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Amidst the chaos, South Park remains a keen observer and satirist of current events. Recent episodes have tackled the Epstein saga and the royal family’s scandals with characteristic bluntness. Their portrayal of Harry and Meghan’s “privacy tour”—where they demand privacy while raking in lucrative deals—highlighted the hypocrisy inherent in celebrity culture.
South Park’s boldness extends to the Epstein controversy, where they depict how the power structures and social fractures surrounding the scandal are often overlooked or manipulated by mainstream narratives. The show’s recent $1.5 billion deal with Paramount signals its ongoing influence and importance as a satirical voice commenting on the absurdities of celebrity and political culture.