King of the Hill showrunner says Jonathan Joss’ passing was not the reason for John Redcorn’s big change this season
King of the Hill has returned for season 15, the second season of the show’s revival following a 15-year hiatus. The animated sitcom sees Hank Hill and his wife Peggy returning to Arlen, Texas after several years in Saudi Arabia. Upon their return in season 14, they discovered their neighbor Nancy Gribble had resumed a romantic affair with John Redcorn, a relationship that had originally concluded in season 4, kept secret from Nancy’s husband Dale.
Season 15 marks another significant development in this storyline. The show’s showrunner has addressed fan speculation about the reasons behind John Redcorn’s character arc changes this season, specifically clarifying that voice actor Jonathan Joss’s passing was not the driving factor behind the creative decision. The statement suggests the show’s creative team has intentionally plotted the character’s development as part of the broader narrative direction for the season, independent of real-world circumstances.