The Chi Season 6 trailer sets the release date for the acclaimed series, which will premiere August 4 on Paramount+ before having its August 6 linear debut at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime. The upcoming sixteen-episode season is split into two eight-episode installments, with the second half debuting at a later date.
Check out The Chi Season 6 trailer below:
What To Know About The Chi Season 6
“This season, life in The Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows,” per the official synopsis. “Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move. Emmett and Kiesha’s blissful blended union is tested by his insatiable drive to expand Smokey’s and a new perilous partnership, while Kiesha finally races toward a rewarding new career. Douda deals with the fallout of Q’s murder and its effect on the shifting loyalty of his inner circle.”
The synopsis continues: “Victor’s bold declaration of love for both his new girlfriend and his beloved community will impact his political ambitions. Happily married Jada mentors Emmett and her besties as they navigate relationships. Kevin is becoming a brilliant master gamer but struggles with the youthful pitfalls of early independence. Jake launches a new business, and Papa falls for an older woman while questioning his faith. What will become of their pursuits will be revealed over the course of this season’s 16 jaw-dropping episodes.”
The Chi Season 6 cast includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, and Curtiss Cook.
Guest stars include Kandi Burruss, 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 series is created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe alongside executive producer Common. Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, Derek Dudley, and Shelby Stone of ID8 Multimedia, and Rishi Rajani, CEO of Hillman Grad also EP. Executive producers Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel serve as co-showrunners for Season 6, and producers Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield direct multiple episodes.
