King of the Hill Revival Premieres with Returning, New Cast on Hulu

The animated series King of the Hill has returned after 15 years with a 14th season on Hulu, continuing the story of Hank and Peggy Hill as they retire and return to their hometown of Arlen, Texas, following years working in Saudi Arabia. The revival features many original voice actors, including Mike Judge reprising his role as Hank Hill, but has seen changes due to the passing of Johnny Hardwick, the original voice of Dale Gribble, whose role is now voiced by Toby Huss. The revival addresses changes in the town and characters, with Bobby Hill now a 21-year-old chef, and includes new storylines such as Hank’s interactions with his half-brothers and the evolving social dynamics in Arlen. Notably, Texas baseball legend Nolan Ryan guest stars as himself in episode 10, endorsing a hog-extermination company tied to Boomhauer's business. The show has also updated its casting to reflect cultural sensitivity, recasting some roles to better match characters' backgrounds. This season is the shortest to date with 10 episodes, blending nostalgia with contemporary themes and character development.