Yes, the King of the Hill reboot is underway and will soon be streaming on Hulu. The original American animated sitcom, created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, first aired on Fox in 1997. It quickly became a hit, following the life of Hank Hill, a friendly propane salesman who lives in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, with his wife, Peggy, and their quirky son, Bobby.
The show aired for 13 seasons until 2010. Now, 13 years later, the creative team behind King of the Hill is coming back together for a reboot. In January, it was announced that the new series would be available on Hulu. There is a particular release date, but we're pleased to see it in 2025.
A reboot of King of the Hill has been rumored for years, but this time, it seems to be more than just a rumor. Mike Judge and Greg Daniels are on board to return, and with Disney controlling the rights to the series, Hulu is the apparent choice to stream the show.
What is the plot of Hulu'Hulu's of the Hill reboot?
The show of King of the Hill will be set following a time jump of 15 years. This means the on-screen will have covered more events than what it has done in reality. One of the most notable changes in the reboot series is that Bobby is already 21 years old, and his storyline will drastically change.
The co-creator Greg Daniels, during an interview, confirmed this by saying,
"The idea is a time jump, yeah, so the characters are a bit older."
The series last aired in 2010, and now the events will take place in the current timeline of 2025. The creators of King of the Hill have kept the exact storyline under wraps. The original show was praised for its humorous take on the everyday life of Hank Hill and his family and friends. It also explored the loving but imperfect relationship between Hank and his son Bobby. With the age jump, we can expect added twists and turns to make this dynamic even more interesting.
Who can we expect to see in the reboot of King of the Hill?
It's been 14 years since the original show last aired, but Mike Judge and Greg Daniels have made it possible to reunite all the original voices of the show and reprise their role for the reboot.
In the revised series, we will see the Hill family, along with some of their close friends and neighbors. But there is a question as to whether we will see Dale Gribble's son in the reboot, as initially voiced by Johnny Hardwick. Hardwick passed away in August 2023.
Here is a list of the confirmed members we will see in the reboot series.
- Mike Judge - Hank Hill & Boomhaur
- Kathy Najimy - Peggy Hill
- Pamela Adlon - Bobby Hill
- Stephen Reboot - Bill
- Lauren Tom - Minh & Connie
- Ashley Gardner - Nancy
Viewers who want to watch the reboot series of King of the Hill can do so by logging on to Hulu. If you do not have a subscription, you will have to take one, which is available at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. An add-free plan will cost you an additional $14.99 per month.
