The Chi
Drama | 2018 | TV-MA | United States | English
Drama | 2018 | TV-MA | United States | English
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
Creators:
Lena Waithe
Company:
Freedom Road Productions
Network:
Showtime
7.8/10Global Position: 73
Hits Score: 7/100
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SEASONS OF THE CHI
The Chi season 1
2018 | 10 Episodes | premieredOn 7 de enero de 2018
On the South Side of Chicago, fates can change in an instant and beauty and community persist even when tragedy intervenes. As lives intersect, the people who call The Chi home strive to make the right choices and overcome life’s challenges.
The Chi season 2
2019 | 10 Episodes | premieredOn 7 de abril de 2019
Brandon strives to make his food truck a success. Emmett makes an effort to get custody of his son, guided by Jada. Kevin reckons with the trauma of what he has experienced in his young life. Ronnie attempts to come to terms with killing Brandon’s brother.
The Chi season 3
2020 | 10 Episodes | premieredOn 21 de junio de 2020
Emmett tries to alter the way his mother sees him, but Jada is on to her next chapter. Ronnie seeks to transform himself. The Williams family undergoes a seismic shift. Jake must choose between two competing guardians, and Papa finds unlikely love.
The Chi season 4
2021 | 10 Episodes | premieredOn 23 de mayo de 2021
Jake, Papa and Kevin confront the harsh reality of how the world views young, Black men in the aftermath of an act of police brutality. As the three friends reckon with a broken system, the aftershocks ripple across the South Side, inspiring friends and neighbors to rise up and take action.
The Chi season 5
2022 | 10 Episodes | premieredOn 26 de junio de 2022
Emmett & Tiff forge a new path as Tiff grows closer to Rob. Kevin finds love where he least expects it, Jake & Jemma navigate life as a couple and Papa still knows how to get into trouble. Jada looks at life post-cancer and Trig considers a political run.
The Chi season 6
2023 | 16 Episodes | premieredOn 6 de agosto de 2023
This season, life in the Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move.
The Chi season 7
2025 | 12 Episodes | premieredOn 18 de mayo de 2025
In season 7, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of the series rise to reclaim their power. Yet, as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there's only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost.
The Chi season Specials
2017 | 4 Episodes | premieredOn 15 de diciembre de 2017
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MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE CHI
Spoken Languages
English
Type of Content
Series
Scripted
True
Content Age
TV-MA
Release Date
January 7, 2018
Hispanic
No Hispanic
Status
Returning Series
Alternative Titles
שייטאון (International - Various), THE CHI (International - Various)
Local Production
False
Genres
Drama
Keywords
Chicago, Coming of Age
Production Companies
20th Television, ID8 Multimedia, Hillman Grad, Kapital Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Fox 21 Television Studios, Hillman Grad Productions, Freedom Road Productions, Hillionaire Productions, id8 mm., ArsenalFX Color, Fox 21, Elwood Reid, Verse Productions