From The Hollywood Reporter · Kevin Dolak · · 50s
South Park's Trump-Free Season Premiere
South Park returns to Comedy Central with a season premiere that avoids Trump references.
In brief
South Park returns to Comedy Central with a season premiere that avoids Trump references. The show's 29th season starts with stand-alone episodes after a name change to 'South America' for satire. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Name Change Gag
South Park changed its name to 'South America' for the 29th season premiere.
“a gag that creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced as a possible marketing gimmick but is certainly also a jab at President Donald Trump”
Trump-Free Premiere
The season premiere avoids any Trump references or White House politics.
“it does offer a vague metaphor for current U.S. politics around immigration”
Season Format Shift
Seasons 27 and 28 focused on White House politics with Trump's affair with Satan.
“it had shifted from the show's traditional stand-alone episodes to a season-long arc centered on fictionalized happenings within the White House”
Returning to Form
The show returns to stand-alone episodes after a season-long arc.
“with the premiere, the show appears to be returning to its traditional format”
J D Vance Absent
J.D. Vance, the Vice President turned lover, is absent from this episode.
“they're absent from this one-off episode, which stays within the confines of the titular town”
The big picture
The show's 29th season starts with stand-alone episodes after a name change to 'South America' for satire.
