King of the Hill Reboot Needs to Address One Major Absence Next Season

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Despite several beloved characters yet to appear in the freshly resurrected “King of the Hill” series, there remains a significant character who’s absence needs addressing when the next season rolls around. The iconic show has come back with a brand-new set of episodes, spanning almost a decade since the original broadcast’s conclusion, and each character has been reimagined to reflect their advanced age over that period. Consequently, there’s an entirely new dynamic to navigate in this revival.

The animated show “King of the Hill” is experiencing a shift in its familiar dynamic as recent episodes available on Hulu continue to fill fans in about everyone’s current situation following the original series. Even though there are several characters that viewers eagerly anticipate reappearing in the new episodes, it’s essential to acknowledge and handle the implication of Ladybird’s potential demise gracefully, so the show can give a fitting send-off to a significant aspect of Hank’s past from the original series.

King of the Hill Needs to Address Ladybird’s Absence in Next Season

The animated sitcom “King of the Hill” is set several years after the conclusion of the initial series, with Hank and Peggy having spent a substantial portion of this time living in Saudi Arabia. Although the exact timeline for Arlen, Texas remains somewhat uncertain due to character age differences, it’s worth noting that this significant gap since the original series may prevent some characters from reappearing in the new episodes.

In the revival of “King of the Hill,” it’s been established that one character has passed away since the original series, as Kahn spoke to his deceased mother in “Kahn-scious Uncoupling.” However, this was the only reference made about a character’s fate during the time jump. As Hank and Peggy return to their old home, it becomes more apparent that Ladybird won’t be around anymore. Given her advanced age in the original show, it’s unlikely she survived another nine years. Her loss might have been the reason Hank moved to Saudi Arabia initially.

How Can King of the Hill Address Ladybird?

The show “King of the Hill” hasn’t shied away from addressing death in its storyline before, but given the shorter season length of the revival, dealing with such a significant event like Hank losing his beloved dog Ladybird might prove challenging. However, it’s possible to work around this quicker pace by subtly incorporating the loss into the narrative, such as showing a brief scene where Hank acknowledges Ladybird’s passing. Interestingly, there were no images of Ladybird in the backgrounds during the revival, which suggests that her absence could be addressed in future episodes.

Introducing a new dog instead of showing Hank looking at a picture of Ladybird or finding an urn could add humor to the series. This dog could be quite different from the peaceful and affectionate pet that Ladybird was, causing more chaos in Hank’s life. The change would significantly impact fans who have missed seeing Ladybird on screen for some time.

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2025-09-08 21:40