King Of The Hill And Beavis And Butt-Head Are Back, So Why The Hell Can’t We Get A Proper Daria Revival?

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As a Millennial, I deeply appreciate both “King of the Hill” and “Beavis and Butt-head.” These shows have distinct comedic styles, but they both share a common origin – the genius of Mike Judge (and co-creator Greg Daniels in the case of “Beavis and Butt-head”). Throughout my life, these shows have consistently made me laugh, whether it was during their original broadcasts, reruns, or more recent revivals. I’m particularly impressed by the ongoing consistency in the latest seasons – such as Season 14 of “King of the Hill” and the three new seasons of “Beavis and Butt-head.” I’ve been amazed at how these shows have managed to capture everything that I loved about them.

And it makes me wonder why the hell we can’t get a new season of Daria to go with them.

I want to make it crystal clear that the show called Daria was not solely created by one person; instead, multiple creative minds were involved. Initially, Daria was introduced in Beavis and Butt-head, but Mike Judge’s dedication to King of the Hill prevented him from contributing creatively to the spinoff. As a result, Glenn Eichler and Susie Lewis Lynn took charge and produced one of the greatest coming-of-age shows ever made. Though Daria may not be as closely related to Mike Judge’s other creations as siblings, it has sparked an interest in pop culture that demands attention now that a revival has been executed with such high-quality production.

There Has Admittedly Been An Effort To Return To The World Of Daria… But It Disappeared

It’s worth noting that efforts have been made to revive Daria, but when it came to development in 2018, MTV Studios announced a new show titled Daria & Jodie, where supporting character Jodie Landon took on a lead role. However, the show changed its title to just Jodie within a year, with Tracee Ellis Ross set to star and produce as the modern version of the main character.

Approximately three years following this event, Jodie underwent a transformation, assembling an impressive ensemble featuring William Jackson Harper from The Good Place and Pamela Adlon, known for her role in King of the Hill. However, two years later, the project vanished. In 2024, MTV Studios declared that the film was not progressing further. Despite hints that a search was underway for a new platform, no such move materialized from these efforts.

Apart from what’s been publicly shared, I’m not aware of the details concerning Jodie or the reasons behind the decision to end the project. However, I’m optimistic that for any future endeavor involving Daria, a fresh start might be beneficial. I’m especially looking forward to seeing if the new show will draw inspiration from the original series’ Season 2 finale.

The Blueprint For A Daria Revival Exists In Season 2’s “Write Where It Hurts”

The success of both modern versions of King Of The Hill and Beavis And Butt-head can be attributed to several factors, but one key aspect is their ability to adapt and evolve the shows. For instance, the characters from Arlen, Texas have moved forward eight years since we last saw them, while the latest seasons of Beavis And Butt-head feature stories about them as both teenagers and adults. I eagerly await a similar catch-up with Daria, and Season 2’s “Write Where It Hurts” gives us a tantalizing glimpse into what a potential revival series could look like.

In this version, the focus is placed on the shows’ evolution, and the emphasis is placed on the characters moving forward in time. The mention of Daria being caught up with in a similar way creates anticipation for a possible revival of her show as well.

In case you’ve forgotten, the episode centers around Daria Morgendorffer, a character often plagued by ennui, who is given an intriguing task by her English teacher: to write a short story featuring people she knows. She experiments with various genres, ranging from Victorian romance to Shakespearean drama, but finds herself unsatisfied with this approach. In search of something fresh, she conjures up a scenario set in the not-too-distant future, where she is a married adult with a career as a columnist. On a visit home, she finds her parents retired and her sister Quinn also married, raising four children. This imaginative piece beautifully explores how the dynamic between parents and their kids evolves beyond the teenage years – a depiction that I would eagerly follow across several seasons of the evolved Morgendorffers family.

The latest season of “Beavis and Butt-head” is currently airing, and “King of the Hill” has been renewed for Season 15. Frankly, I can’t help but wish for a revival of “Daria,” though it might be a long shot due to the show’s previous ending. Despite the uncertainty, I’ll keep my hopes high. Regarding “Jodie,” I fear that a comeback may not be in the cards, but who knows?

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2025-09-10 12:08