Amazing episode and seriously they didn't miss with this episode! Finally South Park is back to taking risks instead of what they tried with the last season. It's simply brilliant.
I haven’t watched south park in years i tuned in especially for this episode and I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard and years so spot on
South Park on top form. One of the best episodes in a long time.
this is the full on shithousery that i expect from South Park, bloody brilliant episode!
[7.3/10] I’m conflicted about this episode. I really dig half of it, and I have the other haf a little frustrating.
I’ll admit I haven't followed the royal family drama to the degree many people have. (To the point of the boys at the lunchroom table, it’s just not that interesting to me.) But I’ll confess that my sympathies are on the side of the people basically saying “I’m fed up with this nonsense” and leaving the whole dog and pony show behind.
I don’t mind poking fun at the hypocrisy of one of the most privileged people in the world playing the victim card, or the irony of people who object to constant media pressure going on a media tour. But the episode elides genuine harsh treatment by the tabloids and extra prejudice faced by an outsider. Ignoring that, and worse yet, playing into tired “manipulative wife” stereotypes, makes this whole routine a bit of a dud in my book
But I really like the takedown of the “managing your brand” industrial complex, especially when aimed at children. Even there, you have some unfortunate barbs about everyone claiming to be a victim which plays like the criticism of old cranks. But on the whole,, I really like the message of not trying to turn your life into a product, and instead striving to be your authentic self so that when people like you and respond to you, it’s because of who you are and not just a part that you play.
Kyle accepting his brother’s pain, even over something silly, because it’s okay to let stuff get to you, is really sweet. And the rest of the boys coming over because, despite being a little distant, they recognize that Kyle’s been having a rough time, is a surprisingly wholesome note for South Park to end on. Kyle's struggles with identity and fears of being discarded are universal, and the realization and resolution he comes to is, again, unexpectedly uplifting.
Overall, I’m a little disappointed with the show’s approach to the royal family drama, but the broader point about “brands” and authenticity is an on-point and ultimately wholesome critique.
Amazing episode! Has all the beats of a proper, classic South Park episode. Very well done!
Hella on point, directly over target! Too bad that, even if they (who shall not be named) see it, THEY wont get it, and, will be more offended than taking its lesson to heart. Kudos Matt and Trey!!
IT IS BECAUSE I AM AN ETHNIC WOMAN
Ha! It was funny but an entire episode on this one thing? Went on a bit too long. The best part was the end...
Shout by JamesVIP 5BlockedParent2023-02-17T16:41:17Z
Absolutely hilarious and perfectly written. Loved this episode and all the jabs they made.