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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dave Nemetz Reviews King of the Hill: Yup, Hulu's Revival Has Aged a Bit, But Still Delivers Texas-Sized Laughs
Like Hank Hill, I'm naturally skeptical of anything new. So I was a bit worried when Hulu announced they're bringing back the animated comedy King of the Hill for new episodes — only because the original Fox run was so impeccable, and I'd hate for anything to taint that. Then I got more worried when I learned the new King of the Hill would be set years later, with a grown-up Bobby Hill (!). Is nothing sacred? (Please hear that in Bobby Hill's voice, and giggle along with me.) But I shouldn't have worried: Hulu's new King of the Hill — premiering Monday, Aug. 4; I've seen the first four episodes — has the same warm, down-home appeal of the original, with the voice cast effortlessly slipping back into their old roles. Really, setting aside Bobby's adulthood and a few wrinkles on Peggy's face, most of the new King of the Hill could've aired back in 1998, and it would've fit in seamlessly. The nods to the absurdity of modern life, though, are golden, giving Hank and his pals plenty of new things to complain about. (Can you believe the world of conspiracy theories actually caught up to Dale Gribble?) More from TVLine Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot Adds 5 - Including Severance and Frasier Vets Chuck Mangione, Jazz Musician and King of the Hill Guest Star, Dead at 84 Chris Meloni Joins, William H. Macy Circling Hulu's NFL Drama From Dan Fogelman The joy of King of the Hill — which enjoyed a healthy 13-season run on Fox that ended in 2009 — lies in how grounded it is. Yes, it's an animated series, but it never took off into fantasy land with rocket ships and superpowers. Instead, co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels always kept it rooted in small-town America, spinning a humble family sitcom in the fictional Texas town of Arlen. King of the Hill was never as laugh-out-loud funny as The Simpsons — except maybe when Bobby learned the self-defense technique of 'That's my purse!' — but it was comfortingly low-key, with plenty of warm chuckles along the way. And Hulu's revival nobly carries on that tradition, maintaining that low-key vibe while bringing Hank and company into the 2020s… whether they like it or not. As the revival kicks off, the stubbornly traditional Hank (Judge) and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) are just returning to Arlen after spending several years in Saudi Arabia, where Hank worked as — of course — a propane consultant. They return home to find their hometown mostly unchanged… although Hank's friend Bill (Stephen Root) did freak out a bit during COVID and became a paranoid recluse, bearded and bed-ridden. Hank and Peggy's son Bobby (Pamela Adlon) has grown up, though, and is now a chef at his own restaurant, cooking up Japanese-style robata. Just don't ask if he's using propane. It does take a minute to get used to seeing and hearing a grown-up Bobby — I was not prepared to consider Bobby Hill as a sexual being — but Adlon's squeaky voice, though a bit lower here, is once again a joy, and just like he did in the original series, Bobby steals the show. The rest of the gang is pretty much how we remember them, thankfully: Peggy is still chipper and confident. Bill is still lonely and pathetic. Dale is still slinging wild conspiracy theories (and COVID has given him lots of ammunition). Boomhauer is still mumbling unintelligibly. Plus, Hank gets to be annoyed by all kinds of modern innovations, from Uber drivers to Zoom calls to barbecue grills equipped with Wi-Fi, for some reason. There are a few differences longtime fans will notice: Hank's airheaded niece Luanne, voiced by the late Brittany Murphy, isn't in the revival — and that's for the best, really, since Murphy was irreplaceable. (Johnny Hardwick, who originally voiced Dale, passed away in 2023, and Toby Huss takes over for him midway through the season.) Aside from a few cosmetic differences, though, Hulu's new episodes slip right into the show we know and love. The premiere has to spend time setting things up and reintroducing everyone, but the episodes after that just feel like vintage King of the Hill. It's a lot like the Alamo beer that Hank and his friends sip in the alley: nothing too flashy, but always reliable — and, in its own way, kind of timeless. THE TVLINE BOTTOM LINE: Hulu's revival brings back the comfortingly low-key vibe of the original, along with a few smart updates.
West Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Jordan De Goey, Bobby Hill set for Collingwood VFL game against Frankston
Collingwood has stacked its VFL team as the AFL finals push intensifies, with returning premiership winners Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill set to play a Saturday night game in Frankston. The duo are among five key returns to football as Collingwood's assault on the final month of the home-and-away season gets a boost, with Billy Frampton also coming back through the VFL, while Dan Houston and Tim Membrey will be named to take on Richmond in the AFL on Sunday. The Magpies will also get a look at a potential future star, with Tom McGuane, the son of former premiership hero Mick, also set to play in the VFL game. It will be De Goey's first VFL game in more than a decade as he plots his path back to the AFL team having played only five games in 2025 and none since round 9 because of an achilles issue. He was also put on concussion protocols after a training clash with teammate Brayden Maynard delayed his return. Norm Smith Medallist Hill hasn't played at AFL level since round 16, having taken time away for the club to deal with personal issues as well as battling illness. The presence of the duo at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston, with the AFL team not playing until Sunday, could ensure a monster crowd at the suburban venue. De Goey in particular, is the most intriguing watch in that game after the matchwinner has endured a wretched run with injury this year. Collingwood coach Craig McRae says there's 'always an element of risk' with a player returning from injury, but he is confident in De Goey's power of work. 'We're excited for what that looks like, (De Goey has) been out for I don't even know how many weeks,' he said. 'Bobby Hill will play a game in the VFL as well … it will be great to have those two players for our club. 'There's always an element of risk with all things but, based on the last three weeks of training, (De Goey) looks really fit and strong. 'It's opportunity to get out and play, particularly for Bobby, he's had a bit of stuff going on, to see him smile. 'It might be hard down at Frankston on the Hill … they've got bongos going on, it's actually really enjoyable. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out. 'Billy will play in the VFL as well … we could train him another week but we thought let's just get him in the VFL for some minutes. There will be a cast of thousands down at Frankston.' The Magpies face Richmond on Sunday after suffering successive losses for the first time in 2025. Collingwood's Darcy Moore had an uncharacteristically poor game against Fremantle last Sunday, losing his battle with Docker Patrick Voss. McRae spoke to Moore about his performance earlier this week and expects to see a response from the captain. 'I had a good chat to Darcy earlier in the week, the six goals weren't only on him. We have a team system we like to think supports him,' he said. 'But there's opportunities to get better and maybe that's a platform they'll show now, if you sort of isolate Darcy a little bit. 'We want a leader defending the ground a bit better than he did at times on the weekend, we won't shy away from that.'
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Jordan De Goey, Bobby Hill set for Collingwood VFL game against Frankston
Collingwood has stacked its VFL team as the AFL finals push intensifies, with returning premiership winners Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill set to play a Saturday night game in Frankston. The duo are among five key returns to football as Collingwood's assault on the final month of the home-and-away season gets a boost, with Billy Frampton also coming back through the VFL, while Dan Houston and Tim Membrey will be named to take on Richmond in the AFL on Sunday. The Magpies will also get a look at a potential future star, with Tom McGuane, the son of former premiership hero Mick, also set to play in the VFL game. It will be De Goey's first VFL game in more than a decade as he plots his path back to the AFL team having played only five games in 2025 and none since round 9 because of an achilles issue. He was also put on concussion protocols after a training clash with teammate Brayden Maynard delayed his return. Norm Smith Medallist Hill hasn't played at AFL level since round 16, having taken time away for the club to deal with personal issues as well as battling illness. The presence of the duo at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston, with the AFL team not playing until Sunday, could ensure a monster crowd at the suburban venue. De Goey in particular, is the most intriguing watch in that game after the matchwinner has endured a wretched run with injury this year. Collingwood coach Craig McRae says there's 'always an element of risk' with a player returning from injury, but he is confident in De Goey's power of work. 'We're excited for what that looks like, (De Goey has) been out for I don't even know how many weeks,' he said. 'Bobby Hill will play a game in the VFL as well … it will be great to have those two players for our club. 'There's always an element of risk with all things but, based on the last three weeks of training, (De Goey) looks really fit and strong. 'It's opportunity to get out and play, particularly for Bobby, he's had a bit of stuff going on, to see him smile. 'It might be hard down at Frankston on the Hill … they've got bongos going on, it's actually really enjoyable. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out. 'Billy will play in the VFL as well … we could train him another week but we thought let's just get him in the VFL for some minutes. There will be a cast of thousands down at Frankston.' The Magpies face Richmond on Sunday after suffering successive losses for the first time in 2025. Collingwood's Darcy Moore had an uncharacteristically poor game against Fremantle last Sunday, losing his battle with Docker Patrick Voss. McRae spoke to Moore about his performance earlier this week and expects to see a response from the captain. 'I had a good chat to Darcy earlier in the week, the six goals weren't only on him. We have a team system we like to think supports him,' he said. 'But there's opportunities to get better and maybe that's a platform they'll show now, if you sort of isolate Darcy a little bit. 'We want a leader defending the ground a bit better than he did at times on the weekend, we won't shy away from that.'
West Australian
16-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Collingwood star Bobby Hill's potential split with partner reportedly behind AFL absence
Speculation is growing that one of the AFL's top stars has split from his long-time partner. Collingwood gun and West Australian Bobby Hill has returned to training and is closing in on a return from a month-long absence for personal reasons. The 2023 Norm Smith medallist hasn't played since the Pies' win over St Kilda in round 15 on June 21, with the club citing personal reasons and then illness for his absence. In an update posted on Tuesday, the club said they are expecting the forward to return next week. 'Bobby Hill has missed the side's last three matches due to personal reasons and was unable to train last week due to illness. Hill returned to training over the weekend,' the club posted. 'His focus is on resuming full training before a timeline is placed on his return. The Club continues to support Hill throughout this period.' The Daily Mail has reported that Hill has split with partner Georgia Devlin, with the couple unfollowing each other on social media and scrubbing their accounts of photos of each other. There are reports that Devlin has remained in WA with Hill's two children, with homesickness a major factor behind the split. It would be a devastating blow for Hill, who is often pictured with his two young boys at training and after games. 'When the kids come to sing the song after a game, it feels like a country footy game - the club say I can have the kids in with me whenever I can, so it's good, it feels like a big family,' Hill said in May. The couple have been together since Hill's rise at GWS, where he debuted at just age 18, and was beside him as he battled testicular cancer. Hill credited Devlin for helping him overcome the ordeal. 'I always asked why me?' in that situation. I wouldn't put that upon anyone,' he said. 'But going back to my family and here at the club, it's made me a stronger man.' Collingwood have elected to close ranks around their star with coach Craig McRae saying the club would not be commenting on the situation. However, in good news for Pies fans Hill did post a photo of him with his boys and Collingwood teammates with an hourglass emoji, hinting a return is not far away.
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Collingwood star Bobby Hill's potential split with partner reportedly behind AFL absence
More than half of agents say drug use is an issue for their players. More than half of agents say drug use is an issue for their players. Speculation is growing that one of the AFL's top stars has split from his long-time partner. Collingwood gun and West Australian Bobby Hill has returned to training and is closing in on a return from a month-long absence for personal reasons. The 2023 Norm Smith medallist hasn't played since the Pies' win over St Kilda in round 15 on June 21, with the club citing personal reasons and then illness for his absence. In an update posted on Tuesday, the club said they are expecting the forward to return next week. 'Bobby Hill has missed the side's last three matches due to personal reasons and was unable to train last week due to illness. Hill returned to training over the weekend,' the club posted. 'His focus is on resuming full training before a timeline is placed on his return. The Club continues to support Hill throughout this period.' The Daily Mail has reported that Hill has split with partner Georgia Devlin, with the couple unfollowing each other on social media and scrubbing their accounts of photos of each other. There are reports that Devlin has remained in WA with Hill's two children, with homesickness a major factor behind the split. Camera Icon Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill with his partner Georgia and son Credit: Instagram / Instagram It would be a devastating blow for Hill, who is often pictured with his two young boys at training and after games. 'When the kids come to sing the song after a game, it feels like a country footy game - the club say I can have the kids in with me whenever I can, so it's good, it feels like a big family,' Hill said in May. The couple have been together since Hill's rise at GWS, where he debuted at just age 18, and was beside him as he battled testicular cancer. Hill credited Devlin for helping him overcome the ordeal. 'I always asked why me?' in that situation. I wouldn't put that upon anyone,' he said. 'But going back to my family and here at the club, it's made me a stronger man.' Collingwood have elected to close ranks around their star with coach Craig McRae saying the club would not be commenting on the situation. However, in good news for Pies fans Hill did post a photo of him with his boys and Collingwood teammates with an hourglass emoji, hinting a return is not far away.
