Update: Following its record-setting premiere, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has officially renewed “The Chi” for Season 8.
The Season 7 premiere drew an impressive 2 million cross-platform viewers, making it the most-streamed premiere in the show’s history and shattering previous streaming records.
🔥 A Record-Breaking Start For ‘The Chi’ Season 7
“The Chi” is back—and it’s bigger than ever.
The Season 7 premiere of Showtime’s beloved drama just pulled in 2 million cross-platform viewers, officially becoming the most-watched premiere in the show’s history.
According to Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios’ Co-CEO Chris McCarthy, creator Lena Waithe has once again raised the bar with her fearless, authentic storytelling.
“Lena’s storytelling defies convention and cuts through cliché, revealing the depth, power, and complexity of life on the South Side of Chicago with fearless honesty,” McCarthy said.
📈 Season 7 Viewership Highlights
- 2.0M total cross-platform viewers for the premiere
- #1 most streamed premiere in series history
- +2% streaming increase compared to the previous season’s debut
Clearly, fans are showing up—and streaming hard—for this latest chapter.
🎬 What Is ‘The Chi’ About?
If you’ve been sleeping on “The Chi“, it’s time to wake up.
Created by Emmy winner Lena Waithe, “The Chi” is a timely coming-of-age drama set on the South Side of Chicago.
The series follows a tight-knit group of residents who are brought together by fate and held together by love, loyalty, and the pursuit of redemption.
Filmed entirely in Chicago, “The Chi” authentically captures the pulse of the city while diving deep into powerful themes of community, family, and survival.
🌟 Meet The Cast Of ‘The Chi’ Season 7
Season 7 brings back familiar faces and introduces a few new ones to keep the story fresh and exciting.
Main Cast Includes:
- Jacob Latimore
- Lynn Whitfield
- Yolonda Ross
- Shamon Brown Jr.
- Michael V. Epps
- Birgundi Baker
- Luke James
Guest Stars Include:
Kadeem Hardison, Chris Lee, Brett Gray, Rotimi, Jackie Long, Charmin Lee, Jill Marie Jones, Daniel J. Watts, Hannaha Hall, Jason Weaver, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Kandi Burruss, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce, Ahmad Ferguson, and many more.
📅 Where & When To Watch
- New Episodes: Fridays
- Where To Watch: Streaming exclusively on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan
🎥 Behind The Scenes Powerhouse
The creative energy behind “The Chi” is unmatched.
Lena Waithe executive produces through her Hillman Grad banner alongside co-showrunners Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel.
Also producing are Oscar winner Common, Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, Derek Dudley, Shelby Stone, Naomi Funabashi, and Rishi Rajani.
The directing duo Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield also return to helm key episodes this season.
📲 Join The Conversation
Want to keep up with “The Chi” in real time? Follow the show across social media and dive into the convo using #TheChi on:
- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
“The Chi” Season 7 is off to a historic start—and with new episodes dropping weekly, the momentum is only building.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, now’s the perfect time to tune in and see why this season is setting the standard for television drama in 2025.
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