“South Park” Season 28 Finale Delivers a Dark Twist With the Antichrist’s Arrival
For die‑hard “South Park” fans, the Season 28 finale, “The Crap Out” delivered what might be one of the most shocking and debated endings in the show’s long history. After months of building up an absurd and satirical arc involving President Trump, Satan, and the looming birth of the Antichrist, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone pulled no punches with a conclusion that is as dark as it is provocative. From controversial humor to real‑world references, this finale has the internet buzzing.
A Satirical Season Reaches Its Peak
Season 28 of “South Park” has been no stranger to bold political and cultural satire. The plotline involving Satan’s pregnancy with President Trump’s child — teased as the coming of the Antichrist — has been woven throughout the season, with major figures like tech mogul Peter Thiel and Vice President JD Vance trying to influence the outcome. Earlier episodes even saw Thiel attempting to perform an exorcism on Cartman in his hunt to stop the Antichrist’s birth.
“The Crap Out”: A Finale Full of Surprises
In “The Crap Out”, the residents of South Park — and the world — prepare for what could be the birth of the Antichrist. In an article from TheWrap, “Trump, joined by Jesus, Thiel and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, made their way to the hospital, where they faced off against Stan and the Woodland Critters — who decided to help Satan achieve his ‘Christmas miracle’ after not getting his own.”The episode is quintessential “South Park”: blasphemous one moment and wildly funny the next. But it’s the shocking ending that has everyone talking.
Just when viewers might have expected a climactic showdown or dramatic birth sequence, the episode takes a jarring turn. At Hell’s Pass Hospital, a doctor reveals that the unborn child — potentially the Antichrist — has died by suicide while still in the womb. In an article from Variety Australia, the doctor explains, “I’m afraid you can see it all in the video. The baby got hold of some bedsheets. There are a couple of minutes missing from the ultrasound, but it’s definitely a suicide.”
This surreal twist is widely interpreted as a nod to the contentious circumstances surrounding the death of Jeffrey Epstein — a reference many outlets and fans quickly noted. President Trump reacts to the news with bizarre celebratory energy, distributing cigars at the White House and calling the outcome a “miracle,” while Satan is visibly devastated and walks away.
Commentary From Creators and Fans
Parker and Stone have long embraced the chaotic intersections of politics and satire. Earlier this season, they explained that “South Park” didn’t set out to be hyper‑political — it was simply responding to a cultural landscape dominated by political spectacle. Fans on social platforms have been divided. Some praised the boldness and dark humor, while others questioned the bleakness of the ending. Regardless, the finale has sparked discussions about satire, boundaries, and how far “South Park” will push its commentary in future seasons.
What This Means for “South Park”
“The Crap Out” may go down as one of “South Park”’s most controversial finales — not because it wrapped up neatly, but because it embraced ambiguity, shock, and commentary on real‑world themes through satire. Whether loved or loathed, this finale exemplifies why the show continues to be a cultural lightning rod after more than two decades. With creator deals and future episodes likely on the horizon, fans can only speculate what shocking direction the series will take next.
