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King of the Hill Revival Sets Streaming Records as Peggy’s Character Evolves

Production is already underway for a fifteenth season following the revival’s surge in viewership on Disney+.

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Overview

  • The revival amassed 4.4 million global views in its first week, marking Disney+ and Hulu’s most-watched adult animation premiere in five years.
  • The revival drove a 41 percent lift in viewing of the original seasons and generated roughly 26 million hours of viewing, helping push the franchise past one billion hours streamed globally.
  • Original creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels reunited with much of the original cast while recasting roles—such as Ronny Chieng as Kahn—and honoring late voice actors with on-screen tributes.
  • Season 14 fast-forwards the Hills to a modern Arlen as Hank and Peggy return from a propane job in Saudi Arabia and Bobby pursues a chef’s career in Dallas.
  • The revival depicts Peggy’s trademark confidence as more tempered, with Hank and Bobby challenging her overreaching claims to reflect their characters’ growth.