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The Chi (2018)

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Payback is a mother.

Overview

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.

  1. Lena Waithe

    Creator

Series Cast

  1. Jacob Latimore as Emmett

    Jacob Latimore

    Emmett

    66 Episodes

  2. Yolonda Ross as Jada

    Yolonda Ross

    Jada

    66 Episodes

  3. Michael Epps as Jake Taylor

    Michael Epps

    Jake Taylor

    66 Episodes

  4. Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley 'Papa' Jackson

    Shamon Brown Jr.

    Stanley 'Papa' Jackson

    66 Episodes

  5. Alex R. Hibbert as Kevin

    Alex R. Hibbert

    Kevin

    58 Episodes

  6. Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams

    Birgundi Baker

    Kiesha Williams

    58 Episodes

  7. Curtiss Cook as Otis 'Douda' Perry

    Curtiss Cook

    Otis 'Douda' Perry

    56 Episodes

  8. Hannaha Hall as Tiffany

    Hannaha Hall

    Tiffany

    50 Episodes

  9. Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina Williams

    Tyla Abercrumbie

    Nina Williams

    48 Episodes

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Season 7

2025 • 10 Episodes

In season 7, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of the series rise to reclaim their power. Yet, as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there's only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost.

Episode 1

(7x1, May 18, 2025)

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Original Language English

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