Parents' Guide to Hazbin Hotel

TV Prime Video Comedy 2024
Hazbin Hotel TV show poster: featuring a group of animated characters in shades of red, pink, and black

Common Sense Media Review

Jenny Nixon By Jenny Nixon , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 17+

Rampant sex, profanity, violence in animation set in hell.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 17+?

Any Positive Content?

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  • Hazbin Hotel TV show screenshot 1: A quintet of strange, demonic-looking characters, some smiling and some frowning. Some have fangs, one is a cyclops
  • Hazbin Hotel TV show screenshot 2: Charlie Morningstar (Erika Henningson) is pictured in the foreground of a red cityscape, grinning and clenching her fist
  • Hazbin Hotel TV show screenshot 3: Demon bartender Husk (Keith David) bares his fangs at fellow demon Alastor (Amir Talai), who is back-bending into the frame

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age 14+

Based on 102 parent reviews

Parents say this show is highly entertaining but contains heavy themes that may not be suitable for children, with many reviewers emphasizing the sexual content, violence, and strong language. While some parents feel it's appropriate for teens aged 13 and up, others urge caution and recommend supervision due to its mature themes and references to abuse, urging that it is decidedly not a kids' show.not for kidsmature themesstrong languageparental supervisionteen appropriatesexual content
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age 14+

Based on 279 kid reviews

Kids say this show effectively combines dark humor, mature themes, and a diverse cast, making it engaging for teens, albeit with significant content warnings that might make it unsuitable for younger viewers. While many appreciate its LGBTQ+ representation and relatable messages about redemption and personal growth, critics caution that the explicit language and adult themes require a certain level of maturity, suggesting a recommended viewing age of 13 or older, depending on the child's sensitivity and understanding.maturity mattersexplicit contentdiverse representationstrong messagesage recommendation
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What's the Story?

HAZBIN HOTEL is an animated series that takes place in hell, where there's a bit of an overcrowding problem. Concerned that hell will gain too much power from an ever-swelling population, their numbers are kept under control through visiting angels who swoop down to execute large groups of sinners. The princess of hell -- Lucifer's daughter, Charlotte "Charlie" Morningstar (Erika Henningson) -- is convinced there's a better, less violent way to maintain balance. She opens a halfway house of sorts where her subjects can learn about concepts like trust and forgiveness, hopefully culminating in their redemption and ascent to heaven. Also, there are musical numbers.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 102 ):
Kids say ( 279 ):

The problem with this series isn't the rampant sex, profanity, or violence -- it's the way it leans on being "outrageous" rather than developing a cohesive point of view or sense of humor. Hazbin Hotel isn't a terrible concept, but neither is it particularly original. The series' enthusiasm for being offensive just doesn't feel groundbreaking in a post-South Park world. Viewers who love the spooky-kooky films of Tim Burton will probably dig the stylized animation, which uses a limited color palette of reds, pinks, and black. The voice acting is quite good, with Keith David (who voiced Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog) and Bruce Roman (voicing Angel Dust, the hotel's resident sex-worker demon) being standouts. If the show uses future seasons to hone its worldview and ease up on the lazy, repetitive use of shock value, it would be a huge improvement.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why so many forms of media focus on the fight between good and evil. Can you think of any examples of this phenomenon?

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