Paramount+ with Showtime’s The Chi has earned a seventh season renewal ahead of season six part two’s premiere. Part one of the current season debuted in August 2023, and part two kicks off on May 10, 2024 on Paramount+ and May 12th on Showtime linear.
“Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in The Chi resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America,” stated Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks. “On the heels of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week’s return, we’re excited to provide fans with the promise of more – ensuring that they can continue to enjoy the raw, emotional stories and unforgettable characters that have made this seminal series a resounding success for Showtime.”
Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None, Twenties), The Chi season six part one increased its viewership by nearly 25% over season five. Production on season seven will begin in Chicago this month.
The critically acclaimed drama stars Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, and Curtiss Cook. Season six guest stars include Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kadeem Hardison, Leon, Brett Gray, and Daniel J. Watts. Additional season six guest stars include Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, and Iman Shumpert.
Nia Jervier, L’lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae’a Brown, Miriam A. Hyman, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce, and Tory O. Davis also guest star.
“The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
Oscar winner Common (Selma), Hillman Grad CEO Rishi Rajani, and ID8 Multimedia’s Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, Derek Dudley, and Shelby Stone executive produce. Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel executive produce and are co-showrunners.