The Chi Season 7 Breaks Streaming Record with 2 Million Viewers

The seventh season premiere of The Chi has broken the series' record by drawing two million cross-platform viewers, marking it as the most-streamed premiere in the show's history with a 2% increase in streaming viewership compared to the previous season. Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe, the drama centers on the lives of residents on Chicago's South Side, blending powerful coming-of-age storytelling with authentic community-rooted narratives. The ensemble cast includes Jacob Latimore, Lynn Whitfield, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, and Luke James, with several notable guest stars such as Kadeem Hardison, La La Anthony, and Vic Mensa. The series is produced entirely in Chicago by 20th Television and executive produced by a team including co-showrunners Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel, as well as Common and Aaron Kaplan. Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global, praised Waithe's storytelling for its depth, complexity, and fearless honesty in portraying life on the South Side of Chicago. New episodes are available exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime each Friday.