The long-awaited Season 14 of “King of the Hill” is back, 15 years after the series ended, taking a jab at Fox for its initial cancellation. Picking up almost a decade since the original storyline, fans are reunited with a more mature Hank and his friends as they navigate how much Arlen has evolved since then. However, the new episodes humorously suggest that the show could have continued for longer if it had remained on Fox’s broadcast network.
The long-running series, King of the Hill, came to a close after 13 seasons on Fox, and the latest season serves as a refreshing return for fans while showcasing significant changes in Bobby’s life. Now, as a professional chef operating in Dallas, he’s tirelessly promoting his restaurant through various means, one of which is auditioning for a revival of an old cooking show, “King of the Grill,” that was previously cancelled by Fox, similar to King of the Hill, 15 years ago.
King of the Hill Revival Takes a Shot at Fox
In the fourteenth season’s sixth episode of “King of the Hill,” titled “Peggy’s Fadeout,” we find Bobby attempting to create a video for a cooking contest, named “King of the Grill.” Later on, he discusses this competition with his partner Chane Wassanasong. It turns out that this culinary show is a reboot of an older one. When Bobby asks Chane if he’s familiar with it, Chane says, “The Texas cooking show that Fox foolishly ended fifteen years ago?” This statement subtly references the fact that “King of the Hill” itself was canceled by Fox long ago.
The unexpected cancellation of “King of the Hill” by Fox was quite peculiar. The show had been airing on the network since 1997 until 2009, with “To Sirloin With Love” serving as the series’ genuine conclusion. However, if you watched the show on Hulu in anticipation of a new season, you might have noticed that there are four additional episodes listed. This is because these episodes were broadcast as part of the series’ syndicated runs, which started a year later in 2010. Consequently, the series’ end occurred at an unusual juncture.
What Does This Mean for King of the Hill’s Future?
In the freshly released season of “King of the Hill,” a light-hearted jab is subtly thrown regarding the initial cancellation, now that the creative team feels secure enough to reminisce about those times since the series has returned with new episodes. The premiere, available in its entirety on Hulu, has been garnering positive responses from viewers and even received an exceptional 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes prior to its complete unveiling.
The popularity of “King of the Hill” among old and new fans alike has been impressive, sparking optimism that the series might continue with fresh episodes. As of now, Hulu hasn’t confirmed Season 15, but creators hint they’ve already begun work on more seasons. Given its previous run, there’s hope this revival could match its duration.
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