The beloved adult animated sitcom “King of the Hill” made a triumphant return after 15 years off the air. The revival of the show, created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, premiered its 14th season on Hulu on August 4th. The first episode of the new season quickly gained popularity, attracting 4.4 million views in its first week of streaming. This impressive viewership made it the most-watched adult animated season premiere on Hulu and Disney+ in five years. The season debuted at No. 1 on Hulu’s Top 15 list and has consistently remained in the top five titles since then. Overall, the series has accumulated more than 1 billion hours of streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
The revival of “King of the Hill” also sparked renewed interest in the show’s previous seasons. Disney reported that viewership of Seasons 1 through 13 increased by 26 million hours, representing a 41% growth in viewership since the buzz around Season 14 began in March.
The success of the show extended to social media as well. “King of the Hill” garnered more video views than any other Hulu original comedy this year. It also generated high levels of engagement, shares, and new followers, surpassing other first-season Hulu originals from this year.
Originally airing on Fox from 1997 to 2009, with its final episodes airing in syndication in 2010, “King of the Hill” has maintained a loyal fan base over the years. The decision to revive the show was officially made by Hulu in January of 2023, following years of speculation about bringing it back as early as 2017. Season 14 of the show has received positive reviews, earning a remarkable 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Fans of “King of the Hill” can now enjoy the hilarious antics of the Hill family and their quirky neighbors on Hulu, as the show continues to entertain both longtime fans and new viewers alike.
