Amity becomes relieved after finally understanding Luz's messages with King's help in " Eclipse Lake". Disney Channel's ‘The Owl House' Sets Voice Cast, Secures New York Comic Con Berth". Deadline (September 5, 2019). Later, the three discover that titan magic can cancel out the Collector's magic, and the sisters suggest they use his abilities to imprison the Collector again. However, King, having to get to know him, wants a more permanent solution in talking to the Collector and trying to convince him that his current way of life is harming the citizens of the Boiling Isles. Unbeknownst to the three, the Collector is watching them and misinterprets King's words, thinking King wants to kill him. In the Big City Greens episode " Present Tense", a doll of King can be seen in the claw machine at the arcade. Suddenly, King finds himself on Titan Trapper Island being hunted down by Bill. In a room full of skulls, Bill explains that they belong to his siblings and that he will be sacrificed shortly. Soon, Tarak arrives and they both torment him.

In an early design, it was shown that King's head was originally a complete skull, including his bottom jaw, with blue and pink eyes. He also had yellow-golden fur, a lighter underbelly, and a short, deer-like tail. Even earlier concepts show him with a more cervine appearence, especially his skull, which was elongated and antlered as opposed to its current, more doglike appearence.As they reach the castle, the four see Belos emerging from it. When the Collector tries and fails to get Belos to change his ways, Luz defends him, but dies in the process. Her death causes Eda and King to gain strength through a fit of rage. Echolocation: Using this ability, King is shown to be able to echolocate, as demonstrated when he tried to find Eclipse Lake when he was at the Knee. Mikki Crisostomo (writer) and Bridget Underwood (director) (June 26, 2021). " Echoes of the Past". The Owl House. Season 2. Episode 3. Disney Channel.

Bozza, Rebecca (August 13, 2022). " Post Hoot: King's Tide with Dana Terrace and Christian Palacios! (24:58)". Tinella Nosa • Katya • Eye-Eating Prisoner • Warden Wrath • Tibbles • Animal Control • Dottie • Merchant • Alador Blight • Odalia Blight • Perry Porter • Piniet • Morton • Roselle • Salty • Gilbert and Harvey Park • Gwendolyn Clawthorne • Dell Clawthorne • Amber • Derwin • Malphas • Master Wortlop • Severine • Steve • KeeperWhen the Bat Queen has Eda watch her three children, she and King struggle to care for the kids until they feed them and read a story. The Bat Queen arrives when they are asleep and leaves a treasure chest as thanks. However, they are upset that the kids are gone. Initially, King is shown as loud, feisty, self-centered, expressive, lazy, comedic, and constantly laughing at anything that gives him enjoyment. Much like Eda and most others who have met Hooty, King is distant towards him, although with a much more cruel approach. He openly criticizes and insults Hooty whenever the opportunity presents itself, such as calling him desperate just for wanting to hang out. King finds Hooty's voice to be annoying and is disgusted at the thought of having to wash him whenever he rolls in the mud. Despite his bad attitude towards him, King relies on Hooty for shelter and understands that he maintains the house's utilities. Their relationship gets better in " Adventures in the Elements" after King's animated plush toys turn on him, thus forcing King into befriending Hooty for assistance. King's design bears strong resemblance to the Cubone Pokémon, specifically his posture, height, and the shape of his skull.

To King, Luz is his best friend and surrogate sister, and probably the most comforting person he can be with. He expresses jealousy whenever Luz hangs out with other people, such as Gus, Willow and Amity, although the trait mellowed down considerably as time passed. There were times where King also seemed to be very possessive of Luz, even claiming at some point he was never letting her return to the Human Realm, although he eventually came to accept she would have to leave at some point. King telling Eda that Luz is the only person who can get the Collector to see the error of his ways. In " Eda's Requiem", King hints at a surprise for Eda, and he later reveals at the end of the Gland Prix that he is legally changing his name to King Clawthorne after her, causing Eda (and Luz) to burst into tears, as she had initially feared he was planning to leave her once he found his father. King and Steve met after Steve quit the Emperor's Coven, they started to bond and form a friendship after Steve offered him a ride and did some stuff together. Steve even gave King advice on how people want and how they can change over time. He stops Lilith and Hooty from hurting him.While Eda and Luz are at the Knee, King brings his toys to life to do his chores for him. At first they obey him, but eventually they overthrow him and, with Hooty's help, they put down the uprising.