Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. [3] They are dedicated to defending the world against evil (except for Buddha, who "doesn't really believe in evil"). The streaming service’s censorship of the cartoon comes at a time when conversations are taking place about what is politically correct for viewing. The Blaintologists, meanwhile, petition the government for tax-exempt status. Over the years "South Park" has stirred up quite the controversy by poking fun at almost every religion, the disabled, the LGBTQ community, minorities, celebrities, and politicians. Five episodes of South Park have been removed from HBO Max for their depictions of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. The five South Park episodes in question include “Super Best Friends” (Season 5, 2001), “Cartoon Wars Part 1” and “Cartoon Wars Part 2” (Season 10, 2006), and “200” and “201” (Season 14, 2010). While not explicitly banned in the Quran, some Muslims believe that these depictions of Muhammad and other prophets encourage idolatry, a sin in Islam and many other religions. In D.C., the Blaintologists begin to drown themselves in the Reflecting Pool even though it is only approximately a foot deep, while Cartman installs a hose in Kyle's glass bubble to fill it with water, so as to drown him. "South Park" has been renewed for three more seasons by Comedy Central, and new episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max 24 hours after initially airing on Comedy Central. In the DVD commentary, Parker states that the episode's references to real-life magician David Blaine and Blaintology were allusions to Scientology. Contact him eric@brobible.com. So that’s why Trump and Barr dumped the U.S. Attorney in charge of the SDNY, CCPA - Do not sell my personal information. They Voted for Trump in 2016; Now They Are Voting for Biden? © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved, HBO Max: Every Halloween Special and Episode Available to Stream, How to Watch the 'South Park' Pandemic Special Live Tonight, 'South Park' Is Tackling the Coronavirus With a Pandemic Special, 7 Movies Like 'After We Collided' to Watch If You Can’t Get Enough Hessa, Woman Crush Wednesday: 'The Mandalorian' Star Katee Sackhoff is Out of this World, Wendy Williams Eliminated from 'The Masked Singer' After Just One Performance as Lips, How Much of 'Borat 2' Is Real? In the Islamic faith, Muhammad was chosen by God to receive his divine revelations and spread the word of the lord. Watch Cartman, Kenny, Stan and Kyle in all their foul-mouthed adventures. [4], In 2005, cartoon depictions of Muhammad became more controversial during the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. All 23 seasons of "South Park" are now available for viewing on HBO Max, except for five episodes that were removed due to the depiction of a Muslim figure. Bill Maher Blames "Loser" Democrats for Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Appointment, Stream It Or Skip It: 'Barbarians' on Netflix, a German Quasi-Historical Action-Drama Series in Which People Kill and Have Sex With Each Other. While HBO Max viewers may just now be noticing their absence, Deadline reports that removing the five episodes was discussed before the animated comedy transitioned from Hulu to the WarnerMedia-owned platform. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, The Boys release S2 blunders in hilarious video, Star Trek: Discovery star responds to S3 time-jump, Grey's Anatomy unveils s17 premiere synopses, Walking Dead star reveals original spin-off plans, Nancy Drew spin-off in the works at The CW, Netflix confirms fate of Baby-Sitters Club reboot, The Mandalorian star teases season 2 villain, Ted Lasso future confirmed before season 2 films, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Are Democrats Heading for a 2020 Bloodbath? According to the report the shows not shown are Season 5’s “Super Best Friends,” Season 14’s “200” and “201,” and Season 10’s Cartoon Wars Part 1 and Cartoon Wars Part 2. Jesus promptly requires the assistance of the Super Best Friends: a group of major religious figures including Muhammad, Buddha, Moses, Joseph Smith, Krishna, Laozi and "Sea Man", an Aquaman-like character. The season 14 and season five episodes were previously removed from the South Park website and the show’s old streaming deal with Hulu, but “Cartoon Wars” is a new exclusion.