The long-running animated series South Park has ended its 27th season after just five episodes — a departure from the previously planned 10-episode run, according to TheWrap.
The change arrives on the heels of a ratings surge: the season’s July 23 premiere, titled “Sermon on the ’Mount,” drew approximately 5.9 million viewers across cable and streaming in its first three days — the highest audience for the show’s premiere since 1999, according to Variety.
Comedy Central executives expressed enthusiasm about the episode’s success, viewing it as a sign of the show’s ongoing influence and ability to resonate with audiences amid shifting viewing habits, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone recently signed a major $1.5 billion deal with Paramount Global for 50 new episodes.
Paramount confirmed to the LA Times that the story picked up this week with Season 28, where the kids of South Park Elementary picked up on the viral trend of saying “Six, Seven.” (Real-life Gen Alpha slang that is seemingly everywhere but means nothing.)
The decision delay Season 27’s premiere in July triggered speculation about behind-the-scenes factors such as the creators slamming the Paramount-Skydance merger and shifting production strategies, reported EW.
As Season 28 continues the saga of the long-running political satire, fans and industry watchers will be watching to see how the unusually short penultimate season impacts the show’s narrative trajectory and viewership trends.
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