‘The Chi’
Lena Waithe’s The Chi presents Chicago’s South Side in an entirely new light. The Showtime series follows an intergenerational group of South Side residents as they attempt to overcome the systemic inequalities that plague their neighborhood. While the bulk of the show focuses on the neighborhood’s adults, the true heart of The Chi lies with its middle school-aged ensemble, led by Moonlight‘s Alex Hibbert. As The Chi heads into its Season 3 premiere on June 21 (its first season without star Jason Mitchell, who was fired after misconduct allegations surfaced against him), be sure to add Waithe’s timely drama to your streaming queue.