Hazbin Hotel S1E8 The Show Must Go On Recap

In this thrilling conclusion to Season 1, the stakes soar as the hotel residents gear up for an epic showdown against the Exorcists. Vox, the media mogul demon, eagerly awaits the impending battle, relishing in footage of the hotel’s preparations. With only 24 hours remaining until the extermination, sentimental moments are shared among the residents as they brace themselves for the impending confrontation. Veggie provides solace to Charlie, highlighting the positive impact she’s had on countless souls, leading to a poignant moment of connection.

Adam, the formidable leader of the Exorcists, marches his army towards the hotel, determined to turn the residents’ own weapons against them. A fierce one-on-one clash unfolds between Adam and Alastor, resulting in a narrow victory for Adam as he shatters Alastor’s staff. Despite this setback, Alastor manages to evade capture. Pentious, the snake demon, launches an attack on Adam but meets a swift demise in retaliation.

Charlie and Veggie confront Adam and his second-in-command, Lute, atop Razzle and Dazzle. Veggie sacrifices her arm in combat with Lute, opting to spare her opponent’s life. Lucifer intervenes to aid Charlie, who unleashes her demon form in a powerful display of strength. Together, they overpower Adam, with Niffty delivering the decisive blow that ends his tyrannical reign. Lute retreats, and the defeated Exorcists retreat to Heaven.

Despite the devastating loss of Pentious, the resilient residents band together to rebuild the hotel in the wake of the battle’s destruction. The Vees, sensing an opportunity amidst the chaos, eagerly await their chance to seize power. In a surprising twist, Alastor reemerges and rejoins the hotel, his ambitions for freedom and dominance undeterred. Meanwhile, Pentious’s unexpected appearance in Heaven shocks the seraphim. Lute informs Lilith, Adam’s mother, of his demise and the need to safeguard Heaven’s stability from her daughter’s potential threats.