By Shivam Das | October 10, 2026
One of the loudest reactions to Netflix’s Haunted Hotel Season 2 is surprisingly simple: fans think Abaddon has become even cuter. In public episode discussions, viewers have singled out his more childlike expressions, softer moments and the contrast between his demonic status and the small, expressive body he inhabits.
The reaction is playful, but it points to a real character choice. Abaddon is an ancient demon trapped in a child’s body, and the show gets comedy from the gap between his grand supernatural identity and the everyday situations he gets pulled into. Season 2 gives viewers more chances to see that contrast—not just his menace, but his embarrassment, excitement and need for approval.
Fans noticed the softer expressions
In the public Season 2 discussion, one viewer joked that the “Abaddon fan service” was intense and said the character looked much cuter this season. The “Ghost Day Out” episode thread also includes comments calling him cute and noting that the episode lets him act more like a kid. Those posts are individual reactions, not a poll, but they show how quickly the character’s softer side became a talking point.
“Cute” here doesn’t mean Abaddon has stopped being dangerous. The character’s appeal depends on the contrast: he can speak like a terrifying supernatural authority, then become visibly pleased by a small kindness or annoyed by a mundane inconvenience. That swing between cosmic threat and childlike mood is a key part of the show’s comedy.
Why the demon-in-a-child’s-body premise works
Netflix describes Abaddon as a demon trapped in a little boy’s body. That setup gives the writers two comedic registers at once: the grand language and supernatural power of a demon, and the impulses, pride and frustrations of a kid. Season 2’s fan reaction suggests that the visual performance—especially facial expressions and small gestures—is as important as the character’s one-liners.
The show also benefits from letting Abaddon be more than a constant source of chaos. When the character shows embarrassment or affection, those beats land because they contrast with his usual self-importance. It makes him more expressive without erasing the danger that makes him funny in the first place.
Jimmi Simpson’s performance helps sell the contradiction
Actor Jimmi Simpson voices Abaddon. The performance has to sound ancient and intimidating when the demon asserts himself, but also land the childish enthusiasm and petty frustration that make him funny. The character’s appeal is not simply a design change; it depends on timing, delivery and how quickly the voice can move from ominous to ridiculous.
Simpson has discussed the role in interviews as a strange, funny fit: a demon thousands of years old who looks like a ten-year-old. That mismatch is the character’s engine. When Abaddon blushes, pouts or gets excited, it plays against the image he has of himself as a fearsome ruler of the underworld.
Fan art is adding another layer to the character’s appeal
Abaddon’s expressive design has also inspired fan art. A public post by artist @insidej043 depicts Abaddon blushing alongside Esther; it is fan-created art, not an official Netflix still. The post shows how viewers are taking small character cues and expanding them into their own interpretations and relationship ideas.
Fan art should be credited to its creator and kept distinct from official artwork. It is evidence that people are making and sharing work about the character—not proof that every fan agrees with a particular pairing or interpretation.
What viewers are saying in the episode threads
The public season-wide thread and “Ghost Day Out” discussion both contain viewers reacting to Abaddon’s softer side. Some focus on the character’s cuteness; others are more interested in the episode’s story and the way it complicates his behavior around other ghosts. Those discussions are useful snapshots of fan response, but they are not official statements from Netflix or the creative team.
Watch the official Season 2 trailer
Netflix’s official trailer gives a quick look at the show’s combination of supernatural chaos and family comedy.
Frequently asked questions
Who voices Abaddon in Haunted Hotel?
Jimmi Simpson voices Abaddon, the ancient demon trapped in a child’s body.
Why do fans say Abaddon is cuter in Season 2?
Public comments point to his more childlike behavior, expressive reactions and softer moments. That is a fan interpretation of the performance and animation, not an official character-design announcement.
Is the Abaddon blushing image official Netflix art?
No. The X post embedded above is fan-created art by @insidej043, not an official still or Netflix promotional image.
Where can I watch Haunted Hotel Season 2?
Check the official Netflix title page for availability in your region.
Bottom line: Abaddon’s cuter, more expressive moments have become a memorable part of the Season 2 conversation. Fans are responding to the contrast between his demonic confidence and childlike reactions—and the public fan art shows how those small moments can inspire creative interpretations beyond the episodes.
Image credits: Popverse, Tenor, Yahoo Entertainment, Sky TG24 and the individual creator of the embedded fan art. The real-person photo is Jimmi Simpson, the actor who voices Abaddon; other images are clearly identified as show stills, GIFs or fan art.
