Update: “The Chi” ends running on Paramount+. Showtime has been confirmed by Variety over the next eight seasons.
The show was renewed for Season 8 shortly after the Season 7 premiere. The cast of the series includes Lynn Whitfield, Jacob Lattimore, Yoronda Ross, Michael V. Epps, Shamon Brown Jr., Billgundy Baker, Luke James, and Wendy Raquel Robinson.
With season 8 updates, “The Chi” has become one of the longest-running showtime shows in the network’s history. Currently ranked along shows like “Dexter”, “Homeland” and “Weeds”, all run for eight seasons on Premium Cable. Only “Shambles” lasted for a long time, and the show ended after the 11th season of 2021. Production for Season 8 of “The Chi” is expected to begin in early 2026.
Lena Waithe is the creator of “The Chi” and the executive produces under the banner of Hillman’s alumni. Justin Hillian is co-show-showrunner and executive producer through Hillianaire Productions, and co-showrunning and executive producer for Jewel Coronel. Rishi Rajani, CEO of Hillman Grad and Hillman Grad. Director producers Deondray Gossfield and Quincy Lenear Gossfield directed multiple episodes in Season 7. The 20th TV is the studio.
Waithe has issued a statement regarding the series’ ending. This can be read below.
At the end of “The Chi,” Showtime Slate’s only remaining shows are “The Agency,” “Yellow Jackets,” and “Dexter: Resurrection.” As only diversity reported, “Dexter” prequel, “Dexter: The Original Sin” was cancelled despite the announcement of a season 2 renewal earlier this year.
Statement from Lena Waithe:
“When I created Chi, it wasn’t just about making a TV show. It was about owning our stories and telling the stories with truth, care, nuance and complexity. It was about showing the soul of the South.
After a lot of reflection, we decided to finish Chi in season 8. For our stories and characters, that’s right. I am committed to providing a final season worthy of our Kai family.
Building a platform for artists to shine has been an honor in my life. Not just in front of the camera, but behind the scenes. It is a great honor to helm the longest-running black drama on television, and that is something I would not underestimate.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who helped build this world, to our writers, actors and crew, to those who give so much of their own to do this show.
As for what the future holds, I’m still planning on telling stories, building communities and creating spaces for all of us to see. ”
The deadline first reported the end of the series.
