The Chi: Lena Waithe's Drama Series to Conclude with Eighth Season on Paramount+

The Chi: Lena Waithe's Drama Series to Conclude with Eighth Season on Paramount+

The Chi, a drama series set in Chicago created by Lena Waithe, will conclude with its upcoming eighth season on Paramount+ with Showtime. The decision to end the show was made to allow the creative team to give the story a proper ending. Lena Waithe expressed her commitment to delivering a final season that the Chi Family deserves.

The Chi has become one of the longest-running series on Showtime, tying with Dexter, Homeland, and Weeds for the second-longest running series. It is also the longest-running Black drama on premium cable/streaming. Lena Waithe expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to helm the longest-running Black drama on television.

The Chi, which debuted in 2018, is a coming-of-age story set in the South Side of Chicago. The ensemble cast includes Jacob Latimore, Lynn Whitfield, Yolonda Ross, and other talented actors. The most recent seventh season wrapped up on Showtime in August.

Lena Waithe executive produces The Chi along with co-showrunners Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel, as well as Common, Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, and others. Waithe expressed her gratitude to everyone involved in building the world of The Chi and hinted at continuing to tell stories and build community in the future.

Conversations are ongoing with Lena Waithe about extending her relationship with Paramount for future projects. The Chi has been a significant part of the television landscape, showcasing the stories and experiences of the South Side of Chicago.