The Chi (TV)
‘The Chi’ Boss on How That Major Finale Death Sets Up Season 7
[This story contains major spoilers from the season six finale of The Chi.] To say that Otis “Douda” Perry, played by Curtiss Cook, had a target on his back by numerous people on The Chi would be a major understatement. For five seasons on the Paramount+ with Showtime series Douda has served as the ultimate, […]
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Leon on His ‘The Chi’ Fate and Being Drawn to Roles With “Leading Man Qualities”
It’s been about 35 years since a one-name actor known as Leon generated some controversial chemistry with Madonna in her classic “Like a Prayer” video in 1989. Now, while on a Zoom interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 6-foot-3-inch actor whose full name is Leon Preston Robinson — and who walks with the same swagger […]
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‘The Chi’ Stars Curtiss Cook, Lynn Whitfield on Their Feud and a “Shakespearean Spiral” Ahead
[This story contains spoilers from the premiere of season six, Part 2 of The Chi.] When the first half of season six of The Chi ran its final episode in September of last year, a high stakes move played out to remove the city’s most feared villain from the Southside, Otis “Douda” Perry, played by […]
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‘The Chi’ Renewed for Seventh Season at Showtime
Showtime is keeping its presence in the Windy City. The premium outlet, now known as Paramount+ With Showtime, has ordered a seventh season of its drama series The Chi. The renewal for the series, created by Lena Waithe, comes two days ahead of its return to Paramount+ With Showtime for the second half of season […]
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‘The Chi’ Renewed for Sixth Season at Showtime
Showtime’s stay in The Chi will continue for another year. The premium cabler has renewed The Chi, created by Lena Waithe, for a sixth season. The pickup comes a couple weeks ahead of the show’s season five finale, which will hit Showtime’s streaming platforms on Sept. 2 and debut on air Sept. 4. The Chicago-set […]
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‘The Chi’ Scores Fifth Season Renewal at Showtime
Showtime is extending its stay in the Windy City. ViacomCBS’ premium cable outlet has renewed its drama series The Chi for a fifth season. The pickup comes just hours after the Chicago-set show’s fourth season finale debuted. Per Showtime, season four of The Chi is on pace to become the most streamed series ever at […]
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Showtime Donates $500K to Chicago Nonprofits to Help Beautify Lots, Neighborhoods
Showtime is continuing its investment in Chicago. The network today announced a $500,000 donation to a pair of local nonprofits — Chicago Greencorps and Chicago Public Art Group — as a way to invest and beautify parts of the city. Specifically, the grants will fund clean-up and beautification of 32 empty lots and six accompanying art […]
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‘The Chi’ Renewed for Season 4 on Showtime
Showtime has picked up a fourth season of its drama series 'The Chi.'
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Emmy Nominations Snubs: Reese Witherspoon, Bob Odenkirk, ‘Better Things’ Left Out
High-profile Emmy Awards nominations 2020 snubs include Reese Witherspoon, Bob Odenkirk, 'Better Things,' Roger Ailes series 'The Loudest Voice' (and star Russell Crowe), Larry David, 'The Morning Show' breakout Gugu Mbatha-Raw and 'Homeland' and 'The Plot Against America' only receiving one nomination each.
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Showtime’s New Releases Coming in August 2020
Take a look at the movies and TV shows that will be added to Showtime in August 2020.
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Showtime’s New Releases Coming in June 2020
Take a look at the movies and TV shows that will be added to Showtime in June 2020.
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Jason Mitchell Opens Up About ‘The Chi’ Exit, Says #MeToo Movement Was Used as an “Ugly Weapon”
Jason Mitchell is opening up about his high-profile firing from Lena Waithe's Showtime series 'The Chi' after multiple misconduct allegations were made against him. The actor told his side of the story in an interview with the radio show 'The Breakfast Club' on Monday.
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