Showtime renewed The Chi for a third season on Tuesday. The drama series has been a hit for Showtime since it premiered last year. Lena Waithe created The Chi and serves as an executive producer alongside Common.
“We, like our viewers, have fallen in love with these characters and we remain eager to see where Lena and her fellow artists will take them in season three.”
Gary Levine, President of Entertainment for Showtime Networks released a statement regarding the series’ renewal. “The Chi revels in revealing the beating heart of the South Side of Chicago. We, like our viewers, have fallen in love with these characters and we remain eager to see where Lena and her fellow artists will take them in season three.”
The Chi follows residents on the south side of Chicago who come together by chance but find a community. The series stars Jason Mitchell, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Jacob Latimore, Yolonda Ross, and Alex Hibbert. Alongside Waithe and Common, Ayanna Floyd Davis, Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, and Derek Dudley also served as executive producers for season two. The series has been produced entirely in the city of Chicago.
