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Like an optimistic companion to The Wire, The Chi explores the complexities of life in the South Side of Chicago, with a tender touch and a clear affection for its captivating characters.
Veronica Hilbring Bitch Media One of the most authentic onscreen depictions of Chicago. Mar 5, 2021 Full Review Mike Hale New York Times Ms. Waithe has succeeded in putting a wide web of interesting and sympathetic characters on screen and telling their stories with a minimum of sentimentality and a consistent, welcome dose of low-key humor. Mar 5, 2018 Full Review Doreen St. Felix The New Yorker All this plot leaves characters with so little downtime that they can only appear skeletally sketched. Jan 22, 2018 Full Review Phumlani S Langa City Press (South Africa) The best parts of this show are provided by a trio of primary school kids by the names of Kevin, Jake and Papa. These three kill it. Rated: 4/5 Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily [It] is at its best when it drills into the minutia and intimacy of its wide cast of characters. Jan 9, 2019 Full Review Valerie Ettenhofer Film School Rejects Lena Waithe positions South Side life front and center like we've never seen before. Oct 24, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
donnie m i have watched every season and i like the series but i don't like following people into the bdrm and watching them have sex just like in real life-close the door on that sh.t and it seems the most important things in most of their lives are finding good pot and not getting killed by some psycho gangster Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review Natnael B Kind of dark it had great story and the casts performance is another level good casting. I liked it it is good starting i wish everyone could watch this drama. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/23 Full Review Michael G This show is amazing . I love it! Shout out to the entire cast for making this such a great show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/23 Full Review Big d Must watch entertaining Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/23 Full Review Audience Member one of the best shows to ever be produced, it really does a good job of making you feel for the characters, even the ones that we are supposed to dislike, what's more, it makes you care for the people who in real life might go through these things, in other words, in my opinion it is powerful in off to make you care. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I love the show. Is very accurate within setting. I am from the Gary/Chicago area it feels like home. I love the plot. It feels like the wire (the show)but better. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 2018 Pilot A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the south side of Chicago, connecting four lives. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 14, 2018 Alee Brandon reels from a loss; Ronnie realizes he made a mistake; Emmett's carefree life gets upended; Papa and Jake taunt Kevin about Andrea; conflicting clues shake Cruz. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2018 Ghosts Brandon asks Kevin for help; Laverne and Greavy make a decision; Amir tries to capitalize on Emmett's side gig; Quentin launches his own investigation. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 2018 Quaking Grass Brandon seeks refuge when Jerrika kicks him out; Ronnie runs into Rafiq; Quentin takes something from Trice; Brandon makes a bad deal with Reg. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2018 Today Was a Good Day A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett, and Kevin together; Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 18, 2018 Penetrate a Fraud Brandon's actions jeopardize his relationship with Jerrika; Ronnie uncovers secrets about his surrogate son's past and gives a crucial piece of information to the police; Emmett's shoe hustle goes awry. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 25, 2018 The Whistle Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker; Emmett spends an eye-opening day with Quentin; Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention at the roller rink. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 4, 2018 Wallets Brandon branches out on his own; Emmett searches for his son after Tiffany takes him away; Ronnie seeks redemption at a mosque where he meets Rafiq; Kevin tries to stop his best friend from going down a dark path. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 11, 2018 Namaste Muthaf... Brandon attempts a reconciliation with Jerrika, but struggles to establish his business; Kevin realizes he can't stop Jake; Emmett reels when Jada is offered a job in another state. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 18, 2018 Ease on Down the Road Ronnie faces his past crimes; Brandon's plan to finance his business goes awry; Kevin stars in the school play and attends a cast party with his friends; Emmett decides to fight for full custody. Details
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Creator
Lena Waithe
Executive Producer
Aaron Kaplan, Common, Elwood Reid, Lena Waithe
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 7, 2018