The Chi

The Chi is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. It premiered on Showtime on January 7, 2018. In August 2022, the series was renewed for a sixth season. On June 21, 2023, it was announced that the sixth season will consist of 16 episodes split into two parts; part one premiered on August 6, 2023. Premise The Chi is described as following "a fateful turn of events that sends shockwaves through a community on the Southside of Chicago and connects the lives of Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie and Kevin in unexpected ways." Cast Main Jason Mitchell as Brandon Johnson (seasons 1–2) Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Ronnie Davis (seasons 1–3) Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington Alex R. Hibbert as Kevin Williams Tiffany Boone as Jerrika Little (seasons 1–2), Brandon's girlfriend. Yolonda Ross as Jada Washington, Emmett's mother. Armando Riesco as Detective Cruz (seasons 1–2) Rolando Boyce as Darnell (season 2–present), Emmett's father. Barton Fitzpatrick as Reg Taylor (season 2; recurring season 1), Jake's older brother and gang leader. Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley "Papa" Jackson (season 2—present; recurring season 1), Kevin and Jake's best friend. Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor (season 2–present; recurring season 1), Kevin and Papa's best friend and Reg and Trig's younger brother. Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams (season 3–present; recurring seasons 1–2), Kevin's older sister. Luke James as Victor "Trig" Taylor (season 4–present; recurring season 3), Reg and Jake's estranged older brother. Curtiss Cook as Otis "Douda" Perry (season 4–present; recurring 2–3)