While some fans may have hoped the eps would make their way back into the full lineup, that may very well never happen. Rather, that decision was already a reality before the HBO Max deal went into effect, with Comedy Central and parent company ViacomCBS having previously limited each of the episodes' availability in one way or another. To clarify, HBO Max's execs weren't responsible for deciding to excise South Park episodes before it went live on the streaming service. And I'm sure many are also aware that South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have had little issue with taking aim at various religions over the show's 23-season run so far, with Jesus Christ himself being part of the show since the beginning. As many readers are likely aware, followers of the Islamic faith prohibit visual iterations of Muhammad and other prophets, including drawings, cartoons, statues, etc. Censorship was at the heart of the South Park season 14 episodes "200" and "201." The story celebrates the landmark of the show's 200th episode by referencing several past storylines - including the South Park Cartoon Wars episode.The five South Park episodes that weren't part of HBO Max's streaming deal all feature depictions of the Islam prophet Muhammad (even if some depictions were already edited upon the initial airing). There are five South Park episodes banned in total, but season 14 episodes "200" and "201" are especially infamous because they sparked an enormous outcry from Middle-Eastern terrorism groups over the South Park Muhammad image. The Trey Parker and Matt Stone comedy is well known for its crude and controversial material, and while there are some South Park episodes that have aged badly, "200" and "201" caused such an uproar that they were pulled from circulation on Comedy Central, South Park Studios website, and any streaming platform that airs the show.
There are two banned South Park episodes from season 14, "200" and "201", that are so infamous they've gained near urban-legend status (alongside the South Park Cartoon Wars and Super Best Friends episodes).
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