The Chi(2018)

Love lives on.

7.9(227)8 seasonsJanuary 7, 2018Ended

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Created by Lena Waithe

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Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes · 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.

Season 2

10 episodes · 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.

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 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 · 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.

Season 5

10 episodes · 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.

Season 6

16 episodes · 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.

Season 7

12 episodes · 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.

Season 8

10 episodes · 2026

In the eighth and final season of The Chi, the South Side faces its coldest winter ever. Following the shocking death, Victor and Shaad are wrongfully imprisoned, forcing Patience to lead their legal fight. Meanwhile, Emmett faces parenting crises ahead of his wedding, and a returning Reg brings chaos.

The Chi — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chi?+

The Chi is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did The Chi come out?+

The Chi was first aired in 2018.

How many seasons of The Chi are there?+

The Chi has 8 seasons and 88 episodes in total.

Who created The Chi?+

The Chi was created by Lena Waithe.

Is The Chi worth watching?+

The Chi holds a 7.9/10 rating from 227 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.

The Chi(2018)

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