“King of the Hill” has officially reclaimed its spot among television royalty, with the recent Hulu revival making an impressive debut on Nielsen’s streaming charts. After a 15-year hiatus, the beloved animated series returned with its fourteenth season on August 4, dropping all ten episodes at once. The move proved to be a resounding success, with the show logging an impressive 1.21 billion viewing minutes in its first week.
This significant viewership landed the revival at the No. 2 spot on Nielsen’s top 10 overall streaming programs list, a remarkable achievement for a series returning after such a long time. The new episodes accounted for a substantial 77% of the total watch time, demonstrating that audience interest was heavily focused on the fresh content rather than just a surge in re-watching old episodes.
The only show to outpace the Hills was “Wednesday,” which continued its dominant run with the release of the first half of its second season. Still, the fact that “King of the Hill” was able to debut so strongly, even against a viewership juggernaut, is a testament to its enduring legacy and the enthusiasm of its fanbase. The revival’s success also helped boost the viewership of the show’s original 13 seasons, with a notable increase in viewing hours across the library.
With its strong performance and positive reception from critics and audiences alike, the “King of the Hill” revival has proven that some shows, with their timeless humor and relatable characters, are truly all right.