kirstiehale Review of King of the Hill

King of the Hill (1997–2010)

Intelligent humor that doesn't have to be gross or slapstick.

[10/10 · 28 March 2022]

I never really got into King of the Hill when it aired on television. I used to flip through the channel if it ever did come on, but I was also in my early twenties when cable became obsolete, so I'm not sure my sense of humor had ripened enough to appreciate it yet. It actually wasn't until just this week in early 2022 that I decided to put it on as background noise on Hulu. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. It's a very funny allegory on the "All-American family" from the late 90's-early 00's. Growing up in the south, I knew many Hank and Peggy Hills. The humor is subtle, which is what makes it easier to appreciate. There isn't someone yelling in your face to make you think it's funny. I was quite surprised by the mediocre reviews. I suppose not everything is for everyone, but this one is a winner in my book.