The season premiere of South Park, titled “Mexican Joker,” centers on the controversial topics of immigration and U.S. detention centers. The episode features Randy Marsh expanding his Tegridy Farms marijuana business internationally by partnering with the Chinese government. Meanwhile, Eric Cartman reports Kyle Broflovski’s family to ICE, leading to their detention. Inside the detention center, Cartman plants the idea that the harsh conditions might create a supervillain, “Mexican Joker,” causing paranoia among the guards. The episode delivers sharp social commentary on the dehumanization and fear-mongering in the immigration debate, mixed with the show’s signature dark humor.
