10 Shows Like Hazbin Hotel To Watch While You Wait For Season 2

Summary

• Shows like
  BoJack Horseman
  paved the way for
  Hazbin Hotel’s
  clever comedy and deep storytelling through animation.
• The Owl House
  offers a fantasy world with a found family story like
  Hazbin Hotel
  , but family-friendlier.
• Infinity Train
  showcases inventive character design in a strange setting similar to
  Hazbin Hotel
  .

The second season of Hazbin Hotel might be coming faster than the five years it took to produce season 1, but it is still a ways off. Luckily, there are plenty of good shows for fans to watch until then. Hazbin Hotel follows Princess of Hell Charlie Morningstar (Erika Henningsen) on her mission to redeem Hell’s Sinners, supported by her girlfriend Vaggie (Stephanie Beatriz). Only shows with similarly clever comedy interwoven with a meaningful story will be able to fill the gap left by Hazbin Hotel — at least for the time being.

Different elements of Hazbin Hotel can be found at their best in other shows, such as the story, the jokes, the music, or the animation. Show creator Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano has also shared some of the animated shows that had an impact on her, giving her followers additional ideas of properties to watch. Hazbin Hotel season 2 promises to be as riveting as the first season, but some other shows are just as entertaining.

10 BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)

BoJack Horseman Is The Forerunner Of Hazbin Hotel

Initially released on Netflix, the adult animated series BoJack Horseman is about an anthropomorphic horse who was once a TV star but now lives in depression as his career stagnated. In a Screen Rant interview, showrunner Vivienne Medrano cites BoJack Horseman as the forerunner of Hazbin Hotel:

“[…] while I was developing the show, shows like BoJack came out that showed like, ‘Oh, you can have a show that’s an adult comedy that’s also incredibly deep […].”

BoJack Horseman is set in a world of anthropomorphic beings mixed in with human characters, somewhat similar to the humanoid demons of Hazbin Hotel. People are still talking about whether BoJack ever actually improves by the time of BoJack Horseman’s confusing ending. However, like Hazbin Hotel, it is another animated adult show with a discourse about self-improvement. While BoJack never seems concerned about changing himself, Hazbin Hotel at least has characters who are trying.

9 The Good Place (2016-2020)

The Good Place Is Another Comedy Series Set In The Afterlife

The Good Place is also primarily set in the afterlife, focusing on a main cast of characters also trying to improve themselves after being earmarked for the “Bad Place.”The show asks some of the same fundamental questions about what people can do to redeem themselves and entertains its viewers with comedic versions of both the Good Place and the Bad Place, as well as the reasons a person can be sent to the latter.

Hazbin Hotel
clearly takes place in Hell, in the hope that its residents can one day earn their way back into Heaven.

Additionally, Kristen Bell and Ted Danson received critical acclaim as the witty, sardonic leaders of the main cast. While Hazbin Hotel clearly takes place in Hell, in the hope that its residents can one day earn their way back into Heaven, The Good Place’s Bad Place is kind of a version of purgatory rather than officially being hell, and these characters have to figure out where they are at and what they have to do to move on to a better place.

8 The Owl House (2020-2023)

The Owl House Features The Same Kind Of Fantasy As Hazbin Hotel

Disney’s The Owl House is decidedly more family-friendly than Hazbin Hotel but also features a fantasy setting and hilariously sarcastic characters. Luz Noceda is an aspiring witch who, like both Charlie and Vaggie, values herself based on how she can help others. The secondary main characters are the self-proclaimed “bad girl” witch Eda and the adorably morbid demon King.

Overall, The Owl House has the strange fantasy and found family of Hazbin Hotel, with a Disney-adjacent tone. Additionally, Charlie and Luz share several other personality traits, such as their typical optimism and relentless determination. While The Owl House is a Disney property, it also has adult subject matter and takes its characters and story seriously. That is similar to Hazbin Hotel, which appears to be a bizarre and wild animated series but has a lot more under the hood than many fans might have expected.

7 Infinity Train (2019-2021)

Hazbin Hotel Fans Can Find A Strange New Setting In Infinity Train

Infinity Train is set in the mysterious world (or many worlds) of a moving train, where trapped passengers are forced to confront problems about themselves and their lives that they have swept under the rug. For fans whose favorite part of Hazbin Hotel is the inventive character and production design, Infinity Train will be engaging. Every train car is a different world with new creatures and rules. Every season focuses on a new person who must find their way off the train.

It might be thought of as
Hazbin Hotel
meshing with
Snowpiercer
.

It might be thought of as Hazbin Hotel meshing with Snowpiercer as the two shows share a lot in common. Throughout Hazbin Hotel, the denizens of Hell show that there is a lot more to them than their sins, but they have to figure out what that is if they want to move on and find happiness in the end. The first season actually had someone prove who they really wanted to be and they found happiness in Heaven, which plays into the themes of Infinity Train and finding a way off to escape.

6 Death Note (2006-2007)

Death Note Is A Dark Anime That Poses Interesting Philosophical Questions

Death Note has a drastically different tone and aesthetic than Hazbin Hotel and a protagonist that can by no means be thought of as kind or moral as Charlie. However, Hazbin Hotel fans might enjoy what comprises a completely different discourse on good and evil and who has the right to hand down what judgment. Based on the manga of the same name, this series is about a notebook that will kill anyone who finds their name written on the pages.

It shares the morality with many characters in
Hazbin Hotel’s
version of Hell.

Those whose favorite character is the Machiavellian Alastor (Amir Talai) — and love every clue about the Radio Demon’s past — will also be entertained by the exploits of the brilliant villain protagonist Light and the equally shrewd detective who pursues him, only known as L. The characters in this story walk a fine line between good and evil, and not all choices will see them end up in a good place. It shares the morality with many characters in Hazbin Hotel’s version of Hell.

5 Good Omens (2019-Present)

Good Omens Is Another Show About Angels And Demons

For more shenanigans involving both angels and demons, Good Omens is the obvious choice. Good Omens also satirizes the contrast between Heaven and Hell, with major threats like the end of the world, through a comedic lens and archaic language used for some humorous beats. Connections can be drawn between Michael Sheen’s angel character and Charlie, or David Tennant’s demon character and just about everyone else.

The two series also share an interesting look at how Heaven might not be as good a place as many think

There is also no way fantasy fans can go wrong with a show based on a novel co-written by fantasy legends Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. The two series also share an interesting look at how Heaven might not be as good a place as many think and how the angels there might be as evil as any demon in Hell. It is also a nice comparison series with the friendship between an angel and a demon, which Hazbin Hotel teases as well.

4 Galavant (2015-2016)

Galavant Is Another Comedic Musical Fantasy Series

Galavant is the perfect option for fans who miss Hazbin Hotel’s best songs. Galavant is a short-lived spoof comedy series set in a medievalist world, borrowing elements from Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Arthuriana. Like Hazbin Hotel, Galavant is a musical with two songs per episode, which are generally humorous and intended to mock the characters or the setting. This change is a little different than Hazbin Hotel telling the story through music, but both have some great musical numbers.

Additionally, Galavant’s soundtrack is composed by acclaimed songwriter Alan Menken, who has won nine Oscars for his work. The show was canceled after two seasons, but it’s immensely enjoyable with great music. Unlike Hazbin Hotel, which is a fantasy series set in Hell, Galavant is a fantasy series set in the times of King Richard, but both shows received critical acclaim for their inventive natures.

3 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Is One Of The Best Recent Animated Shows

For anyone who likes clever animated adult comedy, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is a must-see. Amazingly, the show was able to recruit almost all the actors from the live-action Scott Pilgrim vs. the World movie to voice their characters in this new story over a decade later. With some outrageous villainous characters and a protagonist who ultimately needs to address his own shortcomings, the new Scott Pilgrim animated show is perfect for Hazbin Hotel fans.

Also, like
Hazbin Hotel
, music plays a role in the story

It does not follow the plot of Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels but features an original story that should still delight fans of the original and entertain people who might not have read the comics or watched the first movie. Also, like Hazbin Hotel, music plays a role in the story, so that is another selling point for fans wanting to see something while waiting for the third season.

2 Invader Zim (2001-2006)

Invader Zim Is One Of The Shows That Inspired Hazbin Hotel

In the Screen Rant interview, Medrano also refers to Invader Zim‘s influence on Hazbin Hotel as one of the animated shows she watched growing up. “I grew up loving The Batman Animated Series like Bruce Timm style, Invader Zim was huge for me, Nightmare Before Christmas,” she said. “So, things like that, this very sharp kind of edgier styles.” In addition to the original Invader Zim show, Netflix recently produced the sequel movie Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus.

The long-time voice of Zim, Richard Steven Horvitz, went on to voice Moxxie in Medrano’s other show,
Helluva Boss
.

The movie continues to follow the wacky adventures of the hopeful alien invader and his battles with his human rival. It is easy to see how the red and magenta backgrounds and dramatically impertinent humor inspired Hazbin Hotel. Additionally, the long-time voice of Zim, Richard Steven Horvitz, went on to voice Moxxie in Medrano’s other show, Helluva Boss.

1 Helluva Boss (2019-Present)

Helluva Boss Is Medrano’s Other Animated Series

Fans can check out Helluva Boss on YouTube during the Hazbin Hotel hiatus. This show is also set in Medrano’s vision of Hell and follows Blitzø (Brandon Rogers) and his company of Imp assassins who can access the living world and exact revenge on behalf of Sinners.

Helluva Boss is more episodic, showing the daily adventures of the Imps, but demonstrates the same dry sense of humor and great character dynamics. The biggest selling point for fans of Hazbin Hotel watching Helluva Boss is that both shows are set in the same fictional universe.

The difference is that this series is about the relationships between characters in Hell, while Hazbin is about redemption. The series has two seasons and 18 episodes, and she is working on a third season as well. VivziePop fans who want to learn more about the creator’s work can enjoy this show until Hazbin Hotel returns.

All episodes of
Helluva Boss
are available to watch on YouTube.