The following contains spoilers for Hazbin Hotel season 1.

Summary

• The fate of Adam in Hazbin Hotel season 1 raises questions about the rules of the afterlife and the potential for redemption and condemnation.
• The twist involving Sir Pentious suggests that if sinners can be redeemed, angels like Adam can be condemned, presenting interesting story potential for season 2.
• Bringing Adam back in Hell for season 2 would keep the character in focus, provide challenges for Charlie, and explore the complicated subject of death in the series.

The big twist at the end of the Hazbin Hotel characters are still discovering the rules of their world, with the shocking final fate of Sir Pentious suggesting even they don't fully comprehend how the afterlife works.

Hazbin Hotel could use these flexible rules to bring Adam back in a way that transforms the vicious antagonist into a surprising wildcard going forward. It'd be an ideal way to keep one of the show's most over-the-top comic performances while also playing into the underlining themes of the series. Hazbin Hotel season 2 needs to explore the fate of Adam and could use that as a springboard to explore more about the show's lore and message.

Hazbin Hotel's Sir Pentious Twist Means There Must Be An Alternative To Redemption

The core drive of the titular Hazbin Hotel is to prove sinners like Alastor are capable of redemption. This is a belief that is confirmed in Hazbin Hotel's season 1 finale "The Show Must Go On." When Sir Pentious chooses to sacrifice himself in an assault on the vastly overpowered Adam, he is killed instantly — only to promptly reappear in heaven, having unwittingly earned a second chance at salvation. This is a huge turn for Hazbin Hotel, as it proves Charlie's faith in the hotel and hell's denizens is justified.

This highlights that the efforts of the show's central characters aren't in vain, setting up further redemption arcs and character development in future seasons. It also implies that if sinners can be redeemed, it's entirely possible that angels can be condemned. This would fit into the show's portrayal of angels like Adam, who are shown to be cruel and violent as opposed to being saintly in any traditional sense. It also teases a potentially huge shift for Adam going forward, given his fate in the Hazbin Hotel season 1 finale.

Hazbin Hotel Must Address What Happens To Adam After Season 1

Adam is one of the central antagonists of Hazbin Hotel season 1. While characters like Alastor and the Vees have their own machinations at play, Adam presents a clear and present danger to Charlie's mission (and eventually her very life in a massive battle). The timely intervention of her father, Lucifer, during season 1's climactic battle turns the tide of the conflict. Weakened by his duel with Lucifer, Adam is ultimately killed by Niffty. Adam doesn't seem to reappear in heaven afterward, leaving Lute to take command of the angelic exorcists. This could mean Adam is gone for good.

However, the rules of Hazbin Hotel's universe are still being revealed. Considering the show is dealing with ageless souls and raises questions about redemption and condemnation, there may be a more complicated answer to Adam's fate. Sir Pentious being redeemed hints that Adam could be conversely condemned, leaving the original man to be reborn in hell. This sets up all sorts of interesting story potential going into the Hazbin Hotel season 2, especially if Adam doesn't retain the awesome power he casually wielded as an angel.

How Season 2 Can Keep Adam Around Despite His Death

Adam being reborn in hell for the Hazbin Hotel season 2 would allow the show to keep the Tony-nominated Alex Brightman center stage, especially after his other primary role (Sir Pentious) was removed from the show's central setting. Adam would likely be a targeted figure in hell due to his previous actions, giving the character a good reason to find refuge at the Hazbin Hotel. Helping a hated enemy like Adam would be a huge challenge for Charlie and the ultimate test of her belief that anyone can be redeemed.

The show could turn Adam into a surprising ally if his redemption were to be genuine. Death in Hazbin Hotel is already a tricky subject, as there are plenty of questions over what happens to the souls of the slain in places like hell. Revealing Adam's fate in Hazbin Hotel season 2 would answer many of those questions and expand the lore of the series. Adam has a lot of potential if he were to appear in hell in Hazbin Hotel season 2, introducing plenty of compelling complications to the animated series.

Hazbin Hotel season 1 is now streaming on Prime Video.