“South Park” have their first special with “The Pandemic Special”. The Coronavirus pandemic has obviously had a colossal impact on the world and perhaps no show needed to tackle it more than “South Park” did.

The residents of South Park grapple with the challenges faced as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent social distancing and lockdown measures. Randy fears that he may actually be responsible for the transference of the Coronavirus between animals and humans after his trip to China in late 2019. Can the townsfolk find a way to escape the nightmare events of the pandemic by finding a cure?

It’s no surprise that Cartman is finding enjoyments in the effects of the pandemic. The idea of not leaving the house and not having to interact with anyone comes as a blessing to him. The other boys are more shaken by the situation. The whole idea of Randy being the one that started the whole thing is really funny. There is a ton of other characters in here as well including President Garrison. However, the focus is on Randy and the main boys. The animation is not any better than a regular episode from the more recent seasons.

“The Pandemic Special” comments on many issues related to the pandemic but also briefly touches on the racial tensions experienced in the U.S.A. after the shooting of an unarmed black man. A lot of the episode is really funny. However, it says pretty much everything about the pandemic that could be said. Until the global situation changes, I don’t see what else “South Park” can do. Everything is just dominated by the pandemic and issues related to it so what else is there to comment on? It cannot mock the same material again and again because it will just become tiresome.