South Park Shockingly Started a New Season, But It’s Continuing the Same Story Anyway

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The latest episode of *South Park* surprised viewers with a big twist: it wasn’t part of the current season at all! *South Park* Season 27 premiered earlier this summer after some delays and reached episode five this fall. However, that episode was actually the first of Season 28, meaning the show is continuing its story with a new season.

Fans of *South Park* were surprised by a recent change: Season 27 was unusually short. The new season, Season 28, began immediately after the last episode of Season 27, continuing the same storyline. Four more episodes will be released later this year to complete the current arc.

What’s Going On With South Park?

The newest season of *South Park*—Season 28—began airing earlier this week with the episode “Twisted Christian” on both Comedy Central and Paramount+. Although Comedy Central didn’t explicitly announce it as the start of a new season, they also didn’t state that the ten episodes released this year were still part of Season 27. Many viewers assumed those episodes continued the previous season, as that had been the standard length for seasons in the past. However, it now appears that’s not the case, reflecting the evolving way *South Park* is released.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the release schedule for *South Park* has shifted significantly. Instead of full seasons, the show initially returned with standalone specials. Later, it combined these specials with shorter, six-episode seasons as part of a new agreement with Paramount. This unconventional approach contributed to complications with the show’s licensing rights and delayed reaching a final agreement with Paramount.

As a huge *South Park* fan, I’ve been following the news about Season 27, and it’s a little confusing! Comedy Central clarified that they never *officially* said it would be ten episodes long – and checking their announcements, that seems to be true. But the big mystery is *why* they’re releasing it as two separate five-episode parts. There’s some talk it might have to do with how they license the show, but honestly, that’s just speculation right now. We’re all hoping for some clear answers soon!

What Does This Mean for South Park Season 28?

The new label of “Season 28” for *South Park* doesn’t really change anything. The premiere continues the story from the first five episodes, essentially acting as episode six of that same season. It’s still developing the larger plot involving President Trump, Satan, and Vice President Vance. This new installment focuses heavily on how the show is portraying changes within modern Christianity, particularly with the character of Jesus, and also hints at a significant role for Cartman within this storyline.

Fans have noticed connections between recent world events and imagery from the show, particularly starting in Season 27. Season 28 continues this trend, suggesting the popular “6 7” meme might be a key to defeating the Antichrist. The latest episode is building towards a major turning point, and thankfully, the shift in the season’s focus doesn’t mean earlier storylines will be ignored, despite the new, seemingly random, emphasis on the number 67.

New episodes of *South Park* Season 28 are coming out on October 29th, November 12th, November 26th, and December 10th. If successful, this will allow the show to tell one continuous story over two seasons – a significant achievement for the series. *South Park* has been evolving its storyline in recent years, and it remains to be seen if these changes will pay off. What are your thoughts? Share them and join the discussion in the ComicBook Forum!

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2025-10-19 19:41