Hazbin Hotel Secretly Reveals How Sir Pentious Died, According to Season 2 Theory

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A new fan theory might explain the mysterious past of Sir Pentious, a character in the animated series Hazbin Hotel, voiced by Alex Brightman. With Season 2 of the Prime Video show now available, fans are revisiting the stories of the hotel’s residents, including Pentious, who was one of the first to try and change his ways. The cause of his death has always been a puzzle.

In the Hazbin Hotel Season 2 episode “Storyteller,” Sir Pentious—now in Heaven with Lilith after redeeming himself in Season 1—is questioned by angels about his past. The episode begins to reveal how Pentious originally died and ended up in Hell, something that was never explained before.

During questioning, Sir Pentious confessed to witnessing a murder in London in 1888. He believes the killer was Jack the Ripper, who went on to murder several other women in a similar pattern.

Pentious explained that he knew one of his clients was the murderer, but he made the mistake of not reporting them to the authorities. This inaction led to several more deaths. He confessed that he lived with that guilt for the rest of his life, ultimately leading to his damnation and arrival in Hell.

This story explains what caused Pentious to end up in Hell, but it also makes us wonder about his demon appearance. In the world of Hazbin Hotel, a sinner’s form usually shows how they died and what sins they committed while alive – for example, Angel Dust is a spider because of his past.

Pentious is portrayed as a creature that’s part human, part snake, covered in numerous eyes. Even after he changes for the better and achieves success, he still retains his snake-like appearance, though his colors change and many of the eyes disappear.

Knowing Pentious witnessed a murder, as revealed in Season 2, Episode 2, suddenly explains the design of his eyes. It confirms his biggest flaw was simply watching and not intervening. This is reflected in his ‘sinner’ form, which is covered in many watchful eyes. When he redeemed himself by helping others, some of those eyes closed, showing he’d begun to make amends. However, it’s still unclear how his snake-like body connects to his past.

The second season of Hazbin Hotel premiered on Amazon Prime Video with two episodes on October 29th, and new episodes are being released each week. Vivienne Medrano created the series, which features voice actors Stephanie Beatriz, Erika Henningsen, Blake Roman, Amir Talai, and Keith David.

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Explains Reveals How Pentious Died

Although we learned about Pentious’ wrongdoing in Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel, how he died is still unknown. Many fans believe this missing piece of his past is directly connected to why he became a snake demon.

Many Reddit users believe Pentious’ snake form represents betrayal, a common association with snakes. They speculate he either betrayed someone directly, leading to his death, or failed to report a murder, effectively betraying the victims through his inaction. This ‘snake-like’ behavior in life may be why he’s now cursed to exist as a literal snake in the afterlife.

Some believe Pentious intentionally consumed snake venom, leading to his death. This could have been a way for him to atone for his guilt over the killings he had seen.

Some believe Pentious’s snake form is a direct reference to his past as a con artist – a ‘snake oil salesman’ who peddled fake or useless products. He was an inventor in 1880s London, and whether his inventions actually worked or were scams might explain why he became a snake after death.

As Hazbin Hotel season two unfolds and delves deeper into the backstories of its characters, we might finally learn the real reason Pentious looks the way he does in upcoming episodes.

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2025-10-30 21:34