Lena Waithe Confirms ‘The Chi’ Will End After Season Eight

‘The Chi’ followers, it appears like we’re quickly approaching a day we by no means wished to face. Lena Waithe has continued to maintain followers hooked season after season with plot twists and introducing new characters. Since the present first aired in 2018, many followers have grown near the forged as we watched them dance, snigger, and cry for the previous seven years. 

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The Chi’ To Finish With Season 8 On Showtime 

In line with Deadline, ‘The Chi’ will come to an finish after its upcoming eighth season. The choice comes forward of manufacturing on the finale, giving the inventive workforce the chance to craft a correct ending for the characters.

In a press release on Instagram, Lena Waithe mirrored on the present’s success and influence: “After a lot reflection, now we have made the choice to finish The Chi with Season 8. I do know, for the sake of our story and our characters, it’s the appropriate factor. It’s been the consideration of my life to helm the longest-running Black drama on tv… It’s one thing I don’t take flippantly.”

Lena Waithe Shares A Heartfelt Message For ‘The Chi’ Followers

Lena Waithe continued to debate the choice to carry ‘The Chi’ to an finish in her IG publish. She defined that when she created the present, “it wasn’t nearly making a TV present — it was about proudly owning our narratives and telling our tales with reality, care, nuance, and complexity.” After a lot thought, Lena Waithe confirmed, “I’m dedicated to delivering a ultimate season that our Chi Household deserves.”

Lena Waithe additionally highlighted a historic milestone, noting that “The Chi has turn into the longest-running Black drama in premium cable historical past, surpassing the collection Soul Meals.” Wanting forward, she reassured followers: “I nonetheless plan on telling tales, persevering with to construct group, and making area for us all to be seen.” 

Social Media Reacts 

Many followers gathered over in TSR’s remark part to mirror on ‘The Chi’s’ influence. Whereas many expressed disappointment concerning the present coming to an finish, additionally they shared their love for its highly effective storytelling. Others understood the choice, noting that the collection had already begun to really feel prefer it was winding down with the numerous current adjustments.

Instagram person wrote @xotanye wrote, i’m sliding down the wall crying. i really like the chi”

Instagram person @trackhaze added, “NO CHI NO BMF & NO MORE BEL AIR”

Whereas Instagram person @lobbannn wrote, “It was time. Hasn’t been the identical for the reason that first season and between killing everybody off or having them transfer away, it was in all places.”

Instagram person wrote @bee_j83 wrote, “Oh no!!!!! I gotta see Kevin yet another time please!!! When he left I legit cried!!!! What a run!!!”

Instagram person wrote @girl._jayy added, “I’m wondering is Tiff gonna discover out Nuck killed Rob”

Whereas Instagram person @lawhitney_ wrote, “I knew it once they killed Emmitt’s mother and her final want was for him to get out of Chicago 😢 .”

Instagram person wrote @iamnerab wrote, “I liked watching Emmett evolve.”

Instagram person wrote @vibewithjosh added, “Certainly one of my fav reveals!!! Ima miss it 😢 additionally perceive! It’s been a JOURNEY “

Whereas Instagram person @nilaaaah wrote, “I really like The Chi however I’m not mad at this being the final season. A spin off could be cool for Keish and Emmet although”

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