Lockwood & Co (2023), created by Joe Cornish and based on the book series by Jonathan Stroud, is a fresh, stylish take on the ghost-hunting genre—with a sharp British twist. Set in an alternate London plagued by deadly spirits, this Netflix series combines paranormal suspense, clever worldbuilding, and teenage rebellion in a way that feels both classic and completely new.
In this world, “The Problem” has unleashed dangerous ghosts that only young people can see—and fight. Enter Lockwood & Co, a tiny, ragtag ghost-hunting agency run entirely by teenagers. There’s Anthony Lockwood, the charismatic yet reckless leader; George, the brainy and sarcastic researcher; and Lucy Carlyle, a new recruit with a rare psychic ability known as “Listening.”
Together, they take on terrifying hauntings across London, often without adult supervision—and always at great personal risk. But behind every spectral encounter lies a deeper mystery: what’s really causing The Problem? And why are so many powerful people desperate to keep it a secret?
The show thrives on character dynamics, especially the chemistry between Lockwood and Lucy. It’s moody and fast-paced, with candlelit mansions, ghostly apparitions, sword fights, and plenty of secrets. Smart writing, sharp humor, and emotionally grounded performances elevate it beyond a typical young adult fantasy series.
Lockwood & Co is Stranger Things by way of Sherlock Holmes, wrapped in gothic charm and teenage angst. It’s not just about ghosts—it’s about grief, guilt, friendship, and finding a reason to fight when the world has already given up.
Because in a city full of the dead,
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do
Is be the one who still cares.
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