"The Chi" To End with Season 8 on Showtime; “It’s The Right Thing,” Creator Lena Waithe Says
by Nellie Andreeva
October 1, 2025


"The Chi" is coming to an end. The upcoming eighth season of the Chicago-set drama series created by Lena Waithe will be its last on Paramount+ with Showtime.

The decision comes ahead of the start of production on Season 8, slated for early next year, allowing the creative team to craft a proper ending.



“When I created The Chi, it wasn’t just about making a TV show — it was about owning our narratives and telling our stories with truth, care, nuance and complexity. It was about showing the soul of the South Side — the beauty, the pain, the grit, and the magic that lives in every block, and in every family,” Waithe said in a statement to Deadline.

“After much reflection, we have made the decision to end The Chi with season 8. I know, for the sake of our story and our characters, it’s the right thing. I am committed to delivering a final season that our Chi Family deserves.”

https://deadline.com/2025/10/the-chi-end-season-8-showtime-1236556165/