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‘The Chi’ Renewed For Seventh Season By Paramount+ With Showtime


Ahead of the season six return, Paramount+ with Showtime has renewed the series for seventh go-around.

“Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in The Chi resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks. “On the heels of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week’s return, we’re excited to provide fans with the promise of more – ensuring that they can continue to enjoy the raw, emotional stories and unforgettable characters that have made this seminal series a resounding success for Showtime.” Along with Waithe and Common, the series is executive produced by Aaron Kaplan ( A Million Little Things, The Neighborhood), Rick Famuyiwa ( Dope), Derek Dudley and Shelby Stone of ID8 Multimedia, and Rishi Rajani, CEO of Hillman Grad.

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