Digman! Delayed: Will South Park Kill It?

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The animated comedy series “Digman!” created by Tim Robinson and Andy Samberg, featuring Andy Samberg as the lead character Rip Digman, an architect embarking on adventures to boost his fame, will now be released concurrently with the delayed season 27 of South Park. Previously, the reception to “Digman!” Season 1 was mixed – garnering a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and viewers alike – but now faces a new challenge.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the release date for Digman! season 2 has been shifted to July 23, coinciding with the debut of South Park season 27. Originally, both shows were slated to start their new seasons on July 9. However, the premiere of South Park season 27 was postponed due to ongoing legal disputes regarding streaming rights and the upcoming combination of Paramount Global and Skydance.

On Comedy Central, both “Digman!” and “South Park” make their debut, with “Digman!” airing after the established series at 10:30 pm. Despite not being implicated in the legal disputes between the creators of “South Park,” Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and a Skydance executive over streaming rights negotiations, it appears that the release date for “Digman!” is contingent on that of the more famous show.

What Digman! Season 2’s Delay Means For Andy Samberg & Tim Robinson’s Show

Digman! Being Tied To South Park Indicates Comedy Central Doesn’t Have Much Faith In It

Despite the impressive lineup of well-known comedians and star-studded guest appearances on “Digman!” – with Kate Winslet and Mark Hamill among those joining for season 2 – it seems that the news isn’t positive. The delay in releasing “Digman!” season 1, so that it can follow the premiere of South Park season 27, suggests that Comedy Central may not hold much hope for the new show, as they seem to believe it might be controversial or less successful compared to their other programming.

In television broadcasting, especially shows with lower popularity such as “Digman!” are frequently placed after more popular ones like “South Park” in an attempt to draw some of the latter’s viewership. It’s possible that some viewers of “South Park” might stay tuned long enough to catch “Digman!” and discover they enjoy it. This scheduling strategy indicates that Comedy Central believes “Digman!” may not succeed without the support of “South Park”.

It appears that the shift in release dates for “Digman!” might unexpectedly work to its advantage. The delay of “South Park” has been quite prominent, with creators Matt Parker and Trey Stone voicing their disapproval on social media. This could potentially increase audience awareness about the new season, and by association, the success of “Digman!” season 2 may follow suit if “South Park” season 27 performs well.

Our Take On Digman! Season 2 Following South Park’s Delay

Digman! Has A Lot To Offer For South Park Fans & I Hope This Delay Helps Publicize It

Digman! isn’t a highly praised or revolutionary adult animated series, but it certainly provides an enjoyable experience. The fact that Andy Samberg delivers a spot-on Nic Cage impersonation makes it worth watching, and there are several similarities between the humor in Digman! and that of South Park. I’m hoping that the delay in releasing season 2 of Digman! will give fans of South Park a chance to check it out, potentially helping it establish its unique identity.

In an ideal scenario, “Digman!” could potentially step in as Paramount’s new equivalent to “South Park.” The tension between South Park, its creators, and Paramount has escalated significantly lately with various allegations, making it unlikely that South Park will continue on Paramount+ at this juncture. If things pan out this way, “Digman!” might just be the biggest beneficiary from Paramount’s recent merger.

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2025-07-06 20:47