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The Chi
American drama television series (2018-present) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Chi (/ˈʃaɪ/ SHY) is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.[4] In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season; which premiered on May 18, 2025.[5][6] In May 2025, the series was renewed for an eighth season.[7] Five months later, it was announced that the eighth season would be the final season.[8]
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Premise
The Chi is described as following "a fateful turn of events that sends shockwaves through a community on the Southside of Chicago and connects the lives of Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie and Kevin in unexpected ways."[9]
Cast
Main
- Jason Mitchell as Brandon Johnson[4] (seasons 1–2)
- Ntare Mwine as Ronnie Davis (seasons 1–3)
- Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington[10]
- Alex R. Hibbert as Kevin Williams (seasons 1–6)
- Tiffany Boone as Jerrika Little (seasons 1–2), Brandon's girlfriend
- Yolonda Ross as Jada Washington (seasons 1–7),[10] Emmett's mother
- Armando Riesco as Detective Cruz (seasons 1–2)
- Rolando Boyce as Darnell Carway (season 2–present), Emmett's father
- Barton Fitzpatrick as Reg Taylor (season 2; recurring; season 1), Jake's older brother and gang leader
- Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley "Papa" Jackson (season 2—present; recurring; season 1), Kevin and Jake's best friend
- Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor (season 2–present; recurring; season 1), Kevin and Papa's best friend and Reg and Trig's younger brother
- Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams (season 3–present; recurring; seasons 1–2), Kevin's older sister[11]
- Luke James as Victor "Trig" Taylor (season 4–present; recurring; season 3), Reg and Jake's estranged older brother[12]
- Curtiss Cook as Otis "Douda" Perry (seasons 4–6; recurring; seasons 2–3)[13]
- Lynn Whitfield as Alicia (season 7; recurring season 6), Shaad's lover
Recurring
- Lucien Cambric as Jason Roxboro (season 1)
- Jahking Guillory as Charles Frederick "Coogie" Johnson (seasons 1, 5, and 6)[14]
- Brian King as Detective Wallace (season 1)
- Steven Williams as Quentin "Q" Dickinson (seasons 1 and 5), a kingpin elder
- Tosin Morohunfola as Trice (season 1)
- Byron Bowers as Meldrick[15] (season 1)
- Sonja Sohn as Laverne Johnson (seasons 1, 3 and 4),[14] Brandon's mother
- Cedric Young as Sonny (seasons 1–3), Q's brother and Emmett's boss
- LaDonna Tittle as Ethel Davis (seasons 1–3), Ronnie's grandmother
- Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina Williams (seasons 1–6), Kevin and Keisha's mother
- Sherrice Eaglin as Vanessa "Peaches" Taylor (seasons 5-6) Jake Trig and Reg mother a recovering a heroin addict
- Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, the mother of Emmett's child[16]
- José Antonio García as Mr. Gasca (seasons 1–2), Kevin's teacher
- Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha
- Mariah Gordon as Andrea (season 1)
- Chris Lee as Hannibal (seasons 1–3), Brandon's cousin
- Tai Davis as Tracy Roxboro, Jason's mother
- Common as Rafiq (seasons 1–2)
- Crystal Dickinson as Detective Alice Toussaint (season 2)
- Miriam A. Hyman as Dre (season 3–present), Nina's partner who is a high school counselor[17]
- Jasmine Davis as Imani (seasons 3 and 4), Trig's girlfriend
- La La Anthony as Dominque "Dom" Morris (seasons 3–present)[11]
- Cortez Smith as Isiah "Nuck" Rogers (season 3–present), Douda's former right-hand man, In season 6 finale, he kills Douda and take over, as new leader of the 63rd street mob.
- Judae'a Brown as Jemma (season 3–present)
- Kandi Burruss as Roselyn Perry (season 3–present), Douda's estranged wife[18]
- Lena Waithe as Camille Hallaway (season 3), a mayoral candidate
- Lil Rel Howery as Zeke Remnick (season 3),[11] Sonny's landlord.
- L'lerrét Jazelle as Fatima (season 5–present), Victor's love interest
- Ahmad Ferguson as Bakari (season 3–present)
- Tabitha Brown as Octavia (season 4)[13]
- Jason Weaver as Rashaad "Shaad" Marshall (season 4–present)[13]
- Vic Mensa as Jamal (seasons 4 and 6)[19]
- Da Brat as LaPorsha (seasons 4 and 6)[19]
- Cory Hardrict as Dante (season 4–present)
- Zaria Imani Primer as Lynae (season 4–present)
- Iman Shumpert as Rob (seasons 4–6), Tiffany's love interest
- Amari Ferguson as Britney (season 6)
- Kadeem Hardison as Professor Gardner (season 6)
- Jill Marie Jones as Bianca (season 6)
- Leon Robinson as Alonzo (season 6), Alicia's ex-husband, Rob's father
- Kennedy Amaya as Kenya (season 6–present), Papa's love interest & Zay's lover
- Aaron Guy as Zay (season 6–present), Kenya's lover
- Daniel J. Watts as Pastor Zeke, (seasons 6–present)
- Brett Gray as Damien (season 6–present), Darnell's son, Emmett's half-brother
- Rotimi as Charles (season 7–present; guest season 6), a former assistant of Pastor Zeke, who returns to church for a second chance[20]
- Wendy Raquel Robinson as Riley Dalton (season 7)
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Episodes
Season 1 (2018)
Season 2 (2019)
Season 3 (2020)
Season 4 (2021)
Season 5 (2022)
Season 6 (2023–24)
Season 7 (2025)
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Production
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On January 30, 2018, Showtime renewed the series for a second season which premiered on April 7, 2019.[83][84] On April 30, 2019, Showtime renewed the series for a third season which premiered on June 21, 2020.[85][86] On May 20, 2019, it was announced that Jason Mitchell would not be returning to the show for season 3 because of "misconduct allegations". His character was killed off in the season 3 premiere.[87] On September 8, 2020, Showtime renewed the series for a fourth season which premiered on May 23, 2021.[88][89] In March 2021, production on the series was paused due to a positive COVID-19 test.[90] On August 2, 2021, after the conclusion of the fourth season, it was announced that the series was renewed for a fifth season.[91] The fifth season premiered on June 24, 2022.[92] On August 18, 2022, the series was renewed for season six before the conclusion of season five.[93] On May 8, 2024, Paramount+ With Showtime renewed the series for a seventh season[5] that wrapped production on early October 2024.[94] The seventh season premiered on Paramount+ With Showtime on May 16, 2025, before making its air debut two days later on Showtime.[6] On May 29, 2025, the series was renewed for an eighth season.[7] On October 1, 2025, it was reported that the eight season is going to be the final season.[8]
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Release
The Chi premiered on January 7, 2018, on Showtime.
Home media
20th Century Fox Television released Seasons 1 and 2 of The Chi on DVD in Region 1.[95][96]
Reception
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Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 87% based on 47 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Like an optimistic companion to The Wire, The Chi explores the complexities of life in the South Side of Chicago, with a tender touch and a clear affection for its captivating characters."[97] On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 73 out of 100 based on 22 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[98]
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References
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External links
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