The pivotal deleted scene in Helluva Boss involving Blitzo‘s estranged sister Barbie Wire has stirred great intrigue and debate among fans. This short but loaded interaction between the siblings cracked open the mystery behind Blitzo abruptly abandoning his former friend Fizzaroli during a crucial moment. As discussed last season, Fizzaroli harbors deep resentment toward Blitzo for ditching him after a violent explosion left him grievously wounded. Blitzo seemingly betrayed and sacrificed their friendship for opaque reasons – but no more. The missing piece of what tore Blitzo away right before Fizz‘s life-changing injury is now clear: his horribly disfigured sister needed him.
Blitzo and Barbie – Bonded Through Hardship
As imps living in the Wrath Ring of Hell, one can surmise Blitzo and Barbie endured a rather difficult childhood and family life. Imps are among the lowest classes in hellish society – mocked as vermin, abused, and afforded little opportunity or power. As we‘ve seen with moxxie‘s upbringing, most imp parents resort to drastic measures like forcing their children into assassin training just to secure protection and standing.
Having only each other likely fostered an intense sibling bond between Blitzo and Barbie. They doubtless endured bullying, discrimination, violence, lack of stability and affection. But impressively, both show creative talents – singing, performance, humor – perhaps developed as coping outlets. While fellow imps like Moxxie turned to weapons for empowerment, Blitzo and Barbie leveraged creativity and showmanship to lift their spirits and status.
Two Paths Diverge After Devastation
Barbie‘s deleted scene song "Inside of Every Demon is a Rainbow" offers telling lyrics about her past, singing of shattered dreams and losing "everything she owned." This hints at a tragic backstory – perhaps the mysterious accident that claimed half her face also robbed her of a blooming performing arts career, her wealth and possessions, maybe even their parents if theories about their deaths being involved ring true. Unable to get surgery in Hell to repair her disfigurement according to Blitzo, Barbie seems to have spiraled downward into depression and addiction after this catastrophic loss of health, beauty, purpose and stability.
Meanwhile, her brother Blitzo responded to the crisis by starting his own assassin business I.M.P. As he rushed to his mutilated sister‘s aid, perhaps Blitzo experienced an epiphany about seizing control of his future. He harnessed the skills and talents from his grifter past with Fizz into launching a company to serve higher-class demon clientele. Becoming an entrepreneur afforded Blitzo wealth, infamy and employees like family. But Barbie floundered alone back on the streets.
Guilt, Shame and Lingering What-Ifs
Seeing his formerly vivacious and talented sister reduced to such sorrow and ruin likely haunts Blitzo with guilt and shame. Her cutting lyrical remarks like “Maybe I could even forgive you if mom were alive” illustrates lingering resentment over him not doing enough to rescue or support her after catastrophe struck. Barbie seems to have hit rock bottom, finding sobriety only to be drawn back into sex work devoid of self-worth – her line “I want a simple, honest life” ringing tragically hollow given her circumstances. Perhaps if Blitzo stayed by her side instead of building his business, her outcome could have been brighter. Maybe she expected her beloved brother would drop everything to help rehabilitate her face and voice. While abandonment may have enabled Blitzo’s personal success, did turning his focus to I.M.P inadvertently seal Barbie’s fate?
Contrasting Fortunes – Fizz‘s Fame & Barbie‘s Ruin
Highlighting the irony and injustice of the imps’ fates, while Barbie fell into obscurity and addiction after losing her livelihood, Fizzaroli rapidly transformed his own disfigurement into fame and fortune. Becoming the famous toy of Asmodeus‘s brother-in-law raised his power and prominence. Fizzchanneling rage over Blitzo‘s perceived betrayal into ambition led him to greater heights than ever before. Perhaps Blitzo feels conflicted seeing someone he callously abandoned becoming an elite A-lister, while guilt over failing his sister festers. If he stuck by Fizz too, could fame and stardom have been salvaged for Barbie as well despite incapacitation? Blitzo seems destined to be plagued by these haunting what ifs over abandoning both cherished people from his battered past.
History Repeats – Stolas & Blitzo‘s Fraught Bond
Musing on Blitzo’s layered relationships with those close to him, intriguing parallels emerge between Barbie/Fizzaroli and his present dynamic with Stolas. As season two illuminated, Stolas and Blitzo share a complicated history having known each other for many years before their infamous arrangement began. They used to despise one another according to Stolas. But over time contempt became passion and genuine affection. However, cracks have emerged in their romance too – Stolas calls out Blitzo for only wanting his privileged access not him as Octavia observes her father returning home crestfallen from trysts with his imp paramour. Blitzo insists he’s too toxic for real relationships. Nevertheless, the prince pines openly. And despite acting aloof, Blitzo risked life and limb to rescue Stolas from an assassin, showing he harbors some deeper feelings and loyalty. Consider – Blitzo heartlessly abandoned Fizz after years of friendship and criminal partnership. Might how events unfold with Stolas determine if Blitzo repeats past mistakes or demonstrates growth?
The Path Forward – Will Blitzo Step Up for Barbie?
As this integral backstory between Blitzo and Barbie comes to light while tensions and passion swell with Stolas, myriad questions loom about what‘s next for the I.M.P imp and his damaged kinship network from his mysterious past. With long-buried history resurfacing, will the second half of the Helluva Boss season force Blitzo to finally face unresolved trauma and guilt? Incisive moments from his childhood could illuminate why Blitzo struggles to connect meaningfully with others despite clearly craving affection and intimacy beneath his manic, defensive bravado.
Showrunner Vivziepop promises more glimpses at Blitzo’s early years are in store plus further exploring his bond with beloved sister Barbie. Perhaps this means a painful reckoning over his failure to be the support structure she needed when her life imploded. Does Barbie Wire still harbour forgivable anger toward her brother or outright blame him for her downfall? Might we see Blitzo resolve to show up for Barbie now trying to rebuild her life after rehab? According to experts, over 85% of addicts relapse within a year without proper care and support systems. Maybe Barbie’s odds would greatly improve with Blitzo making amends through sustained effort this time round rather than his pattern of ditching those who need him most. Will the Redeemed Hazbin storyline symbolism manifest in Blitzo lifting Barbie out of her despair?
The stage is clearly set for high drama and high stakes over Blitzo, Stolas and Barbie’s tangled histories and opposing perspectives all converging towards an emotional reckoning.