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.
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.
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.
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” 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
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 aftermath of the events of the last episode unfurls as Kiesha and Nina share a therapy session together that opens up old wounds.
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.
“ReUp” delivers a strong sense of community as people lean on each other to celebrate the good times and have some minor drama.
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.
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” 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.
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.
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