This past Sunday was a sad day for television, though many may not realize it yet. While watching the final episode of "King of the Hill," I reflected on my love for the show. The love I didn't acknowledge until just before discovering it would be taken off the air. Mike Judge has become one of my favorite comedic minds, largely due to "King of the Hill." "King of the Hill" showcases some of the greatest characters around. From the over-the-top paranoia of Dale Gribble to Hank Hill's shudder there is so much to love about these characters.
"King of the Hill" may not supply the gut-busting laughs of say "The Simpsons" or "South Park," but its characters always keep it interesting. The final episode supplied such a fitting conclusion for two of those characters: Hank and Bobby. The finale did not go for the touching moments of the "Buckley's Angel" episode, but it was so satisfying. After struggling to relate with each other for 12 seasons, the father and son finally find something to enjoy together. And it's believable and utterly staisfying.
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