King of the Hill (1997–)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.5

Overview

Hank Hill, a propane gas salesman in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, is often besieged by the idiosyncrasies of society, but finds some serenity in his home life with his wife, substitute Spanish teacher Peggy, his a...

Starring Cast

Mike Judge • Kathy Najimy • Pamela Adlon

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Neutral

Overview

Starring Cast

Mike Judge • Kathy Najimy • Pamela Adlon

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film primarily focuses on the universal theme of individual resilience and the human spirit in overcoming extreme personal hardship, rather than advocating for specific political solutions or critiquing systems from an ideological standpoint.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

King of the Hill primarily features a traditional cast reflective of its setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative, while often satirical, does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, and DEI themes are not central to its storytelling.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

King of the Hill occasionally features LGBTQ+ characters and themes, often through the lens of Hank Hill's traditional worldview. While initial reactions from characters like Hank may show discomfort, the show generally portrays LGBTQ+ individuals with dignity, avoiding overt ridicule. Episodes featuring gay characters or revelations about a character's sexuality serve to explore the main cast's reactions and growth, rather than deeply affirming or condemning queer identity. The overall portrayal is neutral, presenting these elements without strong positive or negative arcs.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

King of the Hill is an original animated series. All established characters were created for the show and have consistently maintained their original genders throughout its run, including the recent revival. There are no instances of characters from prior source material or earlier installments being portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

King of the Hill is an original animated series where characters' races were established within the show's initial creation and have remained consistent. It is not an adaptation of prior material with pre-existing racial definitions for its characters, nor has it undergone a reboot where established characters were recast with different races.