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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 can't reach an agreement
Tie (draw), in competitive sports, identical or inconclusive results

Deadlock or deadlocked may also refer to:

Media

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

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

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 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