The Chi (2018)
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.
First Air Date: 2018-01-07
Last Air Date: 2025-08-03
Number of Seasons: 7
Number of Episodes: 78
Created By: Lena Waithe
Networks: Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
Top Cast
- Jacob Latimore as Emmett
- Yolonda Ross as Jada
- Michael Epps as Jake Taylor
- Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley 'Papa' Jackson
- Alex R. Hibbert as Kevin
- Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams
- Curtiss Cook as Otis 'Douda' Perry
- Hannaha Hall as Tiffany
- Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina Williams
- Luke James as Victor 'Trig' Taylor
Seasons
Specials (2017)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Rules of the South Side: Grown Folks
Kevin, Papa, and Jake give advice about handling questions from adults.
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Ep. 2: Rules of the South Side: School
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about going to school on the South Side.
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Ep. 3: Rules of the South Side: Career Goals
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about what they want to do when they grow up.
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Ep. 4: Rules of the South Side: About That Life
Kevin, Papa, and Jake discuss the pros and cons of living outside the law on the South Side.
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