By Shivam Das | October 9, 2026
Haunted Hotel Season 2 has its first three critic reviews listed on Rotten Tomatoes, giving fans an early look at how reviewers are responding to the Netflix animated horror-comedy’s return. The early scores are positive: LaNeysha Campbell of But Why Tho? is listed at 8.5/10, while Collider’s Tania Hussain is listed at 8/10. Mama’s Geeky reviewer Tessa Smith is also listed, with praise for the season’s expanded lore.
These are early review listings, not a settled verdict on the season. Rotten Tomatoes’ Season 2 page currently shows three critic reviews, so the picture may change as more outlets publish and the aggregator updates its page.
What the first three reviews say
Collider: 8/10 for jokes, scares and emotional impact
Tania Hussain’s Collider review gives Season 2 an 8/10. Rotten Tomatoes’ listing highlights her response to the show’s combination of sharp jokes, inventive scares and moments with genuine emotional sting. That mix is central to the series’ appeal: the supernatural chaos supplies the comedy, while the family relationships give the story a more affecting core.
Read Collider’s Haunted Hotel Season 2 review.
But Why Tho?: an 8.5/10 score
LaNeysha Campbell’s review at But Why Tho? is listed at 8.5/10 on Rotten Tomatoes. Her full review describes a season that builds on the show’s established mix of adult humor and supernatural absurdity while giving returning characters, especially Nathan, more emotional depth. Campbell also notes that the season explores difficult feelings rather than treating the afterlife as an easy escape from them.
Read But Why Tho?’s full review.
Mama’s Geeky: more lore without losing the show’s identity
Tessa Smith’s Mama’s Geeky review is also listed on the Rotten Tomatoes page. The review praises Season 2 for adding lore while retaining the humor, scares and entertainment value of the first season. Smith’s full review gives the season 9/10 on Mama’s Geeky, while Rotten Tomatoes’ listing emphasizes the added mythology and the show’s balance of funny and frightening moments.
Read Mama’s Geeky’s full review.
Why three reviews matter—and what they do not prove
Three critic reviews are enough to show that professional reactions are beginning to arrive, but they are not a broad sample of the entire television-criticism landscape. A small early set can move quickly as more reviews are added. Readers should also distinguish an individual outlet’s score from Rotten Tomatoes’ aggregate percentage, which is based on the qualifying reviews counted by the service.
The current listing is encouraging for viewers hoping the show’s second season keeps its balance of horror-comedy and character development. Still, it is too early to treat these first reactions as a final consensus or to infer anything about Netflix viewership from critic scores alone.
Where to check the latest score
The most direct way to follow changes is to check the Rotten Tomatoes Season 2 page, alongside the three original reviews linked above. Ratings and review counts can change as the page is updated.
Netflix’s official Season 2 trailer and teaser provide the show’s own visual introduction; they are promotional materials, not independent critic reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
How many critic reviews are listed for Haunted Hotel Season 2?
Rotten Tomatoes currently lists three critic reviews on the Season 2 page. The count may change as additional reviews are added.
What score did Collider give Haunted Hotel Season 2?
Collider’s Tania Hussain is listed at 8/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.
What score did But Why Tho? give Season 2?
LaNeysha Campbell’s But Why Tho? review is listed at 8.5/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.
Is Mama’s Geeky’s review included?
Yes. Tessa Smith’s review is listed on Rotten Tomatoes and praises the season’s added lore. Mama’s Geeky gives the season 9/10 in its own review.
Is the early critic response a final verdict?
No. Three reviews are an early snapshot, and the listing can change as more critics publish their reviews.
Author: Shivam Das
