It's one hell of a show! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the 10 most popular reasons why you should be watching Prime Video’s latest animated hit series, “Hazbin Hotel.”
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00:00 "I can do this. Somehow I know it."
00:03 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the 10 most popular reasons
00:09 why you should be watching Prime Video's latest animated hit series, Hasben Hotel.
00:13 Be warned, there will be slight spoilers, we have to tell you why it's good, and mature content ahead.
00:19 Number 10. It all started with a successful pilot.
00:25 Before getting picked up by Amazon Prime, Hasben Hotel originally got its start on
00:30 YouTube after series creator Vivian "Vivziepop" Medrano posted it back in 2019.
00:36 "At the end of the rainbow there's happiness."
00:42 After it aired, its popularity exploded online as it quickly amassed a cult following.
00:47 It's been praised for its animation, cast of memorable characters, and musical elements.
00:53 "Because you're one of a kind, the charming demon bell."
00:57 At the time of this video's release, the pilot has been viewed more than 99 million times,
01:02 and is currently the second most popular video on Medrano's YouTube channel.
01:05 "And this time I have the element of surprise. I'm so evil."
01:13 If you're new to the Hasben Hotel fandom, it's worth checking out this amazing piece
01:17 of indie animation that set the groundwork for something truly incredible.
01:21 "The game is set."
01:23 Number 9. It's gotten rave reviews and there's more on the way.
01:27 After more than four years of waiting, fans of Hasben Hotel were beyond excited to hear
01:32 that the show had gotten picked up by Amazon Prime.
01:35 "So, what do you think?"
01:37 And sure enough, this A24 production did not disappoint.
01:41 Following its debut, Hasben Hotel has received majorly positive reviews from critics,
01:46 and currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 85%.
01:50 "Now that's good television."
01:52 The show even set a new Prime Video streaming record for the highest global debut viewership
01:56 for an animated series, overtaking even the likes of Invincible.
02:00 With Season 2 currently in development, fans can expect plenty of fun times ahead as Vivian
02:06 Medrano and company strive to make the next season even better than the first.
02:10 "The show, it must go on."
02:14 Number 8. It's not afraid to delve into mature themes.
02:18 While Hasben Hotel can be humorous at times, this mature audience-rated series has proven
02:23 that it has no problem dealing with mature subject matter.
02:26 "Val, I didn't know that you..."
02:28 "Val, I didn't..."
02:31 "You really think you can have Lucifer's little bitch fight battles for you?"
02:37 In the show's fourth episode, Masquerade, we witness how Angel Dust, one of the hotel's
02:41 residents, suffers abuse at the hands of his boss, the ruthless overlord Valentino.
02:46 "I own you, or have you forgotten that?"
02:49 "No."
02:52 The events of this episode are not a pretty sight as viewers learn more about why Angel
02:56 Dust acts the way he does, the pain and suffering he endures, as well as how he struggles to cope
03:01 with it all while being forced to obey Valentino.
03:04 "Now you're gonna go get rid of her and then you're filming all night, get me?"
03:09 "Yes."
03:11 This episode and the mature themes it explores have quite an impact and are a major reason
03:15 why it's considered one of the best episodes of Season 1.
03:18 "You think after how you treated me I'm gonna open up to you? Please."
03:23 Number 7. The World Building
03:26 Among the many highlights of Has Been Hotel, most critics were quick to praise the series
03:30 for its world-building. The series primarily takes place in Hell, specifically in Pentagram
03:35 City in the Pride Ring.
03:36 "How long has it been now?"
03:38 "Not that long. Only seven years off doing something important, I'm sure.
03:45 But this kingdom was something she really cared about."
03:48 Throughout Season 1, we're introduced to several new characters who live in various
03:52 locations across the Pentagram, ranging from the Adult Entertainment District to the surprisingly
03:57 classy Cannibal Town.
03:58 "But it's- it's surprisingly nice here."
04:01 "Isn't it though?"
04:02 The series even takes viewers to Heaven itself, introducing its inhabitants and leaders.
04:07 "Dearly beloved, it is my pleasure to say unto thee, welcome to Heaven."
04:13 Furthermore, thanks to Vivian Medrano's hit web series Hell of a Boss,
04:17 which exists in the same universe, we know that there is even more to Hell than just the Pride
04:22 Ring. It's also pretty interesting how both shows remind us of this by occasionally referencing
04:27 each other now and then.
04:28 "Is it true this park is just a really shameless spin-off of Lucifer's far more popular Lulu World?"
04:34 "No."
04:36 "This place reeks of insecure corporate shame."
04:39 Number 6. It's a Redemption Story
04:42 Aside from adult humor, disorderly hijinks, and exhilarating musicals,
04:47 one of Hasbun Hotel's primary themes is redemption.
04:50 "It must be annoying to schlep all the way here. If they join you in Heaven, that trip disappears!"
04:55 With a people of Hell forced to endure yearly exterminations by Heaven's brutal enforcers,
05:00 protagonist Charlie Morningstar tries to save them by using her hotel to rehabilitate sinners and
05:05 get them into Heaven. Unfortunately, she quickly learns that achieving said goal is easier said
05:10 than done.
05:11 "You, uh, you good?"
05:13 "Nope, no, not really. I've been up all night trying to figure out why the hotel isn't working."
05:18 While exploring themes of morality and redemption, the show also flips the script on the
05:23 traditional perceptions of good and evil, proving that despite being in Hell, not all sinners are
05:28 bad. Like how not angels in Heaven are good.
05:31 "Well, if you know so much, what do you think it takes to get into Heaven?"
05:35 "Ummmmmm."
05:36 Now as for whether or not Charlie's ideals are correct, you'll just have to watch the series to
05:41 find out.
05:42 "Honors, may I present Exhibit A."
05:44 Number 5. Alastor the Radio Demon
05:47 If you're a fan of topsy-turvy characters with a penchant for mischief,
05:51 then Alastor the Radio Demon is yet another reason to tune into Hasbun Hotel.
05:56 "Well, my dear, I haven't been active in Hell for some time, and everyone remembers me from
06:01 my radio show, the proper medium to express oneself."
06:05 Along with serving as the hotel's facility manager, Alastor, known for his trademark
06:10 smile and radio voice, also holds the title of Overlord, making him one of Hell's most
06:15 powerful sinners. On the outside, Alastor seems like a charismatic individual who enjoys messing
06:21 with people.
06:21 "Yes, I know it's been a while since someone with style treated Hell to a broadcast,
06:26 sinners for joys, instead of a cloud-chasing, mediocre video podcast."
06:31 However, once he unleashes his inner demon, all Hell breaks loose.
06:36 "Your status quo will know its race is run."
06:40 Be it his enemies or allies, anyone who crosses Alastor learns the hard way how he got such
06:46 a fearsome reputation. The fact that there are still plenty of mysteries surrounding
06:49 Alastor and his true motives only fuels the allure of his character.
06:54 "Oh, I just took a well-earned sabbatical, nothing serious,
06:58 though it's fun to keep everyone on their toes, ha ha!"
07:01 Number 4. Its cast is Broadway-worthy.
07:04 It takes a special kind of cast to bring a dark comedy musical like Hasbun Hotel to life.
07:09 "There was a time I thought that no one could relate."
07:13 Along with a few voice artists from Hell of a Boss and some renowned acting legends,
07:19 the show also decided to recruit some of the best voices on Broadway.
07:22 "Cause right now we need a leader, and it seems to me that destiny has picked me
07:28 to be that if you'll permit me, so who's with me?"
07:31 Featuring the likes of Erika Henningsen, Amir Talai, Christian Borle, Alex Brightman,
07:37 Jeremy Jordan, Keith David, as well as Stephanie Beatriz voicing some of its best characters,
07:42 Hasbun Hotel also includes the musical talents of composers Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg,
07:47 who helped produce its killer soundtrack.
07:49 "And I will try to make your dreams come true."
07:55 Thanks to its talented cast, Hasbun Hotel's musical potential brings the best out of
08:01 its characters and enhances the storytelling of this pleasantly chaotic world.
08:05 "We can do this, we can build it, best hotel that you've ever seen."
08:11 Number 3. Its animation quality and art style is top notch.
08:15 Over the years, Vivian Medrano has developed quite a reputation for creating amazing animated works.
08:21 "Good sh*t."
08:22 Aside from the Hasbun Hotel pilot, her notable works also include Bad Luck Jack,
08:26 music videos like Angel Dust's Addict, as well as Hell of a Boss.
08:30 When the pilot first aired, many described it as being a positive influence on indie animation.
08:36 "So you think you're gonna get in a lot of trouble for this?"
08:38 "What's one little brawl gonna cause?"
08:40 Over four years later, Hasbun Hotel returned better than ever,
08:46 with updated character designs and an even more fluid and vibrant animation style thanks
08:51 to the efforts of Bento Box Entertainment and Medrano's Spindle Horse tunes.
08:55 "Alright, uh, maybe we can try to fix it in post."
08:58 "Do you even know what that means?"
09:00 "I'll figure it out."
09:01 With its animation and art style elevated to even greater heights,
09:04 Hasbun Hotel serves as a reminder of the incredible potential for change
09:08 within the field of adult animation.
09:10 "Thanks for caring about me."
09:13 Number 2. A cast of hellish characters.
09:16 Another reason to get excited about Hasbun Hotel is its cast of unique characters who are a big
09:22 part of the show's chaotic energy.
09:24 "There's a warm fuzzy feeling that walks through the air."
09:27 Whether it's Charlie's upbeat attitude, Baggy's tough yet kind personality,
09:33 Angel Dust's hardcore and sensitive sides, or even Alistair's charismatic yet dangerous nature,
09:39 each character stands out in their own unique way while also experiencing key moments that
09:44 help them to further develop and evolve.
09:46 "Alistair! Failed to get rid of the eggs, I see."
09:49 "Yes, well, the little monsters proved to be rather useful."
09:54 There are also quite a few antagonists that keep the Hasbun crew on their toes,
09:59 such as the less-than-holy Adam,
10:01 as well as the villainous overlord trio of Vox, Velvet, and Valentino.
10:05 With Season 2 on the way, these characters will have even more opportunities to grow
10:12 as they face new challenges and continue their misadventures at the Hasbun Hotel.
10:17 "We're doing it with a smile!"
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10:36 Number 1. Hellraising Musicals
10:40 Hasbun Hotel has got everything from action, drama, comedy, and a hell of a lot of bloody
10:45 good moments. However, its greatest strength is without a doubt its amazing musical numbers.
10:50 "You've got it twisted, I'm not the one who needs a new attitude."
10:55 Not only are the songs highly entertaining, but they're also unique to each character,
11:00 providing them with their time in the spotlight, as well as enhancing the show's storytelling.
11:05 "Smiles wanna be, who don't heed when you've been warned."
11:09 Whether it's Carmilla trying to put Velvet in her place with "Respectless,"
11:13 Angel showing the depths of his suffering with "Poison," or him performing an upbeat
11:18 duet with Husk in "Loser Baby," the show's soundtrack features several songs guaranteed
11:22 to move your soul and put a pep in your step to help you keep up with its chaotic brand of energy.
11:27 "For the first time in our lives, we know that we are ready for this."
11:32 What reasons do you have for checking out Vivian Medrano's animated masterpiece?
11:36 Let us know in the comments below.
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