Deadlock commonly refers to: *

Deadlock (computer science) In concurrent computing, deadlock is any situation in which no member of some group of entities can proceed because each waits for another member, including itself, to take action, such as sending a message or, more commonly, releasing a lock. ...

, a situation where two processes are each waiting for the other to finish *

Deadlock (locksmithing) A deadbolt or deadlock is a type of lock morticed into a wooden door where a bolt is thrown into the door frame, using a key from either side, to secure the door. It is distinct from a spring bolt lock because a deadbolt can only be opened by ...

or deadbolt, a physical door locking mechanism *

Political deadlock In politics, gridlock or deadlock or political stalemate is a situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people. A government is gridlocked when the ratio between bills passed and the agenda of the legislatur ...

or gridlock, a situation of difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people *

Negotiation deadlock A bargaining impasse () occurs when the two sides negotiating an agreement are unable to reach an agreement and become deadlocked. An impasse is almost invariably mutually harmful, either as a result of direct action which may be taken such as a ...

or an impasse, a situation where two sides bargaining can't reach an agreement *

Tie (draw) A draw or tie occurs in a competitive sport when the results are identical or inconclusive. Ties or draws are possible in some, but not all, sports and games. Such an outcome, sometimes referred to as deadlock, can also occur in other areas of lif ...

, 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 Thomas Weatherall (born 22 August 2000) is an Australian actor and playwright. He is known for his performances in the television series '' RFDS'' (2019–2021) and ''Heartbreak High'' (2022), and for writing the play ''Blue'', first performe ...

* "Deadlock" (''Battlestar Galactica''), a 2009 episode * "Deadlock" (''The Chelsea Detective''), a 2025 episode * "Deadlock" (''Star Trek: Voyager''), a 1996 episode

Music

Deadlock (band) Deadlock is a German Heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Schwarzenfeld, Bavaria. The band consists of founding member Sebastian Reichl and singer Sabine Scherer. History Early days (1997–2001) Formed in 1997 as a hardcore band by vocal ...

, a German melodic death metal band * ''Deadlock'' (EP), by Xdinary Heroes, 2023 * "Deadlock", a song by Can from ''

Soundtracks A soundtrack is a recorded audio signal accompanying and synchronised to the images of a book, drama, motion picture, radio program, television program, or video game; colloquially, a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured ...

'', 1970

Video games

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Battlestar Galactica Deadlock ''Battlestar Galactica Deadlock'' is a turn-based strategy video game developed by Black Lab Games and published by Slitherine Software for Windows on 31 August 2017. It is based on the science fiction franchise ''Battlestar Galactica''. Game ...

'', a 2017 turn-based strategy game * Deadlock, a playable character in ''

Valorant ''Valorant'' is a 2020 First-person shooter, first-person tactical shooter, tactical hero shooter video game developed and published by Riot Games. A free-to-play game, ''Valorant'' takes inspiration from the ''Counter-Strike'' series, borrow ...

'' * ''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

Other uses

Deadlocked jury A hung jury, also called a deadlocked jury, is a judicial jury that cannot agree upon a verdict after extended deliberation and is unable to reach the required unanimity or supermajority. A hung jury may result in the case being tried again. This ...

or hung jury, one that cannot agree upon a verdict *

Deadlock (game theory) In game theory, Deadlock is a game where the action that is mutually most beneficial is also dominant. This provides a contrast to the Prisoner's Dilemma where the mutually most beneficial action is dominated. This makes Deadlock of rather less ...

, a type of game in game theory, where the action that is mutually most beneficial is also dominant