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The Chi

Name: The Chi
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018-01-07
Duration: 45 min

2018 – 2025 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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.

7.8(550 reviews)

36.6937% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jan 7, 2018
Last air date: Jul 26, 2026
Status: Ended
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 88
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Showtime
Creator / showrunner: Lena Waithe
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Fox 21 Television Studios, Showtime Networks, Kapital Entertainment, Hillman Grad Productions, 20th Television, Elwood Reid, Freedom Road Productions, id8 mm., Hillionaire Productions, Verse Productions

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Keywords

chicago, illinoiscoming of ageintense

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2018 · 10 episodes

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.

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Reviews & ratings

7.8

550 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.800000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.800000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful