King of the Hill Topic Discussion

Big Ratings For ‘King Of The Hill

A pillar of animated comedy from the late ’90s and early 2000s is proving that nostalgia, and strong storytelling still pack a ratings punch. King of the Hill is showing that it is not only alive but thriving, delivering some of the biggest numbers in streaming and cable this year.

Hulu’s revival of King of the Hill is off to a blockbuster start. The long-awaited 14th season of Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ acclaimed sitcom debuted on August 4, drawing 4.4 million views in its first week, according to Variety. That figure marks the largest adult animated season premiere across Hulu and Disney+ in the past five years. The premiere episode, “Return of the King,” quickly topped Hulu’s charts and has remained in the platform’s top five ever since.

The enthusiasm extends beyond new episodes: viewership of the original 13 seasons has surged by 26 million hours, a 41% increase, since promotional efforts began in March. On social media, the series has outpaced all other Hulu original comedies this year in engagement and growth.

King of the Hill is proving that there is significant audience demand for heritage animated content. That’s been clear in the theatrical space for years, with sequels, prequels, and spinoffs overloading the box office, and now it seems to be true for TV, too.

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