Buckle up, fans of The Chi! Showtime and Paramount+ have just dropped the bombshell we’ve all been eagerly waiting for—Lena Waithe’s sensational series The Chi has been renewed for a sizzling seventh season.
The news has come right on the heels of The Chi’s return for the second half of its record-breaking sixth season, promising even more juicy twists and turns on Chicago’s South Side.
A Record-Breaking Legacy
Season six has shattered records as The Chi’s most-watched season yet on streaming platforms, a cool 25% spike from the previous season.
Nina L. Diaz, president of content and chief creative officer for Showtime and Paramount Media Networks calls Lena Waithe “a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in The Chi resonate deeply.”
And who could disagree? With unforgettable characters navigating the intense hustle of everyday Chicago life, Diaz assures fans that season seven will deliver “raw, emotional stories and unforgettable characters.”
Production Begins in the Windy City
Production for season seven is set to kick off this month in Chicago. Expect to see more of Jacob Latimore (Emmett), Alex Hibbert (Kevin), Yolonda Ross (Jada), Shamon Brown Jr. (Papa), Michael V. Epps (Jake), Birgundi Baker (Kiesha), and Curtiss Cook (Douda), among others.
Season six was filled with electrifying performances, with several episodes directed by Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield. The co-showrunners, Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel, along with EPs Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, and others, will continue to fuel the fire that keeps viewers hooked.
Raw Realness and Redemption
Created by Waithe and produced under her Hillman Grad banner alongside Common, The Chi is a testament to life on the South Side of Chicago.
With its masterful storytelling and poignant exploration of redemption, this groundbreaking series has solidified its place as Paramount+ With Showtime’s longest-running scripted show, surpassing Billions after its seven-season run.
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