Chi is an American drama series created by Lina Waite about life in the surrounding area on the south side of Chicago . The premiere took place at Showtime on January 7, 2018. And on January 30, 2018, Showtime resumed filming the second season, which began in July of that year.
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| The chi | |
| Creator | Lina Waite |
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| Original language | English |
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Content
Story
This series tells the story of residents of poor areas of Chicago with a complex criminal environment. African Americans living in southern Chicago are forced to risk their lives every day and look for ways to earn money. Teenagers in these areas grow up very quickly. Such is the main character, Alex Hibbert: he will have to grow up too early and make a lot of effort to achieve something in life.
Cast
- Jason Mitchell - Brandon Johnson
- Ntare Mvine - Ronnie
- Jacob Latimore - Emmett
- Alex Hibbert - Kevin
- Yolonda Ross - Jada
- Tiffany Boone - Jerrick
- Armando Risco - Detective Cruz
- Byron Bowers - Meldrick
- Sonya Sleep - Laverne
- Ladonna Title - Ethel
- Stephen Williams - Quentin Kew
Production
Filming began in Chicago in April 2017.
Criticism Reviews
The website’s critical consensus reads: “As an optimistic companion to The Wire, Chi explores the complexities of life on the south side of Chicago with a gentle touch and sheer affection for his charming characters.” The season has a weighted average score of 73 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews."
Notes
Links
- The Chi on the Internet Movie Database