THE CHI
Created by Lena Waithe, and directed by Rick Famuyiwa, “The Chi” is an American drama television series about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago that was first released on January 7, 2018.
PREMISE:
On Chicago’s south side, an average day finds kids prepping for school as their parents head off to work, young adults trying to make a living, and the elders keeping an eye on things from their front porches. But in this tough neighborhood, real dangers threaten daily to squelch dreams, and the simplest decisions can have life or death consequences.
The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
The latest season premiered on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 9:00 P.M on Showtime.
Jake, Papa, and Kevin confront the harsh reality of how the world views young, Black men in the aftermath of an act of police brutality. As the three friends reckon with a broken system, the aftershocks ripple across the South Side, inspiring friends and neighbors to rise up and take action. How does a community find the strength to persevere? That’s the power of THE CHI.
Where can I watch “The Chi”?
Exclusively available for streaming on Showtime. You can watch the first season on Hulu, Amazon Prime (Cancel Anytime), and YouTube (Free Trial).