THEATRE NERD REACTS TO HAZBIN HOTEL PILOT 

Just to let you know, Niffty is actually not a child, she's on her 20's or something; Besides it, nice reaction, maybe you'll like this series.

Funny you should mention Princess and The Frog. Husk's new VA in the series was the VA for Dr. Facilier

The visuals we see during “Inside of every demon is a rainbow” is actually something everyone in the show can see because that was Charlie using her magic to create those visuals

Niffty isn't a little girl she's 22 canontically. She's just short because of the demon form she was given.

I don’t think the hierarchy of hell is a spoiler… so here is the official hierarchy and power ranking: 1. Lucifer 2. Charlie and Lilith 3. The other 6 deadly sins (appear in Helluva boss) 4. The ars goetia (Best to watch Helluva boss) 5. Overlords (Alastor for example) 6. Sinners 7. Hellborns (Succubi, Fish demons? and more -> Helluva boss) 8. Imps & Hellhounds (also hellborn but lower hellborn)

It was honestly really nice to see someone watch the first episode without having seen the pilot. I do think the show is made to be watchable (and understandable) without having seen it but with most people already knowing the pilot it was hard to find someone to test this theory on.

There is also a music video called "Addict" that shows a bit of Angel Dust's life struggles, and a short web comic that shows how he was invited to join the Hotel, both played a big part on why Angel Dust was so loved before the official series even released.

23:45 Out of all the characters we have been told (by Vivzie on live streams and on Twitter) the most canon information about Angel and Alastor’s lives while they were alive. The decade some characters died is also known: Alastor - 1930’s Angel - 1940’s Niffty - 1950’s Husk - 1960’s (!! Alastor and Angel spoiler warning in case it is eventually mentioned in the show!!) Angel died in the 1940’s and as we all know he was from New York. He was in the mafia alongside his brother and father. His sister is in heaven so it’s unclear if she was also in the business or not. He died of a drug overdose, likely, ironically, on Angel Dust (the nickname for cocaine). Alastor died in the 1930’s and was from Louisiana. He had a radio show, hence his motif in hell. He was a serial killer and cannibal. He died when he was shot in the head, most likely after being mistaken for a deer while hiding the body of one of his victims.

I hope yo check out the "Addict" music video aftee this. It's not technically canon, but it does give us a much deeper dive into Angel Dust's character and his struggles. Plus it's a bop. Also, Charlie is definitely the most powerful demon hust beneath her parents. She just almost never uses it. And every single one of these voice actors were replaced, and while I love the new cast, whe shall never forget the ones who started it all.

"She needs someone to support her and love her!!" ALASTOR APPEARS. Lilo: "I need a friend. Maybe you can send me an Angel!" *Stitch appears from crater and laughs evilly*

I'm glad this remained somewhat canon, because of events that unfold later. Great character growth for someone in particular.

Funny how she mentioned “Friends on the Other Side” due to Husker being voiced by Keith David in the main show, who also voiced Dr. Facilier.

I can't help but laugh every time Angel Dust is messing with the automatic window, it just cracks me up. I love the detail that he died before they existed and so obviously he's fascinated by them. I would be too lol.

To give context around Alastor he was a radio host in Louisiana during the late 1920’s to early 30’s. He was a serial killer and a cannibal who ate the bodies of his victims and used them for voodoo. His death was caused by the fact when he was hiding a body in the woods hunting dogs chased him down and hunters mistook him for a deer. This is why Alastor in hell appears as a Wedigo (a mythical creature that wears a deer skull and eats humans) radio host, and explains his massive fear of dogs.

One thing about who's more powerful; Charlie is in the highest rank of power in hell, with her parents being the highest, the capital sins below her with then on down there's the overlords, then sinners, and then hellborns, altho hellborns with royal roles go on top close to the capital sins. The reason why Charlie gets stepped on is only because she doesn't want to be mean and use her power, but if she were to fight seriously she could most probably sweep the floor with pretty much anyone, just that she thinks that's mean. You already saw episode 4 so there's that with her dialogue of "But that's so meaaaan" when Vaggie told her to make people respect her

Here's the canon we know as of right now: Angels' real name is Anthony. He's from New York and part of an Italian crime family. He's a spider demon because of his families web of crime his older brother Arakinis is also a spider demon in hell, and his twin sister Molly is in heaven but also resembles a spider. He can speak fluent Italian. He died from a drug overdose of Angel dust in the 40s Alastor was a black radio host from New Orleans (I believe) who practiced Voodoo and loved his mom. He became a murdered and a cannibal for reasons unknown. If I'm not mistaken he can speak French creol. He was mistaken for a deer during hunting season, presuambly while hiding a body and was shot and mulled by hunting dogs in the 30s Cherri bomb is a little flimsy, but it's thought that she was an Australian anarchist shot down by riot police in the 80s At the time of the pilot, Vaggie had died via suicide in the 2010s and was a moth demon. That idea has since been abandoned, though. Nifty is in her 20s, died in the 50s, and originally could speak fluent Japanese

Funny you'd reference "Friends on the Other Side". The VA for Husk in the show (not pilot) is the VA for Dr Facilier and singer for that song. Keith David.

"I have standards" Charlie looks at sign that says "Hell" "How's that working out for you?"

No lie. this is literally my initial reaction to this pilot. Weeby is so damn relatable

There are two things that are guaranteed in a Vivziepop cartoon. Background jokes and lots and lots of Red

Pretty sure each of the characters sexualarities are listed on their wiki bios, or atleast used to be, pretty sure Charlie is Bi, Vaggie and Angel are both Gay, Husk is Pansexual and Alastor is Asexual... it's been a while but there was alot of discussions about it back when the pilot first aired.

Weeby simping for Alastor is my one thread of ace appreciation

Its kind of interesting hearing the pilot VA again.

Girl, I JUST got into Hazbin Hotel a few days ago and it's taken over my life! XD. Really hope you continue to enjoy and obsess over the demons, haha.

WOOOOOOOO! I’m really happy you’re getting into the series Weeby! The pilot is where it all started, so I’m glad you get to see all the wonderful OG voice actors and how it all began! Hope you’re enjoying it so far!

I love how you made the reference of "Dr. Facilier" (Villian of Princes and The Frog) Since he's now voicing husk in the show

Charlie is very powerful she just doesn’t show it most of the time.

40:28 Kinda cool that you mention it. Because from the info on the characters outside the shows it's been stated that Alastor was a Creole man in early 1900s New Orleans, so visual connection is kinda obvious when you know enough about this. Plus there's been controversies regarding symbols flying around Alastor in few shots. Those symbols are actual Voodoo symbols and some people didn't took a liking to that visual thingy. But yeah, those symbols are just a visual confirmation of his background during life he had.

Charlie unironically reminds me of grown up Sonia 💀

3:12 If you pause it fast enough when Angel is buying drugs, you can see that one of the options is to get a SQUIP. When I first noticed it I nearly had a heart attack, my theatre nerd heart wasn't prepared for a Be More Chill Reference

Alastor's name can be translated from ancient Greek to "spirit of revenge" or "tormentor". And he was a serial killer in life, got shot by accident in the woods in 1933.

I think the "So many Orphans...." comment was a joke on how a lot of people offed themselves and left behind their children because of the stock market crash

The Addict music video is also something you should probably watch before episode 4 at least, but it was realeased after tge pilot before the show came out.

I adore your personality. People who laugh easily are the best to have around and you're so damn entertaining

at the end of the pilot i love how alastor just casully asks "who wants some jambalaya" and my first response the first time i watched it was, "yes please"

Weeby reacting: Me: focusing on peanut in the background being cute

We never get explicitly told what time period different characters dies in within the show itself, but Vivziepop (the creator) told us the time petiods of the main cast in the stream a few years ago. But keep in mind that some of this information might've been changed since then: Alastor died in 1933, Angel Dust died in the 1940s, Husk died in the 1970s, Nifty died in the 1950s & Sir Pentious died in the 1880s. In earliee drafts Vaggie died in the 2010s, but we dont know if that's still true for her modern iterations.

I'm joining in on the people saying you need to see Hazbin Hotel's "Addict" video next. Hopefully before continuing the show. Just adds some more context.

I'm surprised for the lack of requests, for the "Hazbin Hotel Addict" music video. It would be fantastic to squeeze that one in before the rest of the show.

Awesome ! glad you are reacting to the pilot and I can't wait for your reaction to the rest of the show 🙌🔥🔥

for some alastor backstory he was a serial killer radio host, and was shot in the head while burying a body (why he has an X on his head). He was on a hunting ground and the hunter thought he was a deer (makes sense for ep 2). This is the cannon as I know it, might remember it slightly off

You should watch HelluvaBoss. It’s in the same universe as Hazbin Hotel. It has a pilot too.

Ironically enough, Charlie is actually stronger than Alastor

i loved this series so much more then i thought i would angel and alastor are easily my favorite characters the music is amazing and also after respectless hrrrng velvette

36:45 That is what it reminds of, but he's specifically referring to the quote "you're never fully dressed without a smile" from the song of the same name from like 1970's (which is odd since Alastor died in 1933), which he literally lives by (absolutely never stops smiling).

Both Charlie and Alastor are fans of musicals. Charlie's opening song, "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", is from the 1918 vaudeville play "Oh, Look!". Later, when Alastor tells Vaggie to smile, he's humming "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" from the Broadway musical adaptation of "Little Orphan Annie". Quite a bit has been changed since the pilot so some of the following may not be canon anymore, but at the time the characters' backstories, as confirmed by Vivzie herself at the time via Tweets and livestreams, were: - Charlie was born in the 1820s and is the only character in the pilot who is a native of Hell instead of a Sinner. In the pilot her last name was Magne, as a joke on "Charlemagne". - Vaggie was a Salvadoran prostitute who died in 2014, though Vivzie tweeted that she felt like Vaggie died earlier than she claimed. Her design was based on a moth. - Angel Dust was from an Italian-American mob family in New York, almost all of which are in Hell, and are all based on spiders. He died in his 30s in 1947 after overdosing on PCP, a.k.a. "angel dust". - Alastor was a New Orleans radio host, prolific serial killer, and cannibal. He may have also dabbled in voodoo. He died in 1933 when he was mistaken for a deer and shot by a hunter while he was in the woods hiding the remains of his latest victim. His design was based on a deer. He was designed long before "The Princess and the Frog", so resemblances to Dr. Facilier are entirely coincidental. - Husk was a Las Vegas native who worked in casinos his whole life, eventually becoming a gambling addict and alcoholic and died in the 1970s. Somehow the fandom got the idea that he was a Vietnam veteran, but when asked if that was canon Vivzie replied that she had no idea where that idea came from and had never heard of it until just then. - Niffty died in the 1950s. Her design was inspired by bugs, B-movie aliens, and the song "The One-eyed One-horned Flying Purple People Eater". Vivzie said she wrote her with the idea of her being Japanese, due to her VA being fluent in Japanese. - Cherri Bomb was Australian, and died in the 1980s. Her Australian accent doesn't show much in the pilot, but it was much clearer when her voice actress did lines on the HunieCast podcast. - Sir Pentious was English, possibly from Staffordshire, and died in 1888. He's based on a Cobra. - Katie Killjoy died in 1992. - Tom Trench is though to have served in the First World War, as when someone asked in a livestream when Tom died, Vivzie asked what year World War 1 happened in.

I don't know if anyone clarified this, but the events of the Pilot take place a week before the actual show, as evidenced by the dialogue in the show talking about the time. (Alastor saying the hotel was founded five days ago in his advertisement, Vaggie mentioning that Alastor showed up a week ago, and multiple times they stated that the last extermination was a week ago) And as for Charlie and her status, it does come from Lucifer, not Lillith. Lucifer is the ruler of all of Hell, even if Lillith thrived in Hell more than he did. Lucifer is the "Head Honcho", as Katie Killjoy put it, and has the most authority over everyone in Hell. As for power and influence, Charlie does have more power and authority than everyone other than her parents; she just chooses not to use it, but they talk about that more in a later episode, so I won't talk about it too much. Also, Angel Dust (the drug, not the character) is actually a name for phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (also known as PCP), which is a drug separate from cocaine. Cocaine is a drug that gets you high fast, making you feel euphoric, energetic, talkative, mentally alert, and/or hypersensitive to sight, sound, and touch, and is taken through smoking, snorting, or injecting via a needle. PCP is a separate drug that causes euphoria, joy, anxiety, and/or panic, as well as hallucinations. It was used medicinally in the 1950s, but by the late 60s, it was discovered that it actually caused postoperative dysphoria and hallucinations and is incredibly addictive. (The only reason I know any of this is because doing research for fanfics about characters like Angel can lead you to learn a LOT more about drugs than is normal). And finally, Angel (the character) only takes PCP, at least as far as what's been confirmed, and that is what we see him getting from the vending machine when we first meet him in the Pilot. Anyways, after that long and probably unnecessary infodump, the TL;DR is that Angel Dust (the drug), also known as PCP, is separate from crack, and while they have similar effects, they are not the same, as well as the fact that PCP is the only drug that we can confirm Angel (the character) actually takes. Apologies if any of the information given was incorrect, and if I did get anything wrong, y'all can feel free to correct me on this.

Charlie actually has all kinds of power. She is #2 tier in Hell. #1 tier is her parents, literally the most powerful beings in Hell, Lucifer and Lilith #3 tier are the remaining Princes of the Deadly Sins besides Lucifer (pride), Beelzebub (gluttony), Asmodeus (lust), Mammon (greed), Belphegor (sloth), Leviathan (envy), and Satan (wrath, Satan also CORRECTLY identified as seperate from Lucifer). #4 tier is Demon Royalty like the Goetia families. #5 is Overlords, like Alastor. #6 is Sinners. #7 are common Hellborn like imps and hellhounds. Yes, that is absolutely straight. *_Alastor,_* as powerful as he is, is _three levels of magnitude weaker_ than Charlie. It is probably why he at leas TRIED to get a Deal in with Charlie; the chance to eternally have the second most powerful being in all of Hell under his thumb was too much temptation to resist... but Charlie is nice, not an idiot, and knew better than to take a Deal from anyone. If Charlie wanted to fight Alastor, or literally anyone else in Hell, she could ABSOLUTELY trounce them by sheer power alone. She is just so nice that she rarely, if ever, actually USES that power because she doesn't want to 'be mean.' And because she so rarely flexes her power at people, people don't realize how powerful she IS, and thus have zero respect for her. However, no specifics or spoilers, the way things are shaping up in the show, all the people in Hell are on the verge of getting a SERIOUS wake-up call about Charlie... and learn just why it is they should be GLAD she is so nice.

My favorite RU-vidr watching my favorite show, what more could we ask for

oh my God yay I’m glad you’re reacting to this. You should do the other episodes now

I also highly recommend watching the Addict music video before continuing the show because it delves deeper into Angel Dust’s character, and is REALLY good. There’s also an official comic that shows how Angel was first invited to stay there.

After rewatching this pilot over and over for the past 4 years, it makes my heart so happy to see people watching it for the very first time!! Vivzie pop’s art style has inspired me so much over the years and I’m so proud Hazbin Hotel has come so far

It was so cool looking back at the pilot and seeing how everything's improved! It really was worth the wait! Can't wait to see Weeby react to the rest of the show. It would be amazing if she reacted to Helluva Boss, too! I love those guys.

I have been on this train since it took off October 2019 and it makes me so happy to see it go to series, and when it officially dropped, it taking off like it has

7:34 WAIT WAS HE TALKING ABOUT THE MARTHA FROM HELLUVA BOSS EP 1 IN THIS ? HOLY SHEET THAT’S A MASSIVE CAMEO

1:47 cat be like LET ME OUT I BEG OF YOU

29:00 This is my favorite part to see any reaction to. Peeps really show their real selves when it happens XD

Im so so excited to see you reacting to this !

The amount of plot points you predicted for the show in this one video, holy-

36:35 I think someone like Alastor is allowed to say that, since he ALWAYS smiles . He's not being sexist, he literally believes so for everyone XD

OMG i never noticed "Jeffery's cannibal cooking session" was referring to Jeffery Dahmer 😭

Vaggie:"WELL, DON'T LET HIM IN!!!!" Charlie: **proceeds to let him in**

Some more fun facts for ya, the VA for Pilot Angel Dust is Michael Kovach, who also voices N in Murder Drones, Jax in the Amazing Digital Circus, and Rocky from Lackadaisy. The pilot singing voice for Charlie is Elsie Lovelock who voices Uzi in Murder Drones and the Gloink Queen in the Amazing Digital Circus. Also, highly recommend the Addict music video, Insane by Black Gryph0n, and the farewell song the pilot cast did for Hazbin called Thank You and Goodnight if you're interested!

The thing with the pilot is that at this point, it's only half-canonical. We don't know exactly which parts are non-canon though, so just keep in mind that the pilot happens a week before the main series, and only the most important parts should be considered in the overall series so far.

I love your laugh so much. I can't wait to watch you react to the rest of the show!! I love it so much.

Your reactions are so good, already became one of my favorite reactors ❤❤

Been seeing your reactions to Murder Drones, The Amazing Digital Circus, and Hazbin Hotel all over my recommended. So I'm finally watching. And oh my God, I made the right choice! Your reactions are amazing!

Inside Every Demon Is a Rainbow really should've beeen the show's main theme song

Subbed! I love your reactions and am looking forward to seeing more Hazbin Hotel and maybe even some Helluva Boss if you're up for it. Your energy and enthusiasm are so fun to watch ❤

This reaction was a lot of fun to watch after seeing the rest of the series and your reactions. Sir Pentious wound up much more engaging than you initially expected. I did really enjoy how Alastor had feedback as an underlying threat. I would guess he was much more stressed out here, than later in the series as the in-universe explanation for why he doesn't create it during the series.

_"You fucking would, Tom"_ is such a grear quick gag. Fucking kills me every time😂

I GET SO HAPPY WHEN YOU POST

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

Hold your head in shame! To think, a theater major not know musical lyrics to Little Orphan Annie. You're never fully dressed without a smile.

Elsie lovelock’s performance as Charlie’s singing voice was beautiful. She is also uzi in the show murder drones as well as mommy long legs in poppy playtime.

40:30 Huskers voice actor outside of this pilot is Keith David(Dr. Facilier)

✨THIS LIGHTENS MY MOOD 😁✨

Never gotten into this series but I love your reactions every time! Btw is that a kokichi poster on that cabinet behind you? Gotta love the v3 reference

That's was very entertaining thanks 😄💖💖 I would love to see you react to the rest of the serie ✨✨

I love your reaction to my current obsession. Your reactions are so fun to watch

I hope you really like the episode! Yes the voice actors are different but the pilot is my fave! I do hope you love it

WEEEBY NEEEWWWZZZZ!!! Definitely one of the people I would prefer to watch the reaction of

Pentious is so theatrical I love it

Angel Dust is a nickname for pcp Which is a hallucinogen Whereas crack is just a stimulant

11:05 I always just figured that they disrespect her because her parents aren't there - everyone either looks up to Lilith or is scared of Lucifer because they know how easily he could end them.

20:29 that subversion of expectation is brilliant.

There are a couple of comics that come before the pilot. There's also at least one music video featuring Angel Dust.

Great video. Love your work

Ngl I do still kinda miss Mick’s Husk and Stamper’s Pentious, but Keith David’s Husk has _really_ grown on me and Alex Brightman is doing awesome as Sir Pentious. It’s only been four years but this pilot is so nostalgic and it’s really impressive to see how far this show has come. Proud of you, Viv 💖

god i forgot how much i love the pilot

Sinners like Angel Dust and Alastor do have previous lives as former humans, also their appearances match who they were in life and how they died. Angel Dust and his entire family are spider-like demons because they're a mafia family that are connected to webs of crimes. Angel Dust died due to a drug overdose. Alastor was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a radio host and broadcaster, who is secretly a serial killer. His death was caused by a hunter who shot him in the forehead mistaking him for a deer, while hiding one of the bodies. Also, Charlie Morningstar is the almost the strongest, but her personality is what prevents her from using her powers to her own potential. Charlie is bisexual, before she had her girlfriend Vaggie, she had an ex-boyfriend named Seviathan von Eldritch. Vaggie is a lesbian, there's not much known about Vaggie other than she died in the 2010s and speaks Spanish since she was Salvadorian, which is why she wondered if what Angel said was sexist or racist, after Angel said "Don't get your taco in a twist, baby". Also, about Alastor, he's aro-ace(neither romantic nor sexual attraction).

WOOOO 7:36 YOOO 12:57 irritated or smug Katie makes cicada sounds-- (heard at least 2x before the angry bug form comes out) 18:14 i always visually latch on to the "well, okay" like uhhh ?

Only seen the pilot Need to see the main series

And now it's time to go into Helluva Boss too haha

One thing that you have to remember: Those who have been with the show since this released heard the line “now stay tuned” over 4 years ago. We have been waiting for all this time, and it’s finally here! Glad to see people getting into it :)

The Xs that show up in multiple character designs are locations of the wounds that killed them and sent them to Hell. Don't remember where that was established, might have been Helluva Boss or some side question and answer thing. But that is why it shows up on multiple characters.

I'm sure you know now but this pilot is supposed to be a week prior to the first episode thus the "ik its just been a week but we'll be back in six months"

So if you ever watch Helluva Boss, two early designs for main characters from it are in the studio audience. There's an early version of Blitz and an early version of Luna at different points.

As good as Amir Talai is, hearing this again really makes me miss Ed Bosco as the Radio Demon. He was so absurdly good.

"Why I haven't been that entertained since the stock market crash of 1929" I'm using that for my senior quote.