As the third episode of Hazbin Hotel unfolds, Charlie Morningstar races through the hotel corridors, her heart pounding with excitement as she shares the news of Emily's sudden appearance in her room. But the real gem of the moment is the unexpected revelation that redemption is indeed working. Vaggie, surprised by this turn of events, struggles to contain her curiosity, her mind racing with questions about Heaven's lockdown.
Vox, ever the mischievous one, continues to stir the pot, spinning a web of lies that paints Charlie as a tyrannical dictator. Charlie, determined to set the record straight, invites the reporters over for an exclusive interview, hoping to prove that even sinners can be redeemed in Hell. Vaggie, while skeptical, sends the invite nonetheless.
Vox and Velvette, watching from afar, can't help but chuckle at the easy prey they've stumbled upon. Charlie, naively optimistic, suggests filming a live broadcast of a redemption ceremony, unaware of the complications that come with Heaven's lockdown and the vague rules surrounding redemption.
Meanwhile, we learn that Baxter, a bio-scientist working for Voxtek, used to collaborate with Pentious on various experiments aimed at becoming evil overlords. However, Pentious's experiments became too cruel, and he took the eggs and left.
Downstairs, Vaggie and Angel Dust are shocked to find Vox and Velvette hanging around the main lobby. Charlie, convinced that Angel is closest to being redeemed, devises a scheme involving a runaway train and Angel's supposed heroic rescue of Husk. But Vox tampers with the train's brakes, and Ange's redemption dreams are shattered. Vox is ready to go live with the failure, but Charlie realizes that redemption is a personal journey and not as simple as performing good deeds.
Vox taunts Angel about his past as a murderer who killed his own father, causing Angel to open up and reveal his deepest wounds. The group ushers Vox and Velvette out of the hotel, but the damage has already been done. Angel is filled with regret for his emotional vulnerability, while Vox has all the material he needs to paint Charlie as a villain on live TV.
As the episode closes, Cherri heads to the rooftop and speaks with Angel, deciding to stay after all. The tension between them, coupled with the excitement of redemption and its complexities, leaves us eagerly anticipating what's to come in the next episode of Hazbin Hotel.
