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South Park’ Sharpens Its Trump Satire With New Episode Skewering AI, ICE and Washington

Critics say the season has become the rare comedy that still lands real punches in Trump’s second term.

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Randy and Stan Marsh sitting on a bed in the 'South Park' episode "Sickofancy."
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Overview

  • The latest episode, “Sickofancy,” targets overreliance on ChatGPT, immigration raids and a heavily militarized capital.
  • A pointed Return of the Jedi homage structures a sequence of tributes to the president without revealing narrative outcomes.
  • Reviewers describe a clear move away from the Tegridy Farms era as the series recalibrates its focus.
  • Season 27’s depiction of Trump uses repurposed photos in a style echoing the show’s Saddam Hussein portrayal, a choice praised for its bite.
  • The run follows a $1.5 billion Paramount+ pact and recent installments that drew public notice from the White House and DHS secretary Kristi Noem.