The Chi: Season 6 – Written Review
As “The Chi” extends into its 6th season, it continues to be something worth applauding for how diverse it wants its depiction of Chicago to be. However, it still struggles to do the most at a high caliber.
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The Chi: Season 6 Episode 16 [Season Finale] – Review/ Recap
In many ways, the season finale of “The Chi” season 6 feels like a lot of the inevitable happened, and it makes us slightly worried for season 7.
The Chi: Season 6 Episode 15 – Review/ Recap
As Thanksgiving approaches, it is a time for many to reconcile and form new bonds. But, for others, it is time to reflect and make a statement.
The Chi: Season 6 Episode 14 – Review/ Recap
As “The Chi” continues to test how big of a cast can it have before it cannot handle keeping up with so many characters, Alicia begins to pull weight to position herself as Douda’s successor.
The Chi: Season 6 Episode 13 – Review/ Recap
As some familiar faces and new faces are introduced, so comes the question if they will add to “The Chi” or make it so bloated it affects the center stage stories?
The Chi: Season 6 Episode 12 – Review/ Recap
As the beginning of the end may come for Victor, Papa too seems ready for his chance to fly too close to the sun. All the while, Emmett struggles with making deals with new devils, hoping to get the old ones off his back.
The Chi: Season 6 Episode 11 – Review/ Recap
“The Chi” continues to bring in new characters, who seemingly will fit in well, as it pushes to develop its non-romantic relationships.
The Chi: Season 6 Episode 10 – Review/ Recap
As people are thrust into new fields and challenged to learn the rules, new faces of legendary actors join “The Chi.”
The Chi: Season 6 Episode 9 – Review/ Recap
“The Chi” returns with Douda, ready to get his revenge, and a warning shot and trouble within his ranks makes the king slightly worried that he doesn’t have the soldiers he needs
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 8 “Who Shot Ya?” – Recap and Review [Mid-Season Finale]
In its mid-season finale, Kevin says his final goodbye, as do a few others, as Alicia and other new characters push the idea they soon will take up the screen time of those dearly departed.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 7 “Long Live” – Recap/ Review
The aftermath of the events of the last episode unfurls as Kiesha and Nina share a therapy session together that opens up old wounds.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 6 “Boyz II Men” – Recap and Review
This episode is a major turning point as a new character is introduced, we say goodbye to another, and with the kids graduating high school, the question of what’s next for them.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 5 “One Of Them Nights” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As prom comes around, it means some of the teens getting a break from the drama, but some really just can’t escape it. Meanwhile, the adults who have connections with Douda continue to question how much of an asset he can be.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 4 “ReUp” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“ReUp” delivers a strong sense of community as people lean on each other to celebrate the good times and have some minor drama.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 3 “House Party” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Emmett and Kiesha host a housewarming which brings many characters, including Douda, under the same roof – with some contentious results. Also, Papa does something which makes Kenya see him in a new light.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 2 “Mo’ Douda, Mo’ Problems” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Lynn Whitfield makes her debut on “The Chi” and with her influence, we may lose one of the tenured characters on the show.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 1 “New Chi City” – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
“The Chi” returns, jumping ahead to the winter, and despite not much time passing, it seems so much has happened that will give us a show that may not find itself slowly down despite the rare opportunity to have a sixth season.
The Chi: Season 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Season 5 of “The Chi” continues to give what is expected, in terms of presenting a complex view of the city, while making improvements to how the girls and women are developed.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 10 “I Am The Blues” [Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While no one physically dies in the 5th season finale of “The Chi,” a handful of dreams potentially do, but many others present a silver lining.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 9 “I’m Looking For A New Thing” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Grace is a major theme in this episode as apologies are issued, and paths to reconciliation are paved. But that doesn’t mean multiple mistakes will be allowed.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 8 “Sweet Thing” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s Valentine’s Day, and for many, it is a turning point in their lives and relationships and coerces difficult conversations.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 7 “Angels” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s a hard episode for some as Kiesha is at her wit’s end, Jemma goes through something traumatic, and Bakari’s situation becomes unstable.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 6 “Bring It On Home To Me” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Tiff learns about Emmett and Kiesha, Victor learns why Roselyn wants to be involved in ROCK, and Peaches struggles with Victor’s baggage.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 5 “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off,” we’re reminded that nearly every character is about community at the end of the day. It’s just some with more exploitative intentions.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 4 “On Me” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Victor’s campaign announcement comes, changes are made at ROCK, Jemma and Maisha become closer, and so much more.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 3 “This Christmas” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s Christmas in Chicago, and it is the perfect time for new couples to form, solidify, or question if they should stay together as the new year approaches.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 2 “Oh Girl” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Emmett seeks new advice on co-parenting and being a man, Trig evolves into Victor, who struggles with the idea of what it takes to run for City Council.
The Chi: Season 5/ Episode 1 “Overnight Celebrity” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As people start new chapters in their lives, there is a struggle to let go of the familiar as old faces keep coming around, and for some, the unknown feels too scary to venture alone.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 10 [Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Once more, there are signs presented that The Chi is going to shift its focus with the exit of a character, but who is leaving, and where will the show go? Come find out.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 9 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Rather than instantly switch back to its usual storylines, The Chi eases us back into its usual drama but keeps the vibe introduced in episode 8.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 8 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
For the most part, “Love Jones” acts as a reprieve from the drama thus far as reconciliations happen and love blooms between characters.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Trig struggles with community policing, Nina struggles with her secret, Jake in being romantic, and Papa with potentially losing Maisha.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 6 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
So, did we lose Otis, and if we did, who killed him? That’s finally revealed, and the person holding the gun isn’t who you may have expected.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 5 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
We’re back to the moment we saw on the season premiere, with all but one of the situations playing out.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Tabitha Brown returns as Octavia during a pivotal time as all of Kiesha’s family seems to be having relationship issues.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
An example of how community policing works is exhibited as Tiff decides the future of her marriage, Dre tries to keep Jada’s secret, and Jemma grows closer to Jake.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A lot of people’s lives take a turn for the worse this episode, and while some have good reasons for what they did, others? Well, it is just time to face the consequences.
The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 1 [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In The Chi’s return, at least 8 or so months have passed, and in that time, Chicago may not have changed, but the people we know have.
The Chi: Season 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As The Chi continues to prune and grow, you can see it is fearless as it pursues avoiding routine and stagnancy.
