Tim Robinson and Andy Samberg’s animated comedy sequence Digman! has been delayed to coincide with the delayed launch of South Park season 27. Digman! was created by Andy Samberg, and he additionally stars because the titular Rip Digman, an architect who goes on adventures to extend his fame. Digman! season 1 proved divisive – incomes 57% on Rotten Tomatoes with critics and viewers alike – and it now has a brand new downside.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Digman! season 2 has been delayed to July 23, the identical day South Park season 27 is ready to premiere. Each Digman! and South Park had been initially scheduled to premiere their new seasons on July 9. Nonetheless, South Park season 27 was delayed attributable to authorized disputes over streaming rights and the upcoming merger of Paramount World and Skydance.
Each Digman! and South Park premiere on Comedy Central’s broadcast, with Digman! following the long-running sequence within the 10:30 p.m. time slot. Whereas the creators of Digman! aren’t concerned within the authorized allegations put ahead by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who declare a Skydance government is interfering in streaming rights negotiations, it appears Digman!’s launch date is tied to the extra well-liked sequence.
What Digman! Season 2’s Delay Means For Andy Samberg & Tim Robinson’s Present
Digman! Being Tied To South Park Signifies Comedy Central Would not Have A lot Religion In It
Particularly in broadcast TV, much less well-liked reveals like Digman! usually comply with extra well-liked reveals like South Park to attempt to usher in among the latter’s viewers. A few of South Park’s viewers might stick round lengthy sufficient to observe Digman! and discover that they prefer it. That appears to be the technique Comedy Central is utilizing, which suggests it thinks Digman! will not do properly with out South Park’s assist.
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Digman! may very well profit from the change in launch dates, nonetheless. South Park’s delay has been very excessive profile, with Parker and Stone popping out to criticize the transfer on social media. Which will drive extra viewers consciousness of the premiere date, and Digman! season 2 might profit just by proximity. If South Park season 27’s premiere does higher, Digman! season 2’s will as properly.
Our Take On Digman! Season 2 Following South Park’s Delay
Digman! Has A Lot To Provide For South Park Followers & I Hope This Delay Helps Publicize It
Digman! just isn’t a groundbreaking or acclaimed grownup animated present, however it’s enjoyable. Listening to Andy Samberg do his greatest Nic Cage impression is well worth the worth of admission, and there is plenty of overlap between Digman! and South Park’s humorousness. I hope Digman! season 2’s delay helps South Park followers give Digman! a attempt, and possibly assist it discover its area of interest.
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Ideally, Digman! might even give Paramount its substitute for South Park. It is clear that the connection between Park, Stone, and Paramount has been strained in latest months as accusations fly, and I do not see a practical manner for South Park to remain on Paramount+ at this level. Digman! could be the sudden greatest winner out of Paramount’s merger.
