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The Chi (2018)

"Payback is a mother."

7.9/10 Returning Series Jan 07, 2018 7 Seasons
Drama

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.

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Show Details

Original Title The Chi
Original Language EN
Status Returning Series
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 78
Total Seasons 7
Popularity 28.3

Networks

Showtime
US
Paramount+ with Showtime
US

Cast

Jacob Latimore
Jacob Latimore
Emmett
66 episodes
Yolonda Ross
Yolonda Ross
Jada
66 episodes
Michael Epps
Michael Epps
Jake Taylor
66 episodes
Shamon Brown Jr.
Shamon Brown Jr.
Stanley 'Papa' Jackson
66 episodes
Alex R. Hibbert
Alex R. Hibbert
Kevin
58 episodes
Birgundi Baker
Birgundi Baker
Kiesha Williams
58 episodes
Curtiss Cook
Curtiss Cook
Otis 'Douda' Perry
56 episodes
Hannaha Hall
Hannaha Hall
Tiffany
50 episodes
Tyla Abercrumbie
Tyla Abercrumbie
Nina Williams
48 episodes
Luke James
Luke James
Victor 'Trig' Taylor
43 episodes
Genesis Denise Hale
Genesis Denise Hale
Maisha
43 episodes
Rolando Boyce
Rolando Boyce
Darnell
40 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Lena Waithe

Seasons

Specials
Specials
4 episodes 2017
Season 1
Season 1
10 episodes 2018

On the South Side of Chicago, fates can change in an instant and beauty and community persist even w...

Season 2
Season 2
10 episodes 2019

Brandon strives to make his food truck a success. Emmett makes an effort to get custody of his son, ...

Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes 2020

Emmett tries to alter the way his mother sees him, but Jada is on to her next chapter. Ronnie seeks ...

Season 4
Season 4
10 episodes 2021

Jake, Papa and Kevin confront the harsh reality of how the world views young, Black men in the after...

Season 5
Season 5
10 episodes 2022

Emmett & Tiff forge a new path as Tiff grows closer to Rob. Kevin finds love where he least expects ...

Season 6
Season 6
16 episodes 2023

This season, life in the Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are ...

Season 7
Season 7
12 episodes 2025

In season 7, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of the series rise to reclaim their power. Y...

Networks

Showtime
US
Paramount+ with Showtime
US

Videos & Trailers

Trailer: «The Chi»
Trailer: «The Chi»
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Keywords

chicago, illinois coming of age

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Details
First Air Date January 7, 2018
Last Air Date July 27, 2025
Country US
Language EN
Status Returning Series
Popularity 28.3
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