South Park Fans Vow to Cancel Paramount+ Over Show Removal

For fans of South Park, it’s been a rollercoaster ride with Paramount+. The show was set to make the move from HBO Max to Paramount+ following a licensing deal, but things have taken a sudden turn. Recently, all episodes of South Park were yanked off the streaming service, leaving fans furious and threatening to cancel their subscriptions.

The move came in the midst of a merger between Paramount and Skydance, adding to the confusion and frustration for South Park followers. Exclusive South Park specials still remain on Paramount+, but the show’s regular episodes are nowhere to be found. This abrupt removal prompted backlash from fans, with some taking to Reddit to express their anger and vow to unsubscribe.

One frustrated fan in Australia shared, “AUS here. we’ve had south park on paramount for years now, but yep been removed for us too. i’m really pissed off because we don’t have hbo over here so i guess im buying some boxsets!” Others chimed in with similar sentiments, feeling let down by Paramount in this unexpected turn of events.

Despite the setback, fans were anticipating Season 27 of South Park to premiere on Comedy Central. However, a delay pushed the premiere date to July 23rd, with creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker blaming the Paramount-Skydance merger for the snag. This delay also raised questions about the streaming availability of the new episodes.

In response to the uproar, Paramount issued a statement explaining the removal of South Park episodes saying, “We understand your frustration. Unfortunately, South Park has come to the end of the window in which we have the rights to carry it on Paramount+, which is why it has now had to come down from the platform.” Fans were given the option to cancel their subscriptions and were provided with instructions on how to do so.

For now, South Park’s streaming library remains accessible on HBO Max for some regions. As fans grapple with the uncertainties surrounding their beloved show, the future availability of new episodes remains up in the air. The drama continues to unfold as fans weigh their options and decide the fate of their Paramount+ subscriptions.