Lena Waithe Says Goodbye to ‘The Chi’
Lena Waithe and the cast of The Chi mark the conclusion of the long-running series as the final episode airs.
The story so far
The series finale of The Chi has arrived, coinciding with confirmation that the show will not proceed to a ninth season. Lena Waithe has officially bid farewell to the project, signaling the end of the production’s multi-year run. The conclusion of the series brings an immediate stop to the unfolding narratives established over the previous seasons.
The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter detail the exit, with the latter outlet noting specific plot points including the wedding of characters Keisha and Emmett and the absence of Kandi Burruss. Jacob Latimore, speaking with Men’s Journal, has discussed the legacy of the show and its personal impact on his career, while Reel Chicago has issued a retrospective acknowledgement of the program. Coverage does not yet specify future projects for Lena Waithe or the primary cast members following this final installment.
Discussions regarding the show’s legacy and the resolution of remaining plot threads currently dominate the dialogue surrounding the series finale.
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The obvious questions
Is The Chi returning for a ninth season?
No, reports confirm that season nine is not happening.
Who is confirmed to have left the series?
Lena Waithe has said goodbye to the show, and cast members including Jacob Latimore have addressed the series finale.
What plot points are noted in the coverage?
The finale includes the wedding of Keisha and Emmett and mentions the absence of Kandi Burruss.
The reporting (6)
- Thank You, The Chi Reel Chicago · 13h ago
- Jacob Latimore Talks ‘The Chi’ Legacy, Show’s Impact on Him, & Previews Series Finale (Exclusive) Men's Journal · 13h ago
- ‘The Chi’ Season 9 Isn’t Happening, and Here’s Why the Final Season Changes Everything IMDb · 13h ago
- The Chi Finale Questions: Kandi Burruss Absence; Keisha, Emmett Wedding The Hollywood Reporter · 13h ago
- Lena Waithe Says Goodbye to ‘The Chi’ The New York Times · 13h ago
- Closing Out ‘The Chi’: Lena Waithe Gets Candid About Giving Her Series an Ending Other Black Shows Don’t Always Get The Hollywood Reporter · 23h ago
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