Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Review: I’m Obsessed With The Music, Animation & New Outfits, Even While Some Of The Storylines Go Astray

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Hazbin Hotel continues to impress with its amazing music and visuals. The show also delves deeper into its central theme of redemption, portraying characters who struggle with believable challenges, both major and minor.

After the events of Hazbin Hotel season one, Charlie Morningstar’s (Erika Henningsen) hotel in Hell is facing increased scrutiny and negative attention. Meanwhile, the powerful demon Vox (Christian Borle) is planning a public campaign to damage her reputation, and the implications of redemption actually working are causing problems for those in Heaven.

Now that Hazbin Hotel has been renewed for seasons 3 and 4, this season can tell its own story while also building towards future plotlines, allowing things to develop gradually. While season 2 isn’t perfect—it has some issues with its themes, world-building, and certain character developments—fans of Hazbin Hotel will likely enjoy this new installment.

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Is Thematically Richer

Season 2 dives right into the consequences of the previous season. The hotel is open for business, but instead of seeking redemption, many ‘Sinners’ are coming to hunt down angels. The main characters are dealing with the apparent death of Sir Pentious, while in Heaven, everyone is reacting strongly to his unexpected arrival.

This season, Vox emerges as the primary villain, manipulating his associates Valentino and Velvette into aiding his plan to conquer Heaven, capitalizing on Hell’s resentment over the recent exterminations. The combination of Vox’s power grab, Charlie’s evolving struggles, and the problems facing Heaven creates a layered and intricate narrative, although the show’s critique of powerful media figures feels a bit shallow.

Throughout the story, we learn more about several characters and their pasts through engaging flashbacks. These glimpses into their lives give greater weight to Charlie’s strong belief that everyone deserves a second chance, especially when considering the mistakes they’ve made. Ultimately, this idea extends to Heaven itself, suggesting that even paradise needs redemption.

I’m really struck by how honestly this season portrays the difficulty of change. Charlie’s still desperately trying to find a way to help everyone find redemption, but the show makes it clear it’s not a simple fix. Not everyone can be saved, and some people are just… genuinely awful. Take Alastor, for example – everyone loves to hate him, and Amir Talai is fantastic in the role. He’s still technically on Charlie’s side, but he’s constantly playing some kind of game, and it’s chilling to watch.

While The Supporting Cast Shines More Than Ever, Hazbin Hotel Season 2’s Comedic Sensibilities Aren’t As Strong

The story still felt like it needed a key character who actively rejects the idea of redemption without being a typical bad guy or just another face in the crowd. While Charlie and her girlfriend Vaggie (played by Stephanie Beatriz) don’t have particularly strong storylines this season, they do get a fantastic song together, which was a definite highlight.

While the Charlie storyline had a clear purpose, it felt a bit over the top at times. Vaggie didn’t seem to grow much as a character, but the episodes did a better job with Pentious, Angel, Husk, and Cherri Bomb. I was disappointed with Patrick Stump’s Abel, but I really enjoyed the new character, Baxter, and his laid-back humor really added to the show.

This season really shines with its supporting characters, who deliver delightfully entertaining songs that jump between different genres, locations, and outfits. However, the humor doesn’t quite reach the heights of season one. While still funny at times, there are more instances where jokes rely on negativity or feel like forced social commentary, making them awkward or unnecessary.

Something Happened In Hell 7 Years Ago – Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Deepens The Mystery

It’s been seven years since Charlie last saw her mother and seven years since Alastor disappeared from the radio – the latest episode builds on this important point in the story. Hinting at a twist like this can be dangerous if the payoff isn’t good, but for now, it’s a captivating mystery.

The show is building towards a huge reveal about the past events and motivations that brought all the characters to where they are now. “Hazbin Hotel” is at a critical point – it could become truly excellent, or it could completely miss the mark with its central ideas, all depending on how key plotlines resolve. What happens next will determine the show’s ultimate success or failure.

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2025-10-28 00:12