Hulu's revival of "King of the Hill" achieves a top Rotten Tomatoes rating
After a long absence of 15 years, the beloved animated comedy "King of the Hill" has made a triumphant return, premiering its 14th season on Hulu on August 4, 2025. This revival season, exclusively available on Hulu and Disney+ via the Hulu hub in the U.S., and as a Star Original internationally, brings back the quirky characters of small-town Arlen, Texas, with a fresh twist.
Hank and Peggy Hill, voiced by Mike Judge and Kathy Najimy respectively, are now settling into retirement after returning from working abroad in the Middle East. Their son, Bobby Hill, played by Pamela Adlon, has grown into a rising chef, running a German-Japanese fusion restaurant in Dallas, reflecting his passion for food and his newfound adulthood.
The show maintains its trademark sharp commentary on life and character interplay, blending nostalgia with new dynamics. This season is notable as the first co-produced by co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ Bandera Entertainment and the first animated by 20th Television Animation after Film Roman shut down.
Some original cast members did not return due to passing, such as Brittany Murphy and Tom Petty, or other circumstances. However, core characters like Dale, Boomhauer, and Bill remain present.
The 14th season has been well received, holding a 98% critics’ approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for bringing the show’s characters into the modern era while retaining its original flavor. Hulu has already renewed the show for a 15th season, indicating confidence in the revival’s success.
A Look Back, Present, and Future
Past
The original series ended in 2010 after 13 seasons, marking a significant hiatus before the revival.
Present (Season 14)
Premiered August 4, 2025, on Hulu; Hank and Peggy retired; Bobby is a chef in Dallas; new production team involvement; high critical acclaim.
Future (Season 15+)
Season 15 renewal confirmed early by Hulu, planning continuation of the revived series.
The revival successfully balances legacy fans' expectations with a fresh take for new viewers, marking a significant event for this iconic animated comedy. Adlon, who voices Bobby, has attempted to modify her voice to fit his new age in the series. The synopsis for season 14 indicates that time has progressed in the show.
The new seasons of "King of the Hill" (seasons 14 and 15) have not yet aired, but the positive reception to the return of the show suggests a potential for further success. Each season consists of 10 episodes, fewer than the number of episodes in previous seasons. Despite the shorter run, fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of this critically acclaimed series.
"King of the Hill" is often considered one of the best comedy animated series of all time, and this revival has only strengthened its reputation. It is possible to argue that "King of the Hill" is the actual best comedy animated series. With the greenlight for a 15th season, it seems that the show's success story is far from over.
Entertainment abounds with the return of the iconic animated comedy, "King of the Hill." While the show's 14th season has recently premiered on Hulu, excitingly garnering a 98% approval rating, audiences anticipate the arrival of the 15th season. As Hulu has already confirmed the renewal, it seems the revival's success story continues and cements "King of the Hill's" reputation as a top-tier comedy animated series, potentially even the best.
