Ep 11. Coon 2: Hindsight (1)
- TV-MA
- October 27, 2010
- 22 min
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8.1 (2,738)
In South Park season 14 episode 11, titled "Coon 2: Hindsight (1)," the show continues its satire of the superhero genre as Cartman, disguised as the vigilante hero "The Coon," rallies other superheroes in town to form a crime-fighting syndicate called "Coon and Friends." However, when a rival superhero group called "The Freedom Pals" emerges, a political rift quickly develops between the two factions, with each side hurling insults and accusations at one another.
Meanwhile, a subplot involving the town's recent public school teacher strike also unfolds, with the mayor and other city officials struggling to find a solution that will satisfy both the teachers and the taxpayers. As tensions mount, both "Coon and Friends" and "The Freedom Pals" become embroiled in the debate, using their superhero personas to sway public opinion and advance their respective agendas.
Despite the humor and absurdity of the show's premise, South Park's writers also manage to tackle serious issues such as politics, education, and social justice, using the characters and situations as a lens through which to examine larger societal problems. With its graphic content and irreverent sense of humor, "Coon 2: Hindsight (1)" is not for everyone, but for fans of the show and lovers of satire, it is another well-crafted episode that continues to push the boundaries of what is acceptable on television.