This comes as something of a surprise, after co-creator Trey Parker pledged that South Park season 21 would be less about politics and more about “kids being kids”.
South Park has revealed the satirical subject matter for its season 21 premiere, with a short video that pits the central gang against Confederate-flag-waving protestors.
South Park is no stranger to controversy, having caused its fair share of uproars across its 200+ episodes.
South Park returns to Comedy Central on September 13, 2017.