Fans eager for more South Park episodes will have to be patient, as the show’s creators are opting to steer clear of political content for now.
Historically, South Park has not shied away from political satire, addressing various topics such as Barack Obama’s 2008 election and poking fun at George W. Bush.
However, the political era for South Park appears to be concluding. In an interview with Variety, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker revealed that the show will be on hiatus until 2025, as they are no longer interested in covering elections.
Stone commented, “We’ve tried to do South Park through four or five presidential elections, and it is such a hard thing to—it’s such a mind scramble, and it seems like it takes outsized importance.”
Parker added, “Obviously, it’s f***ing important, but it kind of takes over everything and we just have less fun. I don’t know what more we could possibly say about Trump.”
While South Park is known for its topical humor, the creators have decided to refrain from engaging in the upcoming Presidential election.
This decision marks a notable shift for South Park, which typically embraces a freewheeling approach to current affairs. For example, the 2008 episode “About Last Night…” depicted Obama and John McCain as jewel thieves using the election as a cover for their crimes.
Additionally, a 2016 episode illustrated a storyline where Mr. Garrison became President, with the script undergoing significant changes following Donald Trump’s election victory.
The latest entry in the long-standing animated series, which recently celebrated its 27th anniversary, is the Paramount+ special South Park: The End of Obesity. This episode showcased Cartman testing a controversial weight loss drug similar to Ozempic, critiquing both the medication and the U.S. healthcare system.
Although Parker and Stone have not provided a specific date for the show’s return, fans can look forward to more episodes, as South Park has been renewed through its 30th anniversary in 2027.
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