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'Hazbin Hotel' (2024) release date, plot, cast and is Prime Video's adult animated series worth watching

Sometimes, even demons need a place to redeem themselves and all thanks to Charlie, it's possible

Series name: Hazbin Hotel

Network: Prime Video

Date of release: January 19, 2024

Country of Origin: US

Genre: Adult animation/Comedy/Musical

A series whose 31-minute pilot was once released on YouTube, then picked up by A24 and finally announced to be streamed on Prime Video is almost here, and the countdown can’t go any faster.

The first four episodes of ‘Hazbin Hotel’ go live on Prime Video on January 19, and this animated series is a mix of several genres you need to buckle in for.

There’s the obvious adult animation, mixed with comedy, and ‘Hazbin Hotel’ is also a musical, what more could one want?

What is the plot of ‘Hazbin Hotel’?

The upcoming adult animated series ‘Hazbin Hotel’ follows the main protagonist Charlie Morningstar, who is the daughter of King Lucifer.

Think of a Disney princess, but instead of being in a mansion, running a comb through her shiny blonde hair, Charlie is the princess of hell, and that’s only the beginning when it comes to ‘Hazbin Hotel.’

Charlie wants to help sinners and give them a chance to redeem themselves one more time, and for that, she creates a hotel for the rehabilitation of demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. That’s what any princess would do, right?

Charlie is kind, hopeful, and filled with dreams, and in fact, her hair is a little blonde too. If there’s one person who can save hell in ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ it is Charlie Morningstar, but of course, she won’t be doing it all by herself.

Who are the voice actors in ‘Hazbin Hotel’? 

When it comes to an animated series, although you don’t get to see the faces of some of your favorite stars or point to the screen and recognize them, somewhere, that’s where the charm lies, especially when it comes to ‘Hazbin Hotel.’

Erika Henningsen as Charlie

Since ‘Hazbin Hotel’ is a musical, having Erika Henningsen as the lead only enhances this adult animated series. Henningsen is best known for being a Broadway star, particularly lauded for her work in the 2018 Tony-nominated musical ‘Mean Girls.’

Henningsen will take on the lead role of Charlie Morningstar in ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ and her voice will be more than enough to elevate the entire experience for the viewers on Prime Video.

Stephanie Beatriz as Vaggie

In ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ Vaggie is Charlie Morningstar’s girlfriend and plays an important role in the animated series. It would only make sense that this character is played by someone who can do a little bit of everything, from comedy to musicals, and it is none other than Stephanie Beatriz.

Beatriz is best known for her work for the comedy TV series ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ but has also played roles in sitcoms like ‘Modern Family.’

However, Beatriz has a powerful voice which was showcased in the musical ‘In the Heights’ and hopefully viewers will witness more of that in ‘Hazbin Hotel.’

Blake Roman as Angel Dust

The first volunteer for Charlie Morningstar’s rehabilitation program is Angel Dust, who is a gay spider demon, yes, you read that right. This character will be voiced by none other than Blake Roman and will be a part of the core characters of ‘Hazbin Hotel.’

If the Roman sounds familiar to you, chances are you recognize him from ‘The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal,’ as he now continues to build his career in stage, film, voiceover, and music.

Amir Talai as Alastor

The overlord of hell, Alastor, and also the “radio demon” will be voiced by Amir Talai in the upcoming animated series, ‘Hazbin Hotel.’

Apart from being an actor, Talai is also a writer. This wouldn’t be Talai’s first stint in the animated genre as he has previously made appearances in ‘American Dad,’ ‘Family Guy,’ and ‘My Dad the Bounty Hunter’ amongst others.

A musical animated series requires an ensemble cast without a doubt and apart from the core team, there are several other similar voices you might get to witness, and some of them include Keith David, Kimiko Glenn, Alex Brightman, and Christian Borle.

Who is the director of ‘Hazbin Hotel’?

The director of ‘Hazbin Hotel’ is Vivienne Medrano, who isn’t only a director but also an animator, writer, producer, and voice actress. So far, her most noteworthy work includes ‘Hazbin Hotel’ and ‘Helluva Boss.’

Is ‘Hazbin Hotel’ worth watching?

A quick glance at all the details about the upcoming adult animated series on Amazon Prime will have you convinced that ‘Hazbin Hotel’ is worth a binge. From demons to a rehabilitation center for demons, along with music, romance, and a lot of comedy, ‘Hazbin Hotel’ has it all.

‘Hazbin Hotel’ trailer