By Shivam Das | October 10, 2026
The Season 2 finale of Netflix’s Haunted Hotel, “The Visit,” is prompting emotional reactions from viewers, especially over its flashbacks to Nathan and Katherine’s past. But a specific claim circulating about the episode receiving a 9.7/10 IMDb rating could not be independently confirmed on IMDb’s publicly accessible ratings pages at the time of writing. The show’s episode-rating display does not yet provide a verifiable Season 2 score for “The Visit,” so that number should not be repeated as an established fact.
Why “The Visit” is hitting viewers hard
“The Visit” returns to the history between Katherine and her late brother Nathan. The episode’s description says Katherine must remember her first visit to the hotel, when Nathan offered her a place to call home while she was struggling with her marriage. That premise turns the finale into more than a supernatural problem to solve: it reframes the hotel as a place shaped by family memory, grief and the choices that brought the characters together.
In the public Reddit episode discussion, viewers called the finale upsetting and emotional, with several focusing on the time-lapse montage showing Nathan’s life and decline. One commenter said the montage was “brutal,” while another wrote that the episode made them cry. These are individual reactions from a discussion thread, not a representative audience poll, but they show why the finale is becoming a conversation point.
What can we confirm about the IMDb score?
IMDb’s public series ratings page currently shows the overall series rating and Season 1 episode scores, but the accessible page does not confirm a 9.7/10 rating for Season 2’s “The Visit.” That matters because episode ratings can move quickly after a premiere, and screenshots or posts may refer to a different episode, a small early sample, or an outdated figure.
For now, the responsible way to describe the response is that fans are posting strong emotional reactions—not that IMDb has officially established a 9.7 score for the finale. If IMDb later displays a clear score and rating count for “The Visit,” the number can be reported with a timestamp and the number of votes, so readers can judge how much weight to give it.
The people behind the voices
Although the characters are animated, the performances come from a real ensemble. Will Forte voices Nathan, Eliza Coupe voices Katherine, Skyler Gisondo voices Ben, Natalie Palamides voices Esther, and Jimmi Simpson voices Abaddon. Creator Matt Roller developed the series, which balances horror-comedy with more intimate family stories.
The finale’s emotional impact is tied to that contrast. The hotel’s ghosts and bizarre guests make room for broad jokes, but Nathan and Katherine’s relationship gives the story a grounded emotional center. The audience discussion suggests that the quieter character moments—not simply the supernatural twists—are what stayed with some viewers after the credits.
Watch the official Season 2 trailer
Netflix’s official trailer introduces the new season’s paranormal problems and returning characters. It provides a direct, official preview of the show rather than relying on reposted clips or unverified screenshots.
Read the audience discussion
The public episode thread below contains viewer reactions to “The Visit.” Comments are personal responses and theories, not verified production facts or a statistically representative rating. Some commenters also speculate about unanswered story details; those theories should be treated as fan discussion rather than confirmed explanations.
Frequently asked questions
Is “The Visit” rated 9.7/10 on IMDb?
That exact score could not be independently confirmed on IMDb’s publicly accessible ratings pages when this article was checked. Treat the figure as unverified unless IMDb displays the episode score and rating count directly.
Why are fans emotional about the finale?
The episode revisits Katherine and Nathan’s history, including the moment Nathan offered Katherine a place to stay during a difficult period. Viewers in the public discussion highlighted the emotional time-lapse montage and the finale’s bittersweet tone.
Who voices Nathan and Katherine?
Will Forte voices Nathan, and Eliza Coupe voices Katherine. The animated characters are fictional; the actors are real performers behind the roles.
Where can I watch the show?
Haunted Hotel is available through Netflix. Visit the official Netflix title page for availability in your region.
Bottom line: “The Visit” is generating strong emotional responses from fans, but the claimed 9.7/10 IMDb score remains unverified from the public page checked for this report. The most useful update is the distinction between the reaction and the number: the discussion is real, while the exact rating needs direct confirmation.
Image credits: What’s on Netflix, TheWrap, The Popverse and Netflix/YouTube, as linked above. The article uses public images of the actual creator and voice cast where available; audience comments are represented through the public discussion embed rather than by assigning faces to anonymous commenters.
