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The Chi
GenreDrama
Created byLena Waithe
Starring
ComposerPatrick Warren
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes66
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time46–58 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseJanuary 7, 2018 (2018-01-07) –
present (present)

The Chi (/ˈʃ/ SHY) is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.[4] It premiered on Showtime on January 7, 2018. In August 2022, the series was renewed for a sixth season.[5] On June 21, 2023, it was announced that the sixth season would consist of 16 episodes split into two parts. Part 1 premiered on August 6, 2023,[6] and part 2 premiered on May 12, 2024.[7] In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season.[8]

Premise

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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

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Name Portrayed by Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6
Brandon Johnson Jason Mitchell Main Does not appear
Ronnie Davis Ntare Mwine Main Does not appear
Emmett Washington Jacob Latimore Main
Kevin Williams Alex R. Hibbert Main
Jerrika Little Tiffany Boone Main Does not appear
Jada Washington Yolonda Ross Main
Detective Armando Cruz Armando Riesco Main Does not appear
Reg Taylor Barton Fitzpatrick Recurring Main Does not appear
Jake Taylor Michael V. Epps Recurring Main
Stanley "Papa" Jackson Shamon Brown Jr. Recurring Main
Kiesha Williams Birgundi Baker Recurring Main
Victor "Trig" Taylor Luke James Does not appear Recurring Main
Otis "Douda" Perry Curtiss Cook Does not appear Recurring Main

Main

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  • 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,[10] Emmett's mother
  • Armando Riesco as Detective Cruz (seasons 1–2)
  • Rolando Boyce as Darnell (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

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  • 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
  • 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 Nuck (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
  • 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]

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110December 15, 2017 (2017-12-15) (online)
January 7, 2018 (2018-01-07) (Showtime)
March 18, 2018 (2018-03-18)
210April 4, 2019 (2019-04-04) (online)
April 7, 2019 (2019-04-07) (Showtime)
June 16, 2019 (2019-06-16)
310June 21, 2020 (2020-06-21)August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)
410May 23, 2021 (2021-05-23)August 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)
510June 24, 2022 (2022-06-24) (online)
June 26, 2022 (2022-06-26)
September 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)
6168August 6, 2023 (2023-08-06)September 24, 2023 (2023-09-24)
8May 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)June 30, 2024 (2024-06-30)

Season 1 (2018)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Rick FamuyiwaLena WaitheDecember 15, 2017 (2017-12-15) (online)
January 7, 2018 (2018-01-07) (Showtime)
1BEO780.533[21]
22"Alee"David RodriguezElwood Reid & Lena WaitheJanuary 7, 2018 (2018-01-07) (online)
January 14, 2018 (2018-01-14) (Showtime)
1BEO020.570[22]
33"Ghosts"David RodriguezAdam Glass & Ayanna Floyd DavisJanuary 21, 2018 (2018-01-21)1BEO030.707[23]
44"Quaking Grass"Tanya HamiltonStory by : Elwood Reid & Mike Flynn
Teleplay by : Elwood Reid & Justin Hillian
January 28, 2018 (2018-01-28)1BEO040.751[24]
55"Today Was a Good Day"Darren GrantMarcus GardleyFebruary 11, 2018 (2018-02-11)1BEO050.679[25]
66"Penetrate a Fraud"Roxann DawsonCasallina KisakyeFebruary 18, 2018 (2018-02-18)1BEO060.673[26]
77"The Whistle"David RodriguezLena Waithe & Dime DavisFebruary 25, 2018 (2018-02-25)1BEO070.791[27]
88"Wallets"Tanya HamiltonAdam Glass & Marcus GardleyMarch 4, 2018 (2018-03-04)1BEO080.675[28]
99"Namaste Muthafucka"Zetna FuentesAdam Glass & Sylvia L. JonesMarch 11, 2018 (2018-03-11)1BEO090.797[29]
1010"Ease on Down the Road"Justin TippingElwood ReidMarch 18, 2018 (2018-03-18)1BEO100.872[30]

Season 2 (2019)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
111"Eruptions"Jet WilkinsonAyanna Floyd Davis & Lena WaitheApril 4, 2019 (2019-04-04) (online)
April 7, 2019 (2019-04-07) (Showtime)
2BEO010.454[31]
122"Every Day I'm Hustlin'"Darren GrantJoe WilsonApril 14, 2019 (2019-04-14)2BEO020.375[32]
133"Past Due"Justin TippingJ. David ShanksApril 21, 2019 (2019-04-21)2BEO030.339[33]
144"Showdown"Carl SeatonCasallina KisakyeApril 28, 2019 (2019-04-28)2BEO040.392[34]
155"Feeling the Heat"Jet WilkinsonAyanna Floyd Davis & Joe WilsonMay 5, 2019 (2019-05-05)2BEO050.439[35]
166"A Leg Up"Cheryl DunyeJustin Hillian & Dime DavisMay 12, 2019 (2019-05-12)2BEO060.397[36]
177"A Blind Eye"Rebecca RodriguezCinque Henderson & J. David ShanksMay 26, 2019 (2019-05-26)2BEO070.350[37]
188"Lean Into It"Salli Richardson-WhitfieldTerri KoppJune 2, 2019 (2019-06-02)2BEO080.328[38]
199"Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings"Tanya HamiltonJoe WilsonJune 9, 2019 (2019-06-09)2BEO090.427[39]
2010"The Scorpion and the Frog"Jet WilkinsonAyanna Floyd DavisJune 16, 2019 (2019-06-16)2BEO100.474[40]

Season 3 (2020)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
211"Foe 'Nem"Jet WilkinsonLena Waithe & Justin HillianJune 21, 2020 (2020-06-21)3BEO010.348[41]
222"Brewfurd"Rashaad Ernesto GreenMarcus GardleyJune 28, 2020 (2020-06-28)3BEO020.347[42]
233"Buss Down"Gandja MonteiroLolis Eric ElieJuly 5, 2020 (2020-07-05)3BEO030.351[43]
244"Gangway"Jet WilkinsonT.J. Brady & Rasheed NewsonJuly 12, 2020 (2020-07-12)3BEO040.367[44]
255"Terror Town"Jet WilkinsonRicardo Gamboa & Nambi E. KelleyJuly 19, 2020 (2020-07-19)3BEO050.438[45]
266"Woo Woo Woo"Darren GrantJewel McPhersonJuly 26, 2020 (2020-07-26)3BEO060.525[46]
277"A Stain"Sam BaileyMarcus Gardley & Jade BranionAugust 2, 2020 (2020-08-02)3BEO070.415[47]
288"Frunchroom"Jet WilkinsonJustin HillianAugust 9, 2020 (2020-08-09)3BEO080.430[48]
299"Lackin'"Alonso Alvarez BarredaT.J. Brady & Rasheed NewsonAugust 16, 2020 (2020-08-16)3BEO090.384[49]
3010"A Couple, Two, Three"Rebecca RodriguezJustin Hillian & Jewel McPhersonAugust 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)3BEO100.382[50]

Season 4 (2021)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
311"Soul Food"Gandja MonteiroLena Waithe & Justin HillianMay 21, 2021 (2021-05-21) (online)
May 23, 2021 (2021-05-23) (Showtime)
4BEO010.335[51]
322"Cooley High"Gandja MonteiroJewel CoronelMay 30, 2021 (2021-05-30)4BEO020.404[52]
333"Native Son"Samir RehemPatrik-Ian PolkJune 6, 2021 (2021-06-06)4BEO030.310[53]
344"The Girl From Chicago"Samir RehemResheida BradyJune 13, 2021 (2021-06-13)4BEO040.284[54]
355"The Spook Who Sat By The Door"Gandja MonteiroRicardo GamboaJune 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)4BEO050.235[55]
366"Candyman"Nancy C. MejíaJames Rogers IIIJune 27, 2021 (2021-06-27)4BEO060.284[56]
377"...Black Messiah"Kimi Howl LeeJewel Coronel & Kristiana Rae ColónJuly 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)4BEO070.253[57]
388"Love Jones"Katrelle N. KindredJustin Hillian & Resheida BradyJuly 18, 2021 (2021-07-18)4BEO080.324[58]
399"Southside With You"Nancy C. MejíaJewel Coronel & Deonte' StaatsJuly 25, 2021 (2021-07-25)4BEO090.258[59]
4010"A Raisin in the Sun"Gandja MonteiroJustin HillianAugust 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)4BEO100.289[60]

Season 5 (2022)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
411"Overnight Celebrity"Nancy C. MejíaLena Waithe & Justin HillianJune 24, 2022 (2022-06-24) (online)
June 26, 2022 (2022-06-26) (Showtime)
5BEO010.152[61]
422"Oh Girl"Katrelle N. KindredJewel CoronelJuly 3, 2022 (2022-07-03)5BEO020.187[62]
433"This Christmas"Katrelle N. KindredResheida BradyJuly 10, 2022 (2022-07-10)5BEO030.209[63]
444"On Me"Deondray Gossfield & Quincy LeNear GossfieldKristiana Rae ColónJuly 17, 2022 (2022-07-17)5BEO040.235[64]
455"We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off"Boma IlumaRicardo GamboaJuly 24, 2022 (2022-07-24)5BEO050.249[65]
466"Bring It On Home To Me"Cierra 'Shooter' GlaudéShaye OgbonnaJuly 31, 2022 (2022-07-31)5BEO060.203[66]
477"Angels"Cierra 'Shooter' GlaudéMia Brumfield & Jewel CoronelAugust 7, 2022 (2022-08-07)5BEO070.196[67]
488"Sweet Thing"Nancy C. MejíaResheida BradyAugust 14, 2022 (2022-08-14)5BEO080.207[68]
499"I'm Looking For A New Thing"Marvin LemusRicardo GamboaAugust 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)5BEO090.218[69]
5010"I Am The Blues"Nancy C. MejíaJewel CoronelSeptember 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)5BEO100.148[70]

Season 6 (2023–24)

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No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [71]Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Part 1
511"New Chi City"Nancy C. MejíaLena Waithe & Justin HillianAugust 6, 2023 (2023-08-06)6BEO010.192[72]
522"Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems"Johnson ChengJewel CoronelAugust 13, 2023 (2023-08-13)6BEO020.196[72]
533"House Party"Rashaad Ernesto GreenResheida Brady & Mia A. BrumfieldAugust 20, 2023 (2023-08-20)6BEO030.151[72]
544"ReUp"Anthony ShimKristiana Rae ColónAugust 27, 2023 (2023-08-27)6BEO040.169[72]
555"One of Them Nights"Johnson ChengRacquel BakerSeptember 3, 2023 (2023-09-03)6BEO050.170[72]
566"Boyz II Men"Shanrica EvansWhitney Beckwith & Jewel CoronelSeptember 10, 2023 (2023-09-10)6BEO060.117[72]
577"Long Live"Boma IlumaMia A. Brumfield & Kristiana Rae ColonSeptember 17, 2023 (2023-09-17)6BEO070.163[72]
588"Who Shot Ya?"Rashaad Ernesto GreenResheida BradySeptember 24, 2023 (2023-09-24)6BEO080.165[72]
Part 2
599"The Aftermath"Boma IlumaLena Waithe & Justin HillianMay 12, 2024 (2024-05-12)6BEO090.096[72]
6010"Want This Smoke"Stacy Pascal GaspardJewel CoronelMay 19, 2024 (2024-05-19)6BEO100.096[72]
6111"Saints & Sinners"MalakaiRacquel Baker & Mia A. BrumfieldMay 26, 2024 (2024-05-26)6BEO110.118[72]
6212"City of Gold"Deondray Goosfield & Quincy LeNear GossfieldKristiana Rae ColonJune 2, 2024 (2024-06-02)6BEO120.132[72]
6313"Legacy"MalakaiWhitney Beckwith & Jewel CoronelJune 9, 2024 (2024-06-09)6BEO130.092[72]
6414"Smoke & Mirrors"Deondray Goosfield & Quincy LeNear GossfieldRacquel CallahanJune 16, 2024 (2024-06-16)6BEO14N/A
6515"Tower of Terror"Justin HillianMia A. Brumfield & Jewel CoronelJune 23, 2024 (2024-06-23)6BEO15N/A
6616"Thanksgiving"Deondray Goosfield & Quincy LeNear GossfieldResheida BradyJune 30, 2024 (2024-06-30)6BEO16N/A

Production

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Official poster

On January 30, 2018, Showtime renewed the series for a second season which premiered on April 7, 2019.[73][74] On April 30, 2019, Showtime renewed the series for a third season which premiered on June 21, 2020.[75][76] 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.[77] On September 8, 2020, Showtime renewed the series for a fourth season which premiered on May 23, 2021.[78][79] In March 2021, production on the series was paused due to a positive COVID-19 test.[80] On August 2, 2021, after the conclusion of the fourth season, it was announced that the series was renewed for a fifth season.[81] The fifth season premiered on June 24, 2022.[82] On August 18, 2022, the series was renewed for season six before the conclusion of season five.[5] On May 8, 2024, Paramount+ With Showtime renewed the series for a seventh season.[8]

Release

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The Chi premiered on January 7, 2018, on Showtime.

Reception

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Critical response

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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."[83] On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 73 out of 100 based on 22 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[84]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2018 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series Rick Famuyiwa Won [85]
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series Lena Waithe Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Jacob Latimore Nominated
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Common Nominated
Outstanding Drama Series Barry M. Berg, Common, Derek Dudley, Rick Famuyiwa, Aaron Kaplan, Erin Mitchell, Elwood Reid, Shelby Stone and Lena Waithe Nominated
ReFrame Stamp IMDbPro Top 200 Scripted TV Recipients The Chi Won [86]
2021 Gracie Allen Awards Writer Scripted - Drama Lena Waithe Won [87]
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series) Alex R. Hibbert Nominated [88]
ReFrame Stamp IMDbPro Top 200 Scripted TV Recipients The Chi Won [89]
Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Artist Alex R. Hibbert Nominated [90]
2022 GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Drama Series The Chi Nominated [91]

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  1. ^ Known as Fox 21 Television Studios and Touchstone Television for the first three seasons.
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