The Chi will end its run at Paramount+ with Showtime after its upcoming eighth season.

The show was renewed back in May, making it one of the longest-running Showtime shows in the network’s history.

Executive producer and creator Lena Waithe released a statement saying,

“When I created The Chi, it wasn’t just about making a TV show—it was about owning our narratives and telling our stories with truth, care, nuance, and complexity. It was about showing the soul of the South Side—the beauty, the pain, the grit, and the magic that lives in every block, and in every family…After much reflection, we have made the decision to end The Chi with season 8. I know, for the sake of our story and our characters, it’s the right thing. I am committed to delivering a final season that our Chi Family deserves.”

 

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