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Status: Returning Series
Network: Showtime
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.9/10
The Chi
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.9 across its 7 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Seasons
Specials
4 Episodes • Aired 2017-12-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 2018-01-06
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.
Season 2
10 Episodes • Aired 2019-04-06
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.
Season 3
10 Episodes • Aired 2020-06-20
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.
Season 4
10 Episodes • Aired 2021-05-22
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.
