Deadlock commonly refers to:
Deadlock (computer science), a situation where two or more processes are each waiting for the other to take action Deadlock (locksmithing) or deadbolt, a physical door locking mechanism Political deadlock or gridlock, a situation of difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people Negotiation deadlock or an impasse, a situation where two sides bargaining cannot reach an agreement Tie (draw), in competitive sports, identical or inconclusive results
Deadlock or deadlocked may also refer to:
Media
Literature Deadlock (novel), a detective novel by Sara Paretsky Deadlocked (novel), a Sookie Stackhouse novel by Charlaine Harris Deadlock, a character in ABC Warriors
Film Deadlock (1931 film), a British crime film featuring Stewart Rome, Marjorie Hume and Warwick Ward Deadlock (1943 film), a British crime film starring John Slater Deadlock (1970 film), a West German Western starring Mario Adorf Deadlock (2021 film), an American action thriller starring Bruce Willis
Television The Bold Ones: The Protectors, also known as Deadlock, a 1969–1970 American crime drama television series Deadlock (TV series), a 2018 Australian TV series starring Thomas Weatherall "Deadlock" (Battlestar Galactica), a 2009 episode "Deadlock" (The Chelsea Detective), a 2025 episode "Deadlock" (Star Trek: Voyager), a 1996 episode
Music Deadlock (band), a German melodic death metal band Deadlock (EP), by Xdinary Heroes, 2023 "Deadlock", a song by Can from Soundtracks, 1970
Video games Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, a 2017 turn-based strategy game Deadlock, a playable character in Valorant Deadlock (video game), an upcoming game by Valve Deadlock: Planetary Conquest, a computer game by Accolade Ratchet: Deadlocked, a game in the Ratchet & Clank series by Insomniac Games Deadlocked, the 20th main level in Geometry Dash
Other uses Deadlocked jury or hung jury, one that cannot agree upon a verdict Deadlock (game theory), a type of game in game theory, where the action that is mutually most beneficial is also dominant Deadlock Pro-Wrestling, a wrestling company founded in 2021
See also Deadloch, an Australian comedy television series premiered 2023 Deathlock (disambiguation) Dreadlock Impasse Gridlock