The Chi Season 8 or Cancelled? Showtime Renewal & Release Date

<p>Announced today that the second half of the sixth season of the hit drama series THE CHI will return on Friday, May 10</p>

<p>Fans of the Showtime hit show, The Chi, are again excited as season five of the show is all set to launch any time soon. The Chi is an American drama TV show created by Lena Waithe for the channel, Showtime, this show was first released on the channel in January 2018, and so far, people have enjoyed every season of the show.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The show has a total of four seasons so far, but fans are excited as the fifth season of the show is going to release soon, and they want to know what will happen next and when they will be able to watch their favorite characters. So, if you are also an avid show fan, then sit tight and keep reading below about the show's latest updates on the upcoming season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>What Is The Storyline Of The Chi?</strong></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For those who do not know, The Chi is a drama show based on the neighborhood of the South Side of Chicago. The director of the show, Rick Famuyiwa, tried to show the unexpected events happening on the south side of Chicago that connects the strangers living in the neighborhood in some way or another. The show contains all the drama, the love, hate, etc., you will also see some political drama and shifts in the city, with the changes or transitions happening in the government and Southside residents having their relationships tested. Here you will see all kinds of relationship drama between couples, the residents, or even the parents and children.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The show is great for entertainment, which is why it has gained fame among the Showtime watchers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>Cast And Characters Of The Show </strong></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you want to know more about the show, here is the list of some of the main cast members and characters.</p> <ul> <li>Jason Mitchell as Brandon Johnson</li> <li>Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Ronnie Davis</li> <li>Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington</li> <li>Alex Hibbert as Kevin Williams</li> <li>Tiffany Boone as Jerrika Little</li> <li>Yolonda Ross as Jada Washington</li> <li>Armando Riesco as Detective Cruz</li> <li>Judae'a Brown as Jemma</li> <li>Rolando Boyce as Darnell</li> <li>Barton Fitzpatrick as Reg Taylor</li> <li>Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha</li> <li>Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley "Papa" Jackson</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>What Can You Expect From Season Five?</strong></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In the previous season, the creators touched on the subject of relationship dramas, and you saw much drama happening in the lives of the residents. Season five is expected to do the same, it will pick up the storyline from where it ended last season and will show the joys, heartbreaks and complications of all kinds of relationships.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You will see Kevin finding love in a strange and unexpected place and Jake and Papa trying to resolve their issues with Jemma and Maisha. You only need to wait a little longer till the release of season five to see what will happen next in the show.</p>

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. Season four cast includes Jacob Latimore (Like a Boss), Alex Hibbert (Moonlight), Yolonda Ross (Treme), Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps and Birgundi Baker, along with Luke James and Curtiss Cook, who have been upped to series regulars in season four.

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. From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, 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.