The Chi
Showtime • May 22, 2026On Chicago's south side, an average day finds kids prepping for school as their parents head off to work, young adults trying to make a living, and the elders keeping an eye on things from their front porches. But in this tough neighborhood, real dangers threaten daily to squelch dreams, and the simplest decisions can have life or death consequences. From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
All American and The Chi make neighborhood ties and family loyalty feel as consequential as any big turning point. All American follows two families across sharply divided parts of Los Angeles, while The Chi finds tension in everyday choices that can bring sudden danger, with a slower, more grounded pace.
