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"Call Tracking" kicks off Season 2 with a bang - literally. The episode throws you straight into a high-stakes Bangkok mission, delivering adrenaline-packed action and a shocking twist that sets the tone for the season.

Gabriel Basso's Peter Sutherland is as intense as ever, and the reunion with Rose Larkin adds a layer of intrigue that keeps you hooked.

That said, the writing sometimes takes lazy shortcuts (a tech startup's software tracking an AWOL agent feels a bit too convenient?), and Peter's character development still feels stagnant (like an untrained person easily tracks him in 2 days, even though trained agents couldn't in 1 month?).

The chemistry between the leads and the promise of a deeper conspiracy make up for it, but it's not without its flaws.

7/10: A gripping, if imperfect, start.

This episode pivots sharply from the sombre tone of the season opener and reasserts King of the Hill's strength in low-key, character-based comedy.

Centering the story on Bobby's first encounter with romantic disappointment allows the writing to balance humour and quiet sadness without overstating either. The episode understands that puppy love feels enormous when you are living it, and it treats Bobby's emotional sincerity with respect rather than mockery.

Much of the humour lands through sharply observed one-liners and situational awkwardness, particularly as Bobby tries to model an adult relationship he barely understands. Pamela Adlon's voice performance captures both Bobby's earnestness and vulnerability with impressive precision. Sara Michelle Geller's guest performance as Marie is understated but effective, giving the character just enough realism to make the dynamic feel authentic.

The lighter B-plot on the sofa also reinforces the episode's themes of attachment without distracting from the core story.

The season 3 starter revisits the dramatic culmination of the previous season's Propane Boom narrative with a focus on aftermath and personal reckoning. 7.5/10.

The episode shifts King of the Hill's typical tone by exploring anxiety and identity through Hank's confrontation with propane (a symbol of his stability) while grounding Luanne's arc in tangible loss rather than abstract sitcom hijinks.

The writing leans into subtle character work over punchlines, enabling moments of quiet introspection and discomfort that feel earned. Humour arises organically, not from contrived setups but from the collision between characters' self-images and reality.

The episode doesn't revive every narrative thread from the prior arc, but it uses its plotting to establish emotional stakes clearly.