South Park season 27 premiere skewers Donald Trump with bold satire
In the episode, a miniaturized, Canadian-animated version of Trump, voiced by series co-creator Trey Parker, shares a bed with Satan.
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The exaggerated storyline also shows Trump suing the town of South Park for $5 billion.
Later, a lifelike, AI-generated version of Trump appears nude in a desert-themed public service announcement, adding to the episode's shock value.
The episode aired shortly after Paramount secured a five-year, multi-billion-dollar deal with the show's creators to produce 50 new episodes, following a brief delay linked to corporate negotiations and legal settlements.
Beyond the satire, the premiere reflects South Park's ongoing mission to address real-world political and media dynamics in provocative and often controversial ways.
The episode also nods to the show's evolving animation style, blending traditional 2D visuals with live-action and AI elements.
Following its television debut, the episode was made available for streaming on Paramount+. Fan reactions have ranged from praise for its boldness to criticism of its shock tactics, reinforcing South Park's reputation as a cultural lightning rod nearly three decades after its debut.
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