Paramount+, Showtime Renew The Chi After Record Season 7 Premiere

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has officially renewed the drama series The Chi for an eighth season following its record-breaking seventh season premiere, which drew two million cross-platform viewers—the most-streamed premiere in the series' history. Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe, The Chi centers on residents of Chicago's South Side linked by coincidence and the need for connection and redemption. The upcoming season focuses on the pivotal women of the community, led by the character Alicia, as they navigate power struggles and rivalries. With this renewal, The Chi ties with other prominent Showtime series for the second longest run in the network's history. The show, which films entirely in Chicago, continues to receive praise for its authentic storytelling and complex portrayal of life on the South Side. New episodes stream every Friday exclusively for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers.