Source: Showtime / The Chi
His fans The Chi cheer up — the show isn't over yet. The hit Showtime original series is getting a seventh season.
Deadline References which have been renewed by Paramont+ and Showtime The Chi for a seventh season before the second half of the sixth season premieres on May 10.
The decision is a no brainer after the success of season six The Chiwhich became the most-watched season ever, up nearly 25 percent from season five.
The site reports that production on the seventh season will begin later this month in Chicago.
Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks, spoke about the series renewal, adding, “Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller whose authentic and unflinching storytelling in The Chi they resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago and the Black American experience. At the end of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week's return, we're excited to deliver to fans on the promise of more – ensuring they continue to enjoy the raw, emotional stories and unforgettable characters that have made this seminal series a resounding success for on Showtime.”
Chi's journey in season seven has been a rocky one
The series from Lena Waithe, under the Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Common, tells the story of the residents of Southside Chicago whose lives become entangled due to certain events that also bring them together and lead them to form bonds with each other.
In previous seasons, we've seen the characters have to come together to take on Douda (Curtis Cook), a local gangster who makes life miserable in every way for the residents of the Southside.
While The Chi was lucky enough to see a seventh season, on-set drama surrounding former cast member Jason Mitchell nearly derailed the show.
The powers that be decided to kill off Mitchell's character in season three, and the show has thrived ever since.
