The journey through the South Side is nearing its conclusion.

Paramount+ has officially debuted the trailer and key art for the eighth and final season of The Chi, signaling the beginning of the end for the long-running hit drama. Returning on Friday, May 22, exclusively for Paramount+ with the Premium Plan, the final ten episodes will follow the interconnected lives of the South Side residents as they face their most pivotal challenges yet.

Starring Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Hannaha Hall and Jason Weaver, this eighth and final season centers around life or death choices that have to be made, and who is willing to make them. Legacy, conflict, joy and pain are at the roots of this season, which, according to Paramount, collides in the biggest, most emotionally riveting way ever seen on the show.

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Production & Premiere Schedule

Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe, The Chi has spent seven seasons humanizing the headlines of Chicago. The final season is executive produced by Common, Aaron Kaplan, and showrunner Justin Hillian.

• Premiere Date: Friday, May 22, 2026.
• Streaming Platform: Exclusively on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers.
• Series Length: The final 10-episode arc will release weekly, culminating in a series finale that aims to provide a definitive close to the saga.

As the trailer highlights, the final season is about the “cost of the life” and the resilience of the people who call the South Side home. For a series that has been a cultural cornerstone since 2018, the finale promises to be a major television event.

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