Hazbin Hotel is a passion project created by the YouTube channel Vivziepop. It is loud, overtly offensive and surprisingly enjoyable.
This is in part due to the show's art-style, which manages to emphasize a cartoony feel despite the rather adult content. Character designs are unique and much like the style manage to juxtapose their wackier sides while also reminding you that you are quite literally in hell. Speaking of hell, Hazbin Hotel is a perfect example of a setting that permeates everything. It often reminds the viewer of where they are, sometimes too much so, and this manages to have good and bad points. Hell as a setting works perfectly with the dark humor and characters that the show utilizes. It provides an excuse for awful behavior while also allowing for the humor to play off it. However, like many settings of this nature, it can be a bit in-your-face and a little annoying. The pilot doesn’t only have comedy though, there are a few genuinely sad moments featuring the protagonist, and some delightful musical numbers. All of the characters, albeit a bit flat on the surface, have subtleties that make them more intriguing then the average cartoon. This is a fan project through-and-through, which means lots of heart, but a lack of experience. The unprofessional nature of Hazbin Hotel really shows in its overly-fast pacing. Even though this isn’t always a bad thing (it made for some funny jokes and nothing felt too slow) it also resulted in some moments being diminished. The opening feels rushed, and you don't really have time to get to know what you're watching until you're there. There are many times where slower pacing would have made a scene more appealing. Hazbin Hotel isn't perfect. There are issues as to be expected of anything that is made independently. But it is more than made up for in creativity. Though every joke may not land, I implore you to check the pilot out on YouTube, as it won't be quite like anything you've ever seen before.
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1/30/2020 03:21:02 am
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