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The Chi

The Chi

Payback is a mother.

20187.97 Seasons78 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

NetworksShowtimeParamount+ with Showtime

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoiscoming of age

About The Chi

The Chi is a drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, coming of age. 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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