Get ready for a wild ride, because South Park is back and bolder than ever, taking no prisoners in its latest satirical onslaught. This time, the animated juggernaut isn’t just targeting former President Donald Trump—it’s also setting its sights on billionaire tech mogul Peter Thiel. But here’s where it gets controversial: the show’s latest episode, Twisted Christian, aired on October 15, dives into a bizarre storyline where Trump is romantically entangled with Satan, who is pregnant with his child. Yes, you read that right. And this is the part most people miss: while Trump seeks a secret abortion for Satan at a Planned Parenthood clinic, he’s simultaneously working with Vice President JD Vance to shut down those very same clinics. Talk about irony! Is this a brilliant commentary on political hypocrisy, or has South Park gone too far?
The episode doesn’t stop there. It also skewers Thiel, who makes an over-the-top appearance at South Park Elementary, warning students about the impending arrival of the Antichrist. This mirrors Thiel’s real-life comments, as reported by Reuters, where he expressed fears of an Antichrist-like figure emerging on the global stage. Thiel even gets his own theme song in the episode, complete with a parody of The Exorcist. But the plot thickens when Thiel is revealed to be in cahoots with Vance, who promises Thiel access to everyone’s data if he becomes president. Does this satirize the intersection of tech, politics, and power, or is it just a cheap shot at Thiel’s eccentricities?
Adding to the chaos, the episode features a recurring gag mocking Trump’s comically small genitalia—a joke that’s become a staple in recent episodes. Love it or hate it, South Park has been unrelenting in its critique of Trump and his administration since July, with an ongoing storyline depicting Trump in a toxic relationship with Satan. And let’s not forget the show’s takedowns of other figures, like Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who was portrayed shooting dogs in a previous episode. Is this political satire at its finest, or has the show crossed the line into tasteless territory?
The White House fired back in July, with spokesperson Taylor Rogers dismissing the show as irrelevant and desperate for attention. But South Park doesn’t seem to care—it’s doubled down, even targeting Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr in the episode Conflict of Interest. Carr is depicted suffering absurd injuries, culminating in a hospital scene where a doctor warns he might lose his freedom of speech. Is this a clever commentary on censorship, or just another example of the show’s penchant for shock value?
After a two-week hiatus, South Park returns on October 29, with additional episodes scheduled for November 12, November 26, and December 10. But the real question remains: Has South Park mastered the art of political satire, or has it become a caricature of itself? Let us know what you think in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take on this divisive yet undeniably bold show.
