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King of the Hill Revival Earns Rave Previews Ahead of Hulu Release

Critics praise a smooth 16-year time jump, authentic humor updated with modern social and technological commentary.

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Overview

  • The 10-episode season premieres on Hulu and Disney+ on August 4 in a full-season drop that has generated significant audience anticipation.
  • The revival has earned a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and secured renewal for a 15th season prior to its debut.
  • Critics have lauded the revival for seamlessly blending the show’s original grounded humor with contemporary social and technological commentary.
  • The narrative fast-forwards the Hill family by roughly 16 years, charting Hank and Peggy’s return to Arlen after years in Saudi Arabia and Bobby’s new role as a restaurant executive chef.
  • Mike Judge and Greg Daniels return as creators with showrunner Saladin K. Patterson, reuniting most of the original voice cast and recasting Dale Gribble with Toby Huss.