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The Chi

The Chi

"Payback is a mother."

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 ByLena Waithe
StatusReturning Series
Original NameThe Chi
First Air DateJanuary 7, 2018
Last Air DateJune 15, 2025
Seasons7
Episodes78
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesFox 21 Television StudiosShowtime NetworksKapital EntertainmentHillman Grad Productions20th TelevisionElwood ReidFreedom Road Productionsid8 mm.Hillionaire ProductionsVerse Productions
NetworksShowtimeParamount+ with Showtime
Do the Chi Thing
S07E06

Do the Chi Thing

Emmett and Kiesha put their relationship and parenting skills to the test; Tiff opens herself up to other connections; Damien takes risks in hopes of a payoff; Detective Toussaint's trail leads to Bakari.

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