiosity. His deeds were not exactly kept very private, suggesting high-ranking authority figures were either involved or covering his tracks. So was he the forefather of The Problem?
Ghosts began completely overwhelming the world during the mid-1960s, whereas Bickerstaff began dabbling in the dark side even earlier, in the 19th century. It is plausible that his experimentations created the first Sources, tying the ghosts to the earth because of their tortured demise, and things developed exponentially from there onwards until the world became ravaged by tormented souls.
3 How And Why Did The Problem Get So Out Of Hand?
This is a tough question to answer without ruining the entire plot of the show, so allow the facts to speak for themselves (for now). A little over fifty years ago, the existence of ghosts was open to interpretation. However, paranormal activity began occurring more frequently, with Kent and Sussex bearing the initial brunt. The helpless adults eventually discovered that children share a link with the paranormal plane and can use their Talents to track down and destroy ghosts, and the youth were subsequently put to work.
Soon, agencies started popping up all over the show and, as Lucy can attest, not all the adults in charge take their job seriously, regardless of how life-threatening it may be. Other adults are making a pretty penny from the ongoing chaos (and risking very little, personally), so why would they want to put an end to this ordeal? After all, lining one's pockets to another's detriment is not a new concept.
2 Did Lucy Have A Premonition?
Lucy does not look directly into the Bone Glass' depths. However, she does use the Skull as a conduit, and, at one point, her mind is flooded with imagery, most of which can be traced to the past. The final picture to leave an impression is of a frozen Lockwood, seemingly taking his last breaths, while not significantly older than he is now. A premonition of the not-too-distant future, perhaps?
Lucy also sees Danny Clough, Norrie, and Fairfax, who have all had a run-in with ghosts and are seemingly somehow linked, potentially over and above their cruel endings. Is Lockwood destined to join the ranks too, or will Lucy weave her own loom of fate first?
1 Has Norrie Been Set Free With The Other Trapped Souls?
When the Bone Glass shatters, a plethora of souls flee its clutches and very amicably ascend toward the heavens (metaphorically, but possibly literally, too). The escapees are likely Bickerstaff's victims (there are seven, after all). Nevertheless, considering that the mirror is actually a window to another realm, jumping to conclusions may be the wrong course of action.
The fact that Lucy sees Norrie's face while Listening to the Skull as he faces the mirror could indicate a connection between the two. Norrie's ghost-locked soul could have detached from her physical form and become imprisoned in this other world (that is apparently not the eternal) and has since been allowed to rejoin her body. A pleasant sentiment in theory, but a theory nonetheless.