After a gap of fifteen years since the original series ended, King of the Hill is back with fresh episodes, but sadly, one of the original characters has already passed away before the revival. Over this decade-long gap, Hank and the rest of the cast have evolved significantly. They’re all older now, and their lives have taken different paths compared to what we saw in the past. However, not every character from the original show will be present in the new episodes.
Caution: This discussion may reveal significant plot points from Season 14 of “King of the Hill.” In recent episodes, there are some characters missing whose absence remains unexplained. Additionally, certain actors who were part of the original series have sadly passed away since then. However, one character has been definitively confirmed to have died after the events depicted in the original series. This revelation might take you by surprise as it’s subtly hinted at through a brief dialogue exchange between Kahn and another character in Episode 8 titled “Kahn-scious Uncoupling,” where he mentions his “deceased mother.
King of the Hill Confirms Laoma’s Fate
In the seventh season of “King of the Hill,” an episode titled “Maid in Arlen” introduced Laoma, Kahn Souphanousinphone’s mother, who had been mentioned previously but was seen on screen for the first time in this episode. As a widow, she began dating Bill, leading to an unexpected romance between them that brought joy to both characters. However, due to the distress it caused Kahn, their relationship ended, and Laoma did not reappear in subsequent episodes despite offering opportunities for new storylines for both Bill and Kahn.
In the 8th episode of Season 14 of “King of the Hill,” titled “Kahn-scious Uncoupling,” Kahn and Minh are organizing a (pretend) 30th anniversary celebration, making Hank and the others promise not to reveal it to Bill. When asked why they needed to keep it secret, Kahn mentions that he’s yet to forgive Bill for dating his late mother, revealing that she has passed away in the years preceding the revival series. This subtle reference harks back to Bill’s famous romance from Season 7, serving as a somber reminder of Kahn’s mother’s demise.
What Does This Mean for King of the Hill?
As I watch the latest season of “King of the Hill,” I’ve noticed that Hank, one of the main characters, seems to be well into his mid-to-late fifties. It’s been quite some time since we last saw all the characters, and while there have been some exciting comebacks in the episodes so far, a few familiar faces are still missing. The revelation about Laoma’s fate has brought up some concerning questions regarding other older characters from the original series who haven’t been mentioned yet.
Characters such as Buck Strickland have been given more attention, but characters like Hank and Peggy’s parents haven’t been addressed yet. It seems unlikely that their backstories will be explored unless they become integral to the plot in the new season, since the narrative is focused on how each character is moving forward. Fans may continue to wonder about these gaps until we get official confirmation either way.
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