The Chi season 2

SHOWTIME
Apr 7, 2019

SHOWTIME
Apr 7, 2019

Summary The coming-of-age drama from Common, Elwood Reid, and Lena Waithe follows a group of residents in the South Side of Chicago including Brandon (Jason Mitchell), who dreams of opening up a restaurant with his girlfriend (Tiffany Boone) but is torn by his responsibilities toward his younger brother Coogie (Jahking Guillory) and their alcoho...

Drama

Created By: Lena Waithe

SHOWTIME
Apr 7, 2019

SHOWTIME
Apr 7, 2019

The Chi

Season 2

6 Seasons

Season Premiere: Apr 7, 2019

Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews

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Created By: Lena Waithe

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Episode 1 • Apr 7, 2019 • 58 m

Eruptions

Brandon deals with an unfortunate turn of events that takes him back to Reg. Jada makes a decision that forces Emmett to grow up. Kevin, Jake and Papa hatch a plan to do a project for school. Ronnie takes an inmate under his wing.

Episode 2 • Apr 14, 2019 • 59 m

Every Day I'm Hustlin'

Episode 3 • Apr 21, 2019 • 55 m

Past Due

Brandon gets a new opportunity. Kevin and Maisha form an unlikely friendship. Emmett takes on more responsibility at work. Cruz deals with blowback from Ronnie's confession. Ronnie receives shocking news. Toussaint gets a lead on her case.

Episode 4 • Apr 28, 2019 • 58 m

Showdown

Brandon stresses over The After Taste Food Competition and makes a deal with Emmett. An accident at Sonny's threatens Emmett's job. Kevin, Jake and Papa cause mayhem on picture day at school. Ronnie adjusts to a new life he didn't expect.

Episode 5 • May 5, 2019 • 55 m

Feeling The Heat

Brandon and Emmett come together for some Chicago summer fun on a hottest days of the year. Kevin deals with a death in the family. Ronnie reconnects with Rafiq and gets helpful advice. Reg and Douda forms a plan to fix the gang's problem.

Episode 6 • May 12, 2019 • 58 m

A Leg Up

Brandon competes in the finals of The After Taste Food Competition. Emmett tries to smooth things over with the women in his life. Kevin and Jake get into a fight. Ronnie and Jada grow closer after a family secret comes to light.

Episode 7 • May 26, 2019 • 58 m

Blind Eye

Detective Cruz is left to make a difficult choice. Brandon gets some insight into Douda's past. Jerrika drops a bomb about her career. Emmett tries to figure out who Keisha is dating. Ronnie opens up to Jada, who helps him heal old wounds.

Episode 8 • Jun 2, 2019 • 58 m

Lean Into It

Brandon takes a big step with Jerrika. A new opportunity forces Emmett's hand. Kevin makes a new friend and a fateful decision. Ronnie spirals out of control.

Episode 9 • Jun 9, 2019 • 51 m

Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings

Brandon and Emmett hatch a plan. Emmett starts his new job. Ronnie deals with the consequences of his actions. Kevin gets into hot water with his mom. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make an exciting discovery.

Episode 10 • Jun 16, 2019 • 58 m

The Scorpion and the Frog

Brandon is faced with a life-altering decision. Emmett takes a step toward adulthood and Kevin tries out a new look. A trip down South leads Ronnie to confront his demons. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make a big arrest.

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The A.V. Club

Apr 8, 2019

There are worse things than ambition, which The Chi also explores, but the show would benefit from joining its characters on the stoop to take it all in.

By Danette Chavez FULL REVIEW

Boston Herald

Apr 8, 2019

The dramedy digs deeper, tightening the connections between these seemingly random residents.

By Mark A. Perigard FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Apr 5, 2019

As characters make speeches about fatherhood and police corruption, and we sit through stiff, sentimental flashbacks to Ronnie’s stressful return from military duty in the Middle East, the show starts to feel like an earlier Showtime drama set in Chicago, the buppie soap opera “Soul Food.”

By Mike Hale FULL REVIEW

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Top Cast

Jason Mitchell

Brandon Johnson

Jacob Latimore

Emmett Washington

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Ronnie Davis

Alex R. Hibbert

Kevin Williams

Michael Epps

Jake Taylor

Shamon Brown Jr.

Stanley 'Papa' Jackson

Yolonda Ross

Jada Washington

Birgundi Baker

Kiesha Williams

Tyla Abercrumbie

Nina Williams

Hannaha Hall

Tiffany

Curtiss Cook

Otis 'Douda' Perry

Genesis Denise Hale

Maisha

Luke James

Trig Taylor, Victor 'Trig' Taylor

Tai Davis

Tracy Roxboro

Miriam A. Hyman

Dre

Rolando Boyce

Darnell, Darnell Robinson

Judae'a

Jemma St. John

Zaria Imani Primer

Lynae, Young Girl

Jason Weaver

Shaad

Joel Steingold

Marcus St. John

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