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The Chi is getting supersized. Showtime has introduced the sixth season’s premiere date with the information that eight extra episodes have been ordered. Season six of the drama will probably be break up into two elements.
Starring Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, and Curtiss Cook dinner, the sequence follows a gaggle of individuals residing within the South Aspect of Chicago as they take care of life and all its ups and downs. Lena Waithe created the present.
Visitor stars this season embody Kandi Burruss, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L’lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Corridor, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae’a Brown, Miriam A. Hyman, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce, and Tory O. Davis.
Showtime revealed extra concerning the return of the sequence in a press launch.
The sixth season of the hit SHOWTIME drama sequence THE CHI will premiere Friday, August 4 streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and on demand, earlier than making its on-air debut Sunday, August 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. On the heels of a sequence excessive in streaming viewers for season 5, final yr, the community prolonged a one-time enlargement to 16 episodes, which will probably be break up into two eight-episode installments with the second half of the season premiering at a later date.
“THE CHI is SHOWTIME at its finest – advanced characters and complex storytelling that depart our viewers wanting extra, which is why we’ve expanded this season to its largest but,” stated Chris McCarthy, President/CEO, Showtime/MTV Leisure Studios and Paramount Media Networks. “Lena is a gifted creator and we’re lucky to collaborate together with her on this iconic sequence – certainly one of our largest – as we proceed to lean into numerous cultures, certainly one of our key programming lanes, that you just’ll see us construct out as we gear as much as launch Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.”
Created and government produced by Emmy(R) winner Lena Waithe and her Hillman Grad banner (Twenties, Grasp of None) and government produced by Academy Award(R) and Emmy winner Widespread (Selma), THE CHI is a well timed coming-of-age story centering on a gaggle of residents on the South Aspect of Chicago who grow to be linked by coincidence however bonded by the necessity for connection and redemption. Produced solely in its namesake metropolis, THE CHI is produced by twentieth Tv.
This season, life in THE CHI reverberates between the very best highs and lowest lows. Huge goals are lastly realized however at a price and everybody will probably be examined in unimaginable methods as they calculate the dangers and rewards of their subsequent huge transfer. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blissful blended union is examined by his insatiable drive to broaden Smokey’s and a brand new perilous partnership, whereas Kiesha lastly races towards a rewarding new profession. Douda (Curtiss Cook dinner) offers with the fallout of Q’s homicide and its impact on the shifting loyalty of his internal circle. Victor’s (Luke James) daring declaration of affection for each his new girlfriend and his beloved group will affect his political ambitions. Fortunately married Jada (Yolonda Ross) mentors Emmett and her besties as they navigate relationships. Kevin (Alex Hibbert) is turning into a superb grasp gamer however struggles with the youthful pitfalls of early independence. Jake (Michael V. Epps) launches a brand new enterprise, and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) falls for an older lady whereas questioning his religion. What is going to grow to be of their pursuits will probably be revealed over the course of this season’s sixteen jaw-dropping episodes.
Season six forged consists of Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook dinner. Kandi Burruss, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L’lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Corridor, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae’a Brown, Miriam A. Hyman, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce and Tory O. Davis are among the many visitor stars for the brand new season.
Together with Waithe and Widespread, the sequence is government produced by Aaron Kaplan (A Million Little Issues, The Neighborhood), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Derek Dudley and Shelby Stone of ID8 Multimedia, and Rishi Rajani, CEO of Hillman Grad. Govt Producers Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel are co-showrunners for season six. Producers Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield are set to direct a number of episodes in season six.
The trailer for The Chi season six is beneath.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-CiV9ToPjo
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Chi? Do you intend to look at season six this summer season?
