Hellbound Season 2: The Angel’s Real Identity Theory Explained

 

Netflix’s Hellbound left fans with more questions than answers, especially about the mysterious angel that delivers death decrees. With Season 2 on the horizon, one of the biggest theories gaining traction is: What is the angel’s true identity? Is it really divine, or is there a more sinister explanation?

Let’s break down the most compelling theories about the angel in Hellbound and what it could mean for Season 2.

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What We Know About the Angel So Far

In Hellbound, the angel appears as a floating, otherworldly face that announces the time and date of a person’s death, claiming they are bound for hell. The condemned are then brutally executed by supernatural creatures, leaving behind nothing but charred remains.

But there’s one major problem: Who decides who is “hellbound”? The New Truth Society claims it’s divine punishment, but there are hints that something much darker is at play.

Theory 1: The Angel is Not an Angel at All

One of the most popular theories suggests that the so-called "angel" isn’t divine—it’s something else entirely.

It never calls itself an angel—only humans do.

It never explains why people are being judged.

Its cold, robotic way of delivering messages doesn’t match traditional religious depictions of angels.

This suggests that the entity could be an ancient force, a supernatural AI, or even an interdimensional being that is manipulating humanity.

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Theory 2: The Angel is a False Messenger

Another possibility is that the angel is a deception, designed to make people believe they are witnessing divine judgment.

The New Truth Society benefits from the fear it spreads, using the angel’s decrees to control people.

The “punishments” don’t follow clear moral logic—even innocent people are condemned.

The resurrection of Park Jung-ja’s burned corpse at the end of Season 1 suggests that death isn’t as permanent as it seems.

If the angel were truly divine, would it make mistakes or allow people to return? This could mean that something or someone is fabricating these decrees to serve a hidden agenda.

Theory 3: The Angel is a Manifestation of Humanity’s Fears

One of the most philosophical theories is that the angel is not an external entity at all—but rather a reflection of collective human fear.

In Hellbound, belief shapes reality. The stronger a societal belief, the more powerful it becomes.

If enough people fear damnation, it could create a supernatural force that enacts judgment, much like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

This could explain why the angel's rules seem inconsistent—because human morality is flawed and ever-changing.

If this theory is true, then the only way to stop the executions is for people to stop believing in them. Could Season 2 explore a rebellion against the very idea of sin and punishment?

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What Season 2 Could Reveal

With Hellbound Season 2 confirmed, we might finally get answers about the angel’s real identity. Some possible reveals include:

The origins of the angel—Was it always part of the world, or did something summon it?

The truth about the New Truth Society—Are they hiding something?

Why Park Jung-ja came back to life—Does this prove the angel isn’t truly divine?

No matter which theory is correct, one thing is clear: Hellbound is setting up a mind-blowing revelation that could change everything we thought we knew about life, death, and judgment.

What do you think? Is the angel a real divine messenger, or is there something more sinister at work? Let’s discuss in the comments!

Watch Hellbound Season 2 Netflix official trailer here