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| | King of the Hill | PopMatters Television Review |
 | | While King of the Hill, in particular, does not include especially "adult" references to sexuality, language or violence, it does feature more mature storylines and complex character arcs, including father-son conflicts (handled in less broadly than Homer and Bart's), marital problems, racism, and assorted dilemmas facing today's U.S. working class. |
 | | That both Hank and Cotton are disappointed in their sons reveals that traditions can be simultaneously relative (changing from generation to generation) and rigid (say, the desire for "masculine" achievements). |
 | | Over seven years on the air, Hank Hill has managed to remain "King" among his family and friends, even when, at times, he is plainly wrong, and his traditional values and conventional thinking prove inadequate to current situations. |
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