Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe, Showtime’s The Chi will return for its highly anticipated second season in April.
Season Two will highlight “the ambitious plan by Brandon to make his food truck a success, while navigating the class differences with his girlfriend Jerrika. Emmett will encounter a lot of bumps and bruises as he makes an effort to grow up and get custody of his son, guided by his mother Jada, who is discovering a new life of her own. Kevin reckons with the trauma of what he has experienced in his young life, as he strengthens the bonds with his buddies, Papa and Jake, whose older brother Reg exposes Jake to twisted lessons in street survival. Lastly, an imprisoned Ronnie will attempt to come to terms with killing Brandon’s brother and reclaim his life, while Detective Cruz launches a new investigation,” according to a press release.
Check out the show’s sophomore season trailer below.
Season Two of The Chi will premiere on Sunday, April 7 at 10 p.m. ET
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