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The Chi

2018–2025 Drama

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.

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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
7
Total Episodes
78
First Air Date
Dec 15, 2017
Most Recent Air Date
Aug 3, 2025
Network / Platform
Crave
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Rating
21.1
Seasons
7
Episodes
78

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

2018 • 10 episodes

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Season 2

2019 • 10 episodes

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Season 3

2020 • 10 episodes

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Season 4

2021 • 10 episodes

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Season 5

2022 • 10 episodes

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Season 6

2023 • 16 episodes

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Season 7

2025 • 12 episodes

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