King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.
theicephoenix reviewedAugust 31, 2025
I tell you what, Season 14 of King of the Hill is five stars. It feels like coming home to a fresh tank of propane and a perfectly grilled steak.
The Hills return from their time overseas, and it sets the stage for some of the sharpest writing the show has ever had. Hank is still steady, Peggy is still as overconfident as ever, and Bobby has grown into a chef down in Dallas. That boy finally did it. Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer are back too, and it is like meeting old neighbors you have not seen in years.
The revival hits the sweet spot. It updates the world of Arlen to fit today but never loses the heart and humor that made it special. It is subtle, thoughtful, and still funny in the dry Texas way it always was. It is not trying too hard, just being true to itself.
Critics love it, fans love it, and the numbers show people are watching it in droves. It is warm, funny, and downright good television. Five stars, I will tell you what.