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[05/08/24 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+ with Showtime Renews Hit Drama Series "The Chi" for Season Seven Ahead of the Highly Anticipated Sixth Season Return on May 10
"Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in 'The Chi' resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America," said Nina L. Diaz.
[via press release from CBS]

PARAMOUNT+ WITH SHOWTIME(R) RENEWS HIT DRAMA SERIES "THE CHI" FOR SEASON SEVEN AHEAD OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SIXTH SEASON RETURN ON MAY 10

May 8, 2024 - Ahead of the highly anticipated return of season six, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME today announced that it has renewed the hit SHOWTIME(R) original series for season seven. The first half of season six was record-breaking for THE CHI with the drama series delivering its most-watched season yet on streaming, surging nearly 25 percent over season five. The second half of season six of THE CHI returns on Friday, May 10 on demand and on streaming for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME(R) plan, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The seventh season will start production later this month in Chicago.

"Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in The Chi resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America," said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks. "On the heels of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week's return, we're excited to provide fans with the promise of more - ensuring that they can continue to enjoy the raw, emotional stories and unforgettable characters that have made this seminal series a resounding success for Showtime."

Created and executive produced by Emmy(R) winner Lena Waithe (Twenties, Master of None) under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Academy Award(R) and Emmy winner Common (Selma), 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. Produced entirely in its namesake city, THE CHI is produced by 20th Television.

Season six cast includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook. Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kadeem Hardison, Leon, Brett Gray and Daniel J. Watts join fellow season six guest stars Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae'a Brown, Miriam A. Hyman, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce and Tory O. Davis.

Along with Waithe and Common, the series is executive produced by Aaron Kaplan (A Million Little Things, The Neighborhood), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Derek Dudley and Shelby Stone of ID8 Multimedia, and Rishi Rajani, CEO of Hillman Grad. Executive Producers Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel are co-showrunners for season six. Co-executive producers include Naomi Funabashi, who oversees for Hillman Grad, and Resheida Brady. Producers Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield directed multiple episodes in season six.

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About Paramount+

Paramount+, part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment(TM). The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The Paramount+ with SHOWTIME(R) plan, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME(R) content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.





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[06/20/25 - 12:00 PM]
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[06/20/25 - 10:15 AM]
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[06/20/25 - 10:00 AM]
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