The Chi, a drama portraying the interwoven lives of characters living in the South Side of Chicago and developed by the gifted, Emmy-winning Lena Waithe, is one of the most popular shows on Showtime. In its sixth season, the show now examines the highs and lows of being in a community that is experiencing economic hardship. It’s not surprising that the show is still popular and that viewers can’t wait to see the next installment thanks to its intriguing characters and compelling plots.
The Chi is renowned for its stellar ensemble cast, which includes Jacob Latimore, Yolonda Ross, Alex Hibbert, Rolando Boyce, and other names. The show has received a lot of praise for its accurate depiction of urban life and for including social concerns like racial inequality and poverty. The thought-provoking stories keep us coming back for more season after season.
The Chi’s fifth season came to an end in September 2022, and now fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next. The good thing is that we’ve provided you with a ton of information on The Chi season 6 below!
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What’s The Chi Season 6 Release Date?
The Chi season 6 will soon be here, so be ready, readers! The series will return in August with the Paramount+ streaming and on-demand release taking place on Friday, August 4, and the Showtime linear premiere taking place on Sunday, August 6.
The Chi posted an official tweet that confirms the release date.
☝🏽 more week til #TheChi is back. Stream the Season 6 premiere on Aug 4 with the #ParamountPlus with SHOWTIME plan. pic.twitter.com/4zSHjrFMXr
— The Chi (@SHOTheChi) July 28, 2023
Despite the fact that the next season will be split into two halves, Showtime has not yet announced when the second half will premiere as of the time of this writing. At least for now, we are aware of the start date for season 6!
When Was The Chi Season 6 Officially Confirmed?
In August 2022, the show received a renewal. Before the fifth season had even ended, Showtime made the decision to approve a new season of the show. Waithe announced the renewal on Instagram, saying, “We are beyond excited to continue to tell these stories and to watch these characters grow.”
Have a look at the Instagram post by Lena Waithe here.
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The actor who portrays Emmett, Jacob Latimore, posted a link to the Deadline piece confirming the renewal on Instagram, while the actress who plays Kiesha, Birgundi Baker, shared a clip of the cast in time for the season 5 finale with the caption: “Can’t stop, won’t stop. Here we go with Season 6!”
What’s The Chi Season 6 Release Time?
Are you organizing a watch party for The Chi season 6 premiere this weekend? You’ll then need to be aware of what time the episode airs! If you’re planning to watch the premiere on Paramount+ this Friday, Aug. 4, it’s anticipated to go live at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET.
The episode will show on linear TV at 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 6, if you’re waiting to watch on the channel Showtime. Let’s get into the cast of the sixth season right now.
Who Will Be In The Chi Season 6 Cast?
Thankfully, we can anticipate seeing the majority of the main characters back for The Chi season 6 along with some intriguing guest stars. The official list is as follows:
How Many Episodes Will Be There In The Chi Season 6?
Those eagerly anticipating The Chi season 6 will be pleased to hear that we’ll be receiving a supersized episode! The sixth season of the drama contains a massive 16 episodes overall, compared to the previous five seasons’ 10 episodes each. That is probably the reason Showtime decided to divide the season into two parts.
Part 1 will include eight episodes and Part 2 will have another eight, for a total of 16 episodes for season 6. We are quite interested in what this extended season has in store for us.
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