The Chi (2018)
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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Episode 1 - Black Friday
Release Date: 2025-05-18Alicia, on a mission to find her son’s killer, starts her rampage. Nuck takes over as the new leader of the 63rd street mob. Fatima gives Victor a heavy ultimatum. Bakari makes a deal to secure his future - but at what cost?
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Episode 2 - The Fall Out
Release Date: 2025-05-25Tiff finds an unlikely partner in Victor – and a more unlikely connection with Nuck. Meanwhile, Jake inadvertently exposes his affair with Tatiana, triggering a scandal. Things come to a head when Emmett tries to juggle all the kids at work.
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Episode 3 - More Life
Release Date: 2025-06-01Jemma goes to Jake to discuss her next career move. Charles holds Pastor Zeke accountable given his recent scandal. Meanwhile, Jake and Bakari's friendship suffers an unexpected blow.
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Episode 4 - Mother’s Day
Release Date: 2025-06-08Emmett hosts all his baby mamas in one place for Mother's Day. Meanwhile, Alicia gathers mothers who have lost their children, fueling her grief.
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Episode 5 - Safe Harbor
Release Date: 2025-06-15Tensions run high as the tide as Nuck sets a daunting tone with the mob.
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Episode 6 - Do the Chi Thing
Release Date: 2025-06-22Emmett and Kiesha put their relationship and parenting skills to the test; Tiff opens herself up to other connections; Damien takes risks in hopes of a payoff; Detective Toussaint's trail leads to Bakari.
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Episode 7 - Unfinished Business
Release Date: 2025-06-29Jada is hit with bad news; Emmett surprises Kiesha with an idea to help ease their stress; Lynae makes some comforting connections as Alicia doubles down on her ground rules for who is allowed to be around Tiff.
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Episode 8 - A Bet is a Bet
Release Date: 2025-07-06Detective Toussaint proposes a tempting partnership to Nuck.
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Episode 9 - Last Respects
Release Date: 2025-07-13Nuck makes a house-call to an unsuspecting friend. Damien makes a promise.
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Episode 10 - Tha Block is Hot
Release Date: 2025-07-20Emmett is forced to reevaluate what's truly important to him.
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Episode 11 - Ready or Not
Release Date: 2025-07-27Alicia turns up the heat in her personal revenge mission.
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Episode 12 - Rebirth
Release Date: 2025-08-03Alicia's path of vengeance comes to a head.