welcome to my hellscape

Whoever can bring me Zeezi’s voice actress, you can have your organ of choice.

The section of Bad With Us where Vox convinces the other Overlords to back him kinda reminded me of God Games from Epic ngl.

HE DIDN’T EVEN TRY WITH ZESTIAL. I love Zestial just sitting and drinking tea my unbothered king.

Vox’s blatant racism completely killed the beat, goddamn.

WHY DID HE BRING OUT THE MARACAS AGAIN. 

Overall thoughts on Bad With Us; why did they give the main villains a beach song

Ive been in the fnaf fandom for too long when they said Vanny I went “FREDDY FAZBEAR??”

Unironically like that Husk has become the therapist in Charlie’s absence. I like to think that he and Vaggie are kind of splitting the load while Charlie’s having her manic episode. Also Baxter!! I missed him.

Also surprised the bug guy from episode 1 that fell in Angel’s chest fluff is still here, but maybe he’s committed to redemption.

Is Vaggie seriously the only person who’s thought to go to the king of hell and ask “hey this guy is running a smear campaign against your daughter and she’s self sabotaging trying to fix it herself can you like. Do something about it.”

Please tell me that implies Angel and Vaggie have gossip sessions I am DYING for any information on Vaggie’s dynamics with the rest of the cast.

Did he seriously hang up a sign saying ‘No Alastors allowed.’ This petty bitch. Also has anyone told him Alastor got kidnapped.

WHY IS HE COVERED IN DUCKS. WHAT DUCK WITCHCRAFT WAS HE DOING.

Shocking! Fucking off to go make ducks has consequences your highness! Also you know shit is bad when the literal Sin of Greed is willing to bribe you to take back authority.

Oh…my…god. Ok, permission to ramble about Lucifer for a second? Wait why am I asking for permission this is literally my post. Ok so Lucifer’s whole thing is his pride right. The idea that not only was he cast out of Heaven as a punishment, but he has no actual political power over sinners?? He’s lowkey nothing more than a figurehead?? Why do I love that? It’s his karmic punishment. He thought he knew better that everyone, he thought that he could give free will to mankind with no consequences despite the warnings, now he has no power to change the mess he made because he refused to listen. It’s the exact same flaw as Charlie. They can’t fix what they’ve done because they won’t listen. Lucifer didn’t listen to the Elders, and Charlie’s not listening to her friends. It also explains why no one respects Charlie as the princess of Hell. She’s nothing but a figurehead monarch.

Also did Lucifer make a version of Gatsby but as rubber ducks. And are they implying that it was so comically unpopular that no one went to see it so Lucifer thinks all sinners have no taste in theater.

Again with Lucifer’s pride! Thinking he can automatically do better than anyone else!

Luci, babe, you should have daddyed up before the smear campaign but ok.

Oh my god has Emily and the other angels been watching Charlie go nuts. Oh that’s angst material right there.

Sera honey I respect the desire to stay politically neutral but a white man with a god complex is slowly gaining more and more political power. Neutrality is no longer an option.

Okay Pentious looks semi better than when we last saw him! Good for him.

How is it that the two most powerful women in the room are black and yet that entire conversation felt so white. “Sorry we murdered your people on mass! Here’s a gift basket.”

LETS GO PENTIOUS USING IT STARTS WITH SORRY ON SERA! Cmon you beautiful war criminal, go accept the consequences of your actions.

THEY BROUGHT LUTE AND NOT PENTIOUS?! Lute is actively trying to start a war meanwhile Pentious is literally the key to proving redemption works.

Has Alastor just been scooting around in his little swivel chair causing problems the entire time he’s been with the Vees. Charlie’s worrying he’s getting tortured meanwhile he’s acting like a toddler with a swivel chair.

I mean Val does have vision! It’s just really bad and mostly NSFW.

I am not gonna feel bad for Valentino Hazbin Hotel. Vox being a shitty partner is karma. 

Guys I get he’s Christian Borle but he is still just a white man. He does not earn this much cheer.

Oh ho ho. Vox bringing Lillith into this right as Lucifer shows up. Beautiful. Also to any LSOH that might be reading this; I think we know what happened last time Jeremy Jordan and Christian Borle were enemies in a musical, now don’t we? :)

Lucifer I respect the attempt and the vocals + visuals slay but you’ve been too silly for too long. No one can find you scary now.

Well shoot. I guess Jeremy Jordan only wins if he’s got a man-eating plant and Christian Borle overdoses on laughing gas.

Love the immediate panic on Vox’s face when actual angels show up.

And I am immediately proven right as Lute escalates the situation.

“Lot of negativity here” It’s hell Abel. 

Ohhhh Lucifer. This is exactly why Lilith was the political one in this relationship.

BIBLICAL ANGEL SERA LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOO

Oh my god faux biblical angel Vox that’s so fucking cool.

Was he just playing with the eggs waiting for them to come back??

FINALLY! CHARLIE’S CRASH OUT! I’VE BEEN WAITING ALL SEASON!

Ohhh boy. Ok. Lotta thoughts about that argument. Charlie had every right to be mad at her dad for escalating the situation but Vaggie also had to tell Charlie that she’s also escalating the situation and making things worse but laying low won’t work anymore so Charlie has to take action but she hasn’t been listening to Vaggie and Vaggie has a right to be mad and everything just exploded.

Ok so we’re just gonna casually drop that Lilith was gonna officially attack Heaven with the sinners? Cool cool.

Vox why did you bring Velvette here. She literally antagonised Carmilla at a meeting she called.

Why does Carmilla have a Zestial ass spiderweb in her office?

Jesus that apology looked physically painful to say Velvette you good?

Ok never mind Zestial can just casually become a normal spider.

JESUS DID THE ENTIRE FUCKING CARMINE FAMILY END UP IN HELL? Did Carmilla lose someone to the exterminations and that’s why she’s an angelic weapons dealer?

Does Baxter really work for VoxTek? If his boss was starting a war with Heaven I doubt he’d still be at the hotel so I’m pretty sure its more of a freelance situation.

Also who’s the mosquito guy still at the hotel?

Husk I get but we also need Chaggie conflict they can’t be lovey dovey all the time.

Love Baxter and Niffty playing patty cake in the background. 

Vaggie I get it’s our worst hour by why on god’s green earth would you give Niffty any form of authority. Especially considering she apparently has a cockroach army.

Also Baxter x Niffty is lowkey growing on me. At first I didn’t care for it considering. Y’know. Baxter’s lack of presence but the way Baxter looks at Niffty. She’s a chaotic specimen and he wants to study her under a microscope. I fw it.

Whoever made the decision to give Husk a solo, I am kissing you on the mouth.

Glad to see no one is spared from a downward spiral, not even Husk.

Ohhhh. Vaggie’s trauma from being a soldier of Heaven. I was wondering when that was gonna become relevant.

NOT HUSK SAYING THAT TO A FELLOW BARTENDER.

HELP HUSK SOUNDS SO HORRIFIED WHEN HE REALIZES THE HOT LADY IS ANGEL. Also goddamn- Angel is hot in drag.

I was unaware this was gonna be “How Gambling Addiction Works” the episode but I aint complaining

By god I missed Angel’s singing voice.

Love Angel lowkey punching people and getting away with it via being a crooner.

Dude Valentino’s flat hat looks so much better on him than his stupid ass top hat.

Everyone say thanks to Velvette for demonstrating why there can only be three mean girls.

Ok why were Velvette and Alastor just sitting together. They were totally shittalking Vox.

Is the implication Vox’s hypnosis doesn’t work because of Valentino’s glasses or because of his shitty eyes?

Whose idea was it to give Valentino the most vocal stim ass lines. I’m from fucking Florida is gonna be in my head for a while. Also of course Valentino is a Floridian. Where else.

Get you a man that will modify your bugs to become musical.

Yes Charlie admit you fucked up!! Acknowledge your mistakes so you can grow!

Also love Vaggie talking about her frustrations with Charlie! They gotta acknowledge the bad!

Really liked Easy because it encapsulated the problem; Charlie and Vaggie gotta work together and not spiral and keep a clear head and rely on each other equally.

ANGEL’S BEEN A FUCKING SPY- actually ngl i read a fic with this premise so im not too surprised.

YES CHERRI AND HUSK TEAM UP LETS FUCKING GO

Has Lucifer seriously just been watching duck soap operas?! Dude your country is on the brink of war.

Oh my god they’re gonna use him as a portable charger. 

Does Vox seriously not know about scream rain? His own forecast talked about it!

Lucifer I love you but you lowkey failed Charlie. WOW That’s a crazy way to start this but. Luci did you and Lillith teach Charlie ANYTHING about politics? Anything at all. I had to pause multiple times just to facepalm at her practically handing the Vees ammo. (Expect a post about how Lucifer is lowkey responsible for the hierarchy in Helluva Boss in the future)

Charlie was really relatable in episode 3, because I too cannot read complicated social cues for the life of me because I expect people to be honest about their intentions. The only difference is I’m not a future monarch. Charlie honey I get wanting to get everything done at once but you need proof for these things.

Good to see Vaggie actually get mad at Charlie for inviting the Vees to the hotel because she knows the damage they can do. I don’t know how canon the pilot still is but it did establish that Vaggie is knowledgeable about Hell politics. I headcanon she goes out of her way to research this stuff because she knows she’s a fish out of water and needs to be informed.

Only Hazbin Hotel could make a love song called Piss. Also I was holding Cherri’s new voice actress to high standards since her pilot voice was an incredible singer, and she fulfilled them!

I’ve also been holding a high standard for Cherrisnake since I wasn’t fond of it. Cherri just never seemed to show anything but hate for Pentious. I really like how neither of them are sure if what they have could be called love. They didn’t jump straight to love for both, instead showing how Cherri regrets not knowing Pentious more and how this combatic relationship that could only form in Hell represents how Pentious misses the place. This is a long way for me to say queerplatonic Cherrisnake ftw

Really like Angel being mad at Charlie for inviting the Vees to the hotel without asking him. She knows Valentino is in their group and she knows the damage Valentino has done to Angel. But you also understand why Charlie’s doing this. She’s desperate to help people but she doesn’t understand how to fight back the damage the Vees are doing because her parents never taught her. She wants to believe she can reason with them but doesn’t account for how awful and selfish the Vees are because not trying to be humane about it undermines the hotel’s message. It’s a catch-22.

Speedrun to Redemption is in a similar boat to Hazbin Guarantee (Trust Us) to me as it works really well for the story, I just don’t like it as a song. The entire song feels like a manic episode. Charlie’s desperate to redeem Angel but she doesn’t really get how to do it and on top of that it’s a time crunch like last season which adds to the theme of ‘why isn’t this working from last time.’ Redemption takes time, but time is something no one is willing to give Charlie. It also adds to the theme that she’s unintentionally hurting her relationship with Angel because while she wants to help him, she wants to help everyone but is accidentally doing it at his expense.

Once again, Charlie is really bad at not giving the Vees ammo, she quite literally dressed up as a mustache twirling villain.

Husk saying he shouldn’t have said anything made me giggle. Did Charlie ask if he could help and Husk was like ‘if I say yes this will be over quicker.’

 This theme of Charlie wanting to help people in any way she can but damaging her relationships also hits with the train thing. She thinks being willing to sacrifice yourself is the key and maybe it’s a testament to how much she believes in Angel that he could save Husk without dying, but that’s an angelic spear tied to that train. If he wasn’t ready for Heaven, that could have permanently killed him. And I get that she didn’t know Vox would cut the brakes, but she could have tied the ropes looser. These things can permanently kill people. It shows how she’s not thinking things through all the way in her desperation.

Niffty what the fuck did Husk do to you. She pulled that cord with murderous intent.

Viv. Why in god’s name did you have Husk to threaten to spank Angel in a serious argument.

Again, really glad to see Vaggie being more firm with Charlie. And glad to see that Vaggie bringing Charlie down to earth is what let Charlie truly see what got Pentious in the clouds.

Why is Angel being a murderer treated as this jaw drop reveal? We’ve seen him kill multiple sinners and angels. Although him killing his own dad is a nice backstory drop.

Yes Charlie! Show some spine! Don’t repeat your father’s mistakes! Also really like how despite Vox being awful, she doesn’t say he’s irredeemable. She honestly believes anyone can change and grow.

Really funny that Velvette seems to be the only Vee that can’t immediately leave. Vox can teleport and Valentino can probably fly (he has wings) meanwhile if she does something dramatic she has to walk like a normal person.

Also love Angel being mad at Charlie for overstepping his boundaries! He made it clear that he wasn’t ready, and she indirectly trampled on that. She overstepped like she did in season 1 because he hasn’t fully explained why she can’t do that and she doesn’t understand why she can’t step in. 

Love Cherri checking in, but babe your default to everything is bombs. I think this is gonna take a while.

Charlie why would you take Niffty. That girl is the least likely to go to heaven.

 Lucifer honey. You only showed up for the last stretch of the fight. At least Alastor was there from the beginning. And you had one conversation with Charlie that doesn’t seem to be effective atm. (Expect a post about how Alastor and Lucifer powerscaling and how that relates to the themes of this season.)

The line about Katie only then meeting Charlie really doesn’t help with the question ‘is the pilot canon’. Although you could argue Katie forgot she met Charlie, but she fistfought the lady on live television. 

NIFFTY HOLDING UP A KYS SIGN AT KATIE MADE ME SNORT. WHY DOES SHE EVEN HAVE THAT.

I get why some people are upset by the reveal that Rosie is the one who owns Alastor’s soul, but I really like it. For one, it gives Rosie a little more devious since aside from the cannibalism (crazy ass sentence) she didn’t seem too evil in season 1. And another thing, I really like this turn for Alastor’s character. Because from this standing, he really doesn’t have any genuine friends. He owns Husk and Niffty, he only sought Charlie out on Rosie’s orders apparently, he broke things off with Mimzy and Vox, and Rosie owns his soul. Anyone he’s on good terms with, it’s a business standing. We don’t know how he feels about anyone, not even people he tolerates. Is he so he can gain more power, or does he like anyone. He has no one he can be vulnerable with, and I love that for his writing.

 I’m noticing a pattern; the human backstory versions of characters are the first time I’ve found them hot. First Pentious and now Alastor.

I get the point of showing that Alastor killed a guy for spilling wine on his suit was to show his ego, but I get that man. You know how hard it is to get stains out of white? Especially red? I got vaccinated a month ago and I bled out a little into this white shirt I was wearing. Had a mini panic attack.

WHY IS ALASTOR’S VOICE HOTTER WHEN HE’S HUMAN.

what who said that. that wasn’t real.

Rosie really went ‘wow your vibes are so rancid. you’re gonna be one of the worse demons in hell.’

I retract point 25. Alastor you can’t be pissy someone got wine on your sleeve and then get blood all over a white shirt while killing a man. If you kill someone, you wear black; that’s murder 101. 

FBI agent watching me I swear I haven’t killed people before I just read too many horror stories.

Don’t You Forget is alarmingly catching. I really like how Rosie’s magic looks. Also since Rosie’s a cannibal do you think the skeletons are people she and the town have eaten the meat off and kept around for some reason. Also also the fact that Alastor knows the words you think this isn’t the first time Rosie’s sang a musical number essentially equating to ‘you need to get humbled motherfucker.’

Really like the imagery of Alastor sitting on a bench near a statue of the Morningstars as he gets an idea. It makes it understandable what he’s going to do but it’s vague as to who he’s going to approach. The most obvious choice is Charlie which. Alastor c’mon. Is this really the first time it’s occurred to you to use your favor with Charlie to untie your soul. You’re supposed to be two steps ahead man, 2020 tumblr was drooling over you for a reason.

KATIE JUST CASUALLY DROPPING THE EXTERMINATIONS HAVE ONLY BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVEN YEARS. THE HELL. Ok I personally would not have made that writing decision but I guess we’re doing this now. Ok so the Exterminations were an annual event, so there were only seven. How many people could the Exorcists have managed to kill? What was their time window? This raises so many questions.

Once again. Charlie makes things worse by rushing to clear her name instead of waiting for proof. We’re gonna have to get one of those child leashes to hold her back aren’t we.

It’s pretty cool seeing the live chat respond to Charlie. And it’s nice that at least someone (Catweed) is trying to hear her out. Also who is MicandCheese lmao what’s their beef with Charlie. Also I hate to say it, but there is a point to be made about how Charlie’s privilege has made her a bit blind as to what conditions are living in, but she’s at least trying to understand. Granted she’s not doing great but attempts are made.

I like Clean It Up more than I thought I would. I wanted it to expand on Niffty’s character and. Well it established that she does think Charlie will succeed and that she’s a kind boss. Granted she called everyone trash but she likes trash and enjoys cleaning it up, so maybe you could say she believes they’ll get cleaned up.

Vox really left right in the middle of sex with Valentino the moment he heard Alastor’s voice huh. Also if they were fucking why was Velvette there.

Man I am getting rewarded with the women this season huh. The idea of Velvette live streaming her fights not just for the clout but so she can pull digital icons and mix them with her witchcraft and turn them into weapons is just so fucking cool.

VEE BATTLE VEE BATTLE OH MY GOD ITS A THREE VEE ONE THANK YOU SPEAKER

God Husk’s magic is so cool EVERYONE’S MAGIC IS SO COOL. Did the writers and animators collectively agree that magic is cool and they should use it as weapons more instead of just. Variations of gun and knife.

Valentino objectively speaking you should be more afraid Niffty killed an archangel.

“Make the two ladies fight” boo tomato tomato lame

“Make the witch and stage magician fight to show off their different magicks” epic and awesome sauce

I really like that only when Niffty was at gunpoint and couldn’t escape that Alastor surrendered. I think she’s the closest thing he has to an actual friend. There’s a lot of potential to explore her character here and her relationship with Alastor and why she means so much to him.

Dawg Vox is not beating the former relationship allegations; this man threw an entire parade after getting Alastor as a prisoner. No one throws a parade if it was just a rejected business partnership. How much do you think he just had this in storage.

HE LITERALLY TOOK HIM ON A 1950s ASS MILKSHAKE DINER DATE. He knew what he was doing, drinking that in front of him when Alastor’s mouth was covered.

70 YEARS my god these fucks are old

Oh I really like the idea that Alastor is kind of a radio himself and can still use his broadcast powers without his staff.

I love the idea that Vox started out sucking up to Alastor that matches his vibe exactly. Also I’m just gonna say it; pre-breakup Vox was hotter. Alastor took his swag in the divorce.

Oh I know that look in Vox’s eyes that is the look of a man about to ask another man to marry him and kill god together. And the little sparks running up his antenna…

FUCKING VOX NAME DROP?! Of course he’s a Vincent. This is purple guy ass behavior.

Listen Vox being so cruelly rejected and that little “I thought we were friends” stings and all but it’s also really funny when you remember Vox was asking him to do terrible things. Bro the magic of friendship doesn’t work for capitalism.

I hate to say it. I really do. But lowkey I was thinking the same thing as Val.