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.
Jacob Latimore
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.
House Party (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While I don’t think anyone was asking for a “House Party” remake, you’ll be glad we got one.
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.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
If you love bloody, disgusting, gory, just straight-up violent horror movies? Netflix’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has you covered.
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.
The Chi: Season 2 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of The Chi, despite issues caused by Jason Mitchell, retains the vibe of being a high-brow urban drama which balances both the dark and beauty of an urban area.
The Last Summer (2019) – Summer, Review (with Spoilers)
All of Netflix’s past teen romance films seemingly were all just a warm-up for The Last Summer.
Candy Jar – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Thanks to the chemistry of its leads and message about the pressure kids are under to get into college, Candy Jar sidesteps being just another quantity over quality Netflix film.
Krystal – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
This odd coming of age comedy may be a bit weak in terms of story, but it still makes for a pleasant experience.
The Chi: Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Chi acts as a bridge between the 80s – 00s Black Renassiance to the modern one by reviving familiar stories, continuing ones that got cut short, as well as featuring characters who were seldom seen or heard.
The Chi: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Chi seems like the evolved form of the urban dramas which dominate Black late 80s through early 00s nostalgia.
Sleight – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Sleight may not deliver the Black superhero movie you might crave, but it is surely an appetizer for what is likely to come in the future.
Collateral Beauty – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Will Smith continues to try to explore life past the Fresh Prince persona and finds himself starting to tap back into that well that made The Pursuit of Happiness perhaps one of his best films. Trigger Warning(s): Conversations about Death of a Child Review (with Spoilers) Noted Actor(s) Howard (Will Smith) | Whit (Edward…
Black Nativity – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview An Urban Gospel with spirit, but hardly any soul. Review (with Spoilers) First things first, I have never read the play this film is based on, but with so many top quality actors in the movie, as well as a mix of newcomers to film, I was interested. Unfortunately, though, in my mind, I…
