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NOTE: This article is about the demon that possessed a British redcoat and assimilated his identity. The redcoat he possessed can be found here: Frederick Gideon.

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I've opened a gateway between the two worlds. A portal to the beyond that mere mortals cannot comprehend. While my fate is likely sealed, I implore you. Find this place, and let the staggering power of the other realm wash over this flawed world!
~ Frederick Gideon in the second season.
The end of this world is upon us.
~ Frederick Gideon in the third season.

Frederick Gideon's Demon is the overarching antagonist of Season 2 and the main antagonist of Season 3 in the TV series Locke and Key.

A vicious yet beautiful otherworldly entity, he possessed a British Captain during the height of the Revolutionary War, who was subsequently hanged by the law enforcers of Massachusetts Bay Colony, but not before leaving a message of Multiversal ramifications for his descendants to find. In the modern day, the demoness possessing Eden Hawkins desired to use him for his knowledge and revived him, only for him to promptly execute her before proceeding to take up the Anywhere Key that could take him to any place in the world that he desired. Still referring to himself as a captain, his work on Earth came to include reawakening his redcoats, retrieving a notebook, and opening horizontal portals within the earth itself. His true name and identity are a mystery, having assumed his host's identity, but Dodge stated that he was much more powerful than her and "like a god where I come from." He was eventually killed by Kinsey and Nina Locke who stabbed Gideon with the Alpha Key and threw the dying demon back through a portal to his own world.

He was portrayed by Kevin Durand, who also played his host body in the same Netflix series, who also played Black Knight Ghost in Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Oshima in Big Momma's House 2, Martin Keamy in Lost, Blob in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Gabriel in Legion, Setrakus Ra in I Am Number Four, Ricky in Real Steel, and Mika in The Captive.

Biography[]

Dwelling with shadows[]

You are who you are in our world.
~ Eden Hawkins' pre-existent knowledge of Frederick Gideon.

This demon dwelt in a blue dimension during the waning days of the Colonial Period, during which time he gained a powerful reputation among other shadows, including Eden Hawkins, who came to reluctantly admire him, although he would not actually familiarize himself with her specifically. Somehow, their portal latched onto the Earthly Plane through the Drowning Caves in Massachusetts, and Gideon perched himself in a diagonal position in the form of an orange bullet to beam down upon any host body who would accept him.

Early experiences with humankind[]

Well, I am only the beginning, boy. Others from my world will follow, and rip your world apart!
~ Frederick Gideon threatening his host body's executioners.

During the waning days of the Colonial Period, a man named Frederick Gideon rose to his feet and stood spread-eagled before the dimension, allowing the prominent demon to manifest as a great bolt that surged onto the Earthly Plane and struck his bosom. His eyes blackened, his teeth filed to sharp bony blades, and his face emitted an exotically scaly overtone. Now having a fully willing host body, he lunges forward for one last stand with the Minutemen present in the caves, ultimately taking a bullet from Benjamin Locke, who had dishonorably snuck up on him from behind. Defeated, he roared and growled with fury.

Demon Gideon in chains

Gideon in what was presumed his final moments prior to his execution.

Now at the mercy of his enemies, Frederick Gideon was chained up in the Wellhouse, which was often used for dissidents. In his imprisonment, he became a zealot, being fully avowed of what could lie beyond the Material Plane. He concealed his notes in a parcel that would eventually come to his descendant, Josh Bennett. The people of Massachusetts Bay Colony reached the verdict that Gideon would be sentenced to death for his unspeakable crimes. The hangsman administered the rope around his neck, at which point Benjamin Locke censured his lack of humanity. In response, Gideon foretold that this was only the beginning and that he was only the first that will come through the portal and seek global chaos. Benjamin brashly shushed him and told the hangsman to drop him by kicking aside the bench propping him upwards. His throat fatally tight against the noose, Gideon suffocated as the bystanders murmured tensely, grateful to see the threat of his dominion fade.

Reawakened by Eden Hawkins[]

Frederick in Cliffhanger 12

Uninterested in doing Eden's will, Gideon retaliates and throws her into the central pit of the Wellhouse.

Eden Hawkins: Put me down!
Frederick Gideon: As you wish.
~ Frederick Gideon giving Eden Hawkins what she deserves.

After two long centuries, Gideon's prophecies of retribution came to pass when the demon possessing Eden Hawkins responded to the exorcism of Dodge from Lucas Caravaggio by using the latter demon's Echo Key, one of a myriad of magical keys she owned, to unleash him from the void. The demon needed him to open the Black Door and summon more demons, potentially bringing Dodge back despite the demoness' mutual dislike of her. Disoriented, Gideon tried to leave, but Hawkins forbade him from crossing the threshold, proceeding to emphasize how only she knew of the deep magic and insisted he would give her no trouble. She expressed surprise and pleasure at recognizing him, but she also believed she was in a perfect place to be the one to give the orders.

Uninterested in subservience to his liberator, he picked her up headfirst, so she demanded he put her down. Quite ironically, Gideon obliged, dropping her into the well headfirst to her death. He took up the Anywhere Key from where it was perched in the shed's wooden door, something Eden had been using despite her mutual dislike of Dodge, and smiled enticingly at the prospect of another demon claiming one of the keys as a potential part of Dodge's legacy. Gideon proceeded to leave through the storage closet.

Conquest[]

Preparing for war[]

Your captain. And something more.
~ Frederick Gideon to his redcoats.

Frederick Gideon made his way to the portal, only to find it was shielded by the Black Door and a pile of large stones covered the wooden barrier. Enraged that his race was being segregated, he screeched with rage as his enticing demonic features manifested. He eventually learned about the keys, ecstatic at another demon claiming one of the keys as a potential part of Dodge's legacy, perceiving humans as arrogant and undeserving of wielding them. Gideon proceeded to leave through the storage closet and subsequently recover a notebook owned by Bode Locke. In the mix, he obtained two of his redcoats restored from beyond the void, presenting himself as their captain, but also something more than that. When his host body encouraged two redcoats to impale him to emphasize what an Echo was, he furiously urged them to do it. They also retrieved their weapons from the library, murdering a librarian in the process.

Siege of Keyhouse Manor[]

To be added.

Opening a portal[]

Gideon opened a portal in the dirt, and he eventually opened a third one, emanating from the wooden floor of Keyhouse Manor as he declared that the end of days was upon the human race. (more to come...)

The final battle[]

To be added.

Receiving his comeuppance[]

To be added.

Appearance[]

Didn't know you possessed him! This is so much better.
~ Eden Hawkins praising Frederick Gideon's unnerving beauty.

Like all shadow demons, this one is a black astral humanoid with two small white eyes. His ravishingly and harrowingly beautiful host body has fair skin, platinum-blonde hair (though briefly brown when gazing into a horizontal portal glowing with blue light), and blue eyes. He speaks in a seductive voice that amplifies the firm and domineering voice of his host body.

Personality[]

You were already a monster even before you went into the caves. I don't even have a word for what you are now.
~ Benjamin Locke disparaging Frederick Gideon.

The demon that possessed Frederick Gideon was feared for his brutality, arrogance, and megalomania. A ferocious misanthrope and a destructive and deluded tyrant with the blackest heart imaginable, he maintained his host body's superiority complex and ruthless nature. Much like Dodge, another demoness who equaled his remarkable beauty and charisma, Gideon spoke highly of the righteous power waiting to be unleashed from behind the Black Door, being obsessed with reopening it. Unlike her, he appeared to be a savagely aggressive man of action without her subtle and analytical mind. Hence, he had no qualms about betraying Eden Hawkins despite knowing he was in the demoness' debt. Indeed, he did not desire to unleash the individual powers of the keys, rather to convert the Earth into another realm for his kind, even if this meant bringing forth omnicide by eradicating billions of innocent lives which he considered to be weak and undeserving.

The demonic entity adapted well to the modern world, although he still struggled with some aspects of modern technology. While stealing Josh Bennett's car, Gideon called it a clever device and was able to quickly gain comprehension of the vehicle's basic controls. However, he struggled to actually drive, swerving precariously about the road, brashly yelling directions at the car, and finding frustration in its inevitable inability to respond to his verbal commands.

At times, the demon spoke as if it wasn't just the demon, but also the human Frederick Gideon, telling Samuel Coffey and James Bolton that he had broken down the barrier between worlds and merged with "unspeakable power" there. He also identified himself as being their captain and something greater in addition. This showed that he did not control his host body without his consent, which could be perceived as his only redeeming quality.

Powers and abilities[]

He's like a god where I come from!
~ Dodge mentioning Frederick Gideon.

The possessor of Frederick Gideon is one of the most powerful demons in existence, stated to be much more powerful than even Dodge herself. His power is such that, according to Dodge, he is worshiped behind the Black Door. While vulnerable to the Alpha Key, unlike other demons, Gideon was not killed within moments and survived for a short period of time even as the key's power worked on him and caused liquid metal to come out of his eyes, nose and mouth, further attesting to just how powerful he really is.

  • Demon Physiology: Frederick Gideon's demon inevitably possessed superhuman attributes. Hence, he was superbly agile as well as incredibly durable to piercing rounds. As an Echo, he was completely invulnerable to harm that would kill a mortal, including multiple gunshot wounds, getting hit by a car, and even crashing a car and then getting caught in the subsequent explosion. However, being shot several times caused him pain and even seemed to stun the demon briefly.
  • Superhuman Strength: Gideon possesses a massive degree of superhuman strength, even when compared to the others of his kind that are seen, breaking through solid objects with little effort and breaking off the arm of an excavator that had him in its grip and then using the broken arm to demolish the Wellhouse. The machine was able to briefly restrain Gideon when he was caught by surprise, but only for a very brief period of time.
  • Master combatant: As a warrior and military figurehead, it is only natural for Gideon to have extensive combat and military training inherited from his host body, yet increasing in skill through him.
  • Genius intellect: Frederick Gideon's demon is quite intelligent and well-read, with his intellect mainly extending to his superb understanding of warfare and the great beyond (to the point of him idealizing the Black Door due to believing it had the potential for demons to converge forth and bring omnicide), as well as his considerable strategic, tactical, and leadership skills.
    • Expert leader: Gideon was a highly skillful leader, leading two redcoats and showing confidence in his ability to lead his fellow demonic entities.
Frederick in Cliffhanger 23

Frederick Gideon's terrifyingly beautiful visage.

  • Master intimidator: Frederick Gideon is an astonishingly effective intimidator and could easily use his host's captivating appearance and prestigious rank to sustain respect among his imminent allies in the revolution. Even a slight exertion of his darker side and anger could intimidate the likes of Eden Hawkins.
  • Indomitable willpower: Frederick Gideon's demon has tremendous willpower. Even after being conquered and humiliated, the grit and spirit of Gideon endured. Indeed, his unbreakable resolve greatly contributed to how the redcoats answered to him. Moreover, Gideon was capable of remaining steadfast and focused on his agenda. It was his willpower and absolute belief in his goal that made him such a tremendously dangerous opponent.

Weaknesses[]

  • Alpha Key: As a key designed to unlock demons from the souls of their vessels, Gideon is susceptible to it with the key being his only real weakness. However, Gideon's power is such that he possesses a degree of resistance to the Alpha Key, surviving for a short period of time rather than being almost instantly killed like other demons, including Dodge. Even as the Alpha Key's power was taking effect and causing liquid metal to come out of Gideon's eyes, nose and mouth, he was still strong enough to nearly throw Kinsey into the portal to the demon realm before her brothers managed to pull her free. Regardless of Gideon's resistance to the Alpha Key's power, it was able to kill him in the end.

Facilities[]

While my fate is likely sealed, I implore you.
~ Frederick Gideon writing inside the Wellhouse.
  • Wellhouse: Frederick Gideon was once chained in the Wellhouse on the Keyhouse Manor property, located directly above the Black Door and the Drowning Caves. He would be alarmed to see the Wellhouse again when Eden summoned him and tried to order him around, provoking him to righteously throw her headfirst down the well and proceed to escape the Wellhouse by means of the Anywhere Key.
  • Camp: To be added.

Victims[]

To be added.

Relationships[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

  • Peter Locke †
  • Benjamin Locke †
  • Miranda Locke †
  • Peter Locke's unnamed wife †
  • Kinsey Locke
  • Bode Locke
  • Tyler Locke
  • Nina Locke
  • Dodge
  • Ellie Whedon
  • Rufus Whedon
  • Gordie †
  • Sam Lesser

Quotes[]

Well, I am only the beginning, boy. Others from my world will follow, and rip your world apart!
~ Frederick Gideon threatening his host body's executioners.
I broke down the barrier between our world and a world far greater. And in that place that I merged with something of unspeakable power.
~ Frederick Gideon correlating the temporal and the supernatural.
Each key that I possess makes a portal larger.
~ Frederick Gideon.
The end of this world is upon us.
~ Frederick Gideon's most famous quote.

Gallery[]

The Premiere[]

To be added.

Irons in the Fire[]

To be added.

Cliffhanger[]

The Snow Globe[]

To be added.

Wedding Crashers[]

To be added.

Five Minutes Past[]

To be added.

Deep Cover[]

To be added.

Siege[]

To be added.

Free Bird[]

To be added.

Curtain[]

To be added.

Farewell[]

To be added.

Trivia[]

  • Frederick Gideon is a very different antagonist than his counterpart, Dodge. As Word of God indeed insinuated in advance of the third season's release, he is very brawny and feral in contrast to her subtlety and patience. Also according to Word of God, Gideon is a terrible enemy of mankind who has no patience for anyone. Indeed, Dodge wanted to rule the world and eventually forsook this goal for the greater good, while Gideon wanted to destroy the universe and nothing erred him from it since at the end of the day, an omnicidal maniac is all he wants to be.
  • Much like his host body, Captain Gideon was created exclusively for the Netflix adaptation of Locke & Key as he has nothing to do with the graphic novels whatsoever.

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Demons
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Dodge (Netflix Version - TV Pilot Version - Comic Version) | Frederick Gideon | Eden Hawkins | Javi | Jackie Veda | Daniel Mutuku | Dorothy and Ada Wheeler

Redcoats
Howe | James Bolton | Samuel Coffey

Juvenile Delinquents
Sam Lesser (Netflix Version - Comic Version) | Brinker Martin | Chad Garland | Al Grubb

Others
Frederick Gideon | Randy Lesser | Nina Locke | Erin Voss | Spider

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