The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of its super-sized 16-episode season.
The start of season six, one of Showtime's best premieres ever in terms of streaming viewership, kicked off with Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha's (Birgundi Baker) bond being tested by his dangerous partnership with Douda (Curtiss Cook), which deals with the fallout from Q's murder and its effect on the shifting loyalties of his inner circle.
Victor's (Luke James) troubled past has consequences for his new role as a city councilman. Newlyweds Jada (Yolonda Ross) and Darnell (Rolando Boyce) fear for son Emmett after he makes a desperate, life-threatening move. Rob (Iman Shumpert) and Tiff (Hannaha Hall)'s pot company and Jake's (Michael V. Epps) clothing line take off, while Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) continues to grapple with the senseless loss of his beloved father. Maisha (Genesis Denise Hale) fights for her own big career move despite the newly divided attention of manager Jemma (Judae'a Brown).
The Chi was created and produced by Lena Waithe, under her Hillman Grad banner and produced by Common. It centers on a group of residents of Chicago's South Side who are connected by chance, but by the need for connection and redemption. It is produced by 20th Television.
The season six cast includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook.
Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kadeem Hardison, Leon, Brett Gray and Daniel J. Watts join season six guest stars: Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae'a Brown, Miriam A. Hyman, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce and Tory O. Davis.
The second part of The Chi season six can be seen from Friday, May 10.
Along with Waithe and Common, the series is produced by ID8 Multimedia's Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, Derek Dudley and Shelby Stone, and Hillman Grad CEO Rishi Rajani. Executive producers Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel are co-showrunners for season six.
Co-executive producers are Naomi Funabashi, who oversees for Hillman Grad, and Resheida Brady. Producers Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield will direct multiple episodes in season six.
Below you can watch the trailer for the second part of The Chi season six.
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