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The Chi

2018·Series·TV-MA·7.9(215)

Love lives on.

A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.

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Where to watch The Chi in United States

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Where is The Chi streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomDisney Plus
CanadaCrave, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
AustraliaDisney PlusApple TV Store
GermanyDisney Plus
FranceDisney Plus
South KoreaDisney Plus

About The Chi

The Chi is a 2018 English-language drama series created by Lena Waithe. It spans 8 seasons and 88 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .

The Chi was produced by Fox 21 Television Studios, Showtime Networks, and Kapital Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 7, 2018, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Lena Waithe
First aired
January 7, 2018
Last aired
May 24, 2026
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
8 (88 episodes)
Network
Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
Country
United States of America
Production
Fox 21 Television Studios, Showtime Networks, Kapital Entertainment
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The Chi cast & crew

The Chi was created by Lena Waithe.

Is The Chi worth watching?

The Chi holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 215 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 8 seasons and 88 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy drama, The Chi is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Chi

In United States, you can stream The Chi on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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The Chi — FAQs

Where can I watch The Chi in United States?

The Chi is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is The Chi on fuboTV?

Yes — The Chi is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The Chi in?

The Chi is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Chi are there?

The Chi has 8 seasons with 88 episodes in total, and it is still running.

What is The Chi rated?

The Chi is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 215 ratings.

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