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King of the Hill Revival: Creators on Modernizing the Series
King of the Hill is back!
The original creators and voice actors bring the Hill family back, older and dealing with modern issues.
Hank and Peggy return from abroad, and Bobby is now a grown-up chef.
The new episodes will reflect real-world situations, providing viewers with a relatable and comforting experience, like a family reunion.
King of the Hill returns with original creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels.
Hank and Peggy Hill are back from Saudi Arabia.
Bobby Hill is now a 21-year-old chef in Dallas.
The show addresses modern themes such as incel culture.
Dale's views are now more mainstream and the dynamic between Minh and Connie has evolved.
- Who
- Original creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, along with the original voice actors.
- What
- King of the Hill is returning for a new season.
- Where
- Arlen, Texas, and other locations.
- When
- Season 14 is now available.
- Why
- To provide viewers with an enjoyable and comforting show.
Original Series
New Season
Dale's Views
Original Series
The original series portrayed Dale's views as outside the mainstream.
New Season
In the new season, Dale's paranoid views are now common talking points.
Minh and Connie
Original Series
Minh was in control over Connie.
New Season
In the new episodes, Minh is learning from Connie.
Key facts
- Show Title
- King of the Hill
- Creators
- Mike Judge, Greg Daniels
- Main Characters
- Hank Hill, Peggy Hill, Bobby Hill
- Bobby's New Job
- Japanese-German fusion cuisine chef
- Available on
- Hulu
- Dale's portrayal
- More paranoid and centric
Quotes
Mike Judge
Creator of King of the Hill
“Because our show is less surreal than other animated shows, like say, The Simpsons, it just seemed that even during the original run of the show, especially with Bobby, how long can we get away with keeping him [a young kid and teenager]?”
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“Once we kicked around a lot of ideas, we came upon this idea of Hank and Peggy, who were gone out of the country in Saudi Arabia, for however many years, and then they come back and [things evolved from there].”
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Toby Huss
Voice actor
“He’s a centrist now more than he ever was, just because all of his paranoid views are now real talking points on a lot of TV shows and all over the internet.”
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“Hopefully I can carry on and not add so much [of myself] but just carry on what he was going and hold water for him.”
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Lauren Tom
Voice actor
“And then Connie’s now trying to be more of the adult, trying to talk her mom into doing something crazy.”
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“I think their roles flipped in a way because Minh was always kind of controlling of her daughter.”
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