“King of the Hill Showrunner Reveals Hulu-Forced Changes”

Keeping our favorite animated Texan, Hank Hill, true to his roots, “King of the Hill” showrunner, Saladin Patterson, recently spilled the beans on how the transition to Hulu has affected the characters’ colorful language. Despite the move from FOX to the streaming platform opening up new opportunities for the cast to sprinkle in a few more choice words, the overall vibe of the show remains intact. Patterson mentioned that they did have discussions about how far they wanted to push the envelope creatively when it came to profanity, but ultimately, Hulu helped them strike a balance by nudging the team towards a slightly more teen-friendly tone.

While the writers did take advantage of the newfound freedom to include a bit more cursing, they made sure that it was in line with the original tone and character of the show. Patterson highlighted the fun they had in deciding which characters would be more prone to colorful language, revealing, “We have fun with the fact that other characters can curse, but Hank doesn’t. It creates some opportunities for some jokes there.” This playful dynamic added a layer of humor to the series, keeping fans entertained.

However, not all swear words made the final cut. The network wanted to ensure that “King of the Hill” remained within a TV-14 rating, so some curse words were edited out during production. Patterson shared that Hulu was vigilant about maintaining this standard to avoid venturing into TV-MA territory. Despite these adjustments, the essence of the show and its beloved characters remain intact, offering viewers a blend of nostalgia and a fresh take on the Hill family’s adventures in Arlen, Texas.