Why cant i watch South Park: Post Covid

A show that’s never been afraid to cause a stir is back at it again. South Park continues to tackle the coronavirus, skewering anti-vaxxers, public health researchers, policed speech, and cryptocurrency (for starters) in its new partnership with Paramount+. The first special, South Park: Post COVID, aired in November and left viewers in a cliff-hanger. The second special, titled South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID, is about to air. Here’s what you need to know (some mild spoilers below).

The first made-for-TV movie from the adult cartoon, premiered on Paramount+ on November 25 and left us wondering what would happen next, 40 years into the future. During the hour-long episode, we learned that Kenny grew up to be a famous scientist. He was (spoiler if you’ve never watched South Park before) killed.

The episode ended with Stan and Kyle vowing to travel back in time with Kenny’s technology to prevent the virus and pandemic, and in turn, saving Kenny, too. Cue The Return of COVID.

When and Where is South Park’s Post-COVID special streaming?

The first of the Post COVID specials is available to watch now on Paramount+. South Park’s Post-COVID: The Return of COVID can be streamed on Paramount+ on December 16. It’s the second in the 14-promised specials on the new streaming platform. This special is exclusive to Paramount+ so you won’t be able to watch on Comedy Central or regular cable TV.

Can you use a free trial on Paramount+?

While a typical subscription will run $4.99 per month, if you’ve not had a subscription before, there is a way to get a free trial so you can watch the new South Park special. From now through January 3, 2033, Paramount+ is offering a full month free trial (typically it’s only one week for free).

To sign up, visit Paramount+ website, click “get started,” enter in the information it asks for, and then start streaming.

A lab leak? The abominable brainchild of one of those dastardly streaming services? Or was it really all down to Space Jam: A New Legacy? Stan, Kyle and maybe Cartman continue to unwrap the mysteries of the Covid outbreak, in the must-see event of the pandemic. Read on for how to watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid special online and on TV wherever you are in the world.

Watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid online

Release date: Thursday, December 16 (US, CA)

Run time: 60 minutes

Director: Trey Parker

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If you haven't already watched the previous instalment, South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid will make about as much sense as the world did to that kid who woke up from a 10-month coma in the middle of the pandemic but we're not going to kill it with spoilers for you.

The broad strokes are to expect time travel, epidemiology, a mystery and some hilariously inappropriate conclusions along the way. Kenny, Stan, Kyle, Cartman and, of course, Randy, will uncover just how covid happened and the true meanings of friendship at the same time, as always. 

Nobody's safe in the latest South Park special, so strap on your chin diaper and follow our guide below for how to watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid online wherever you are.

How to watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid from outside your country

Abroad for business or leisure but want to watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid? You won't be able to, due to annoying regional restrictions.

Luckily, there’s an easy solution. Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream the new South Park special online no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.

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How to watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid FREE in the US

South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid is exclusive to streaming service Paramount Plus (opens in new tab) in the US, where it lands on Thursday, December 16 at 3am ET / 12am PT.

If you haven't got Paramount Plus, the great news is that new users can watch the new South Park special for FREE!

A subscription to Paramount Plus costs just $4.99 a month, but there's a 30-day FREE trial (opens in new tab) currently on offer for a limited time only.

The service features new originals and is ideal for Trekkies, as it's also home to Picard, animated series Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds. It’s bursting with more top shows like Kamp Koral, reality TV smash Survivor, and the Rugrats 2021 revival, CBS's live sports action, including the NFL, and it will also be the place to watch the Frasier reboot.

Outside of the US? You can take the subscription services you pay for at home with you anywhere - all you’ll need is a reliable VPN (opens in new tab).

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How to watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid FREE in Canada

It's more of the same in Canada, where South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid is also exclusive to Paramount Plus (opens in new tab), hitting the streaming service on Thursday, December 16 at 3am ET / 12am PT.

In the Great White North, a subscription costs CA$5.99 per month, after a 7-day FREE Paramount Plus trial (opens in new tab).

If you're abroad right now, you won't be able to use the streaming services you usually do, but download a VPN (opens in new tab) and you’ll be free to watch your favorite shows wherever you are.

How to watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid online in Australia

South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid doesn't yet have a release date in Australia, but it will arrive before the end of the year.

You know the score by now - it's coming to Paramount Plus (opens in new tab) Down Under, where a subscription costs AU$8.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial (opens in new tab).

As detailed above, if you’re abroad you’ll struggle to connect to any of the streaming services you usually use. The solution? Try using a VPN (opens in new tab) as per our guide above.

Can I watch South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid in the UK?

Somewhat surprisingly, there's no word yet on when South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid will air in the UK, nor its prequel South Park: Post Covid.

It's possible that when it does land, it'll be a Paramount Plus exclusive, as it is pretty much everywhere else, but as we say nothing's confirmed yet.

What we do know, however, is that the plan is for Paramount Plus to hit the UK in 2022 via Sky platforms.

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