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Hazbin Hotel

Hazbin Hotel is an American adult animated musical television series created by Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Hazbin Hotel is an adult animated musical series about Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell, who opens a hotel to help sinners redeem themselves and reach Heaven. It premiered on Prime Video in January 2024.

What it is

Created by Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano, Hazbin Hotel blends animation, musical numbers, comedy, and fantasy with adult themes. The story centres on Charlie Morningstar (voiced by Erika Henningsen) and her attempt to offer sinners a non-violent path to redemption. The series originated as a YouTube pilot in 2019 before being picked up for a full season.

Key details

Season 1 consists of eight episodes and launched on Prime Video on January 19, 2024. Season 2 premiered on October 29, 2025. The show is available to Canadian viewers on Prime Video, the same platform as in other major markets.

Why it matters

Hazbin Hotel has gained a dedicated following for its unique premise, vibrant animation, and musical style. It represents a successful transition from an independent YouTube pilot to a major streaming series, expanding the reach of adult animation on Prime Video.

In short

  • Adult animated musical series about Hell's princess trying to redeem sinners.
  • Based on a 2019 YouTube pilot; full series premiered January 2024 on Prime Video.
  • Season 1 has 8 episodes; Season 2 premiered October 29, 2025.
  • Available to Canadian viewers on Prime Video.
Canadian angle

The series is available to Canadian viewers through Prime Video, making it accessible to Canadian audiences on the same platform as in other major markets.

Quick questions

What is Hazbin Hotel?
It's an adult animated musical series about Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell, who opens a hotel to help sinners redeem themselves and reach Heaven.
When does Hazbin Hotel season 2 come out?
Season 2 premiered on October 29, 2025.
Who voices Charlie in Hazbin Hotel?
Charlie Morningstar is voiced by Erika Henningsen in the television series.

Sources

  1. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/hazbin_hotel
    Supports: Series premise, Prime Video availability, and January 19, 2024 release date.
  2. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/hazbin-hotel
    Supports: Premise, main cast including Erika Henningsen as Charlie, and Prime Video network/platform.
  3. Collider — https://collider.com/hazbin-hotel-tv-show/
    Supports: Series origin from the 2019 pilot and the Prime Video series development.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That%27s_Entertainment_(Hazbin_Hotel)
    Supports: Season 1 episode count and season 2 premiere date.