Overview

• Creator Lena Waithe announced that the South Side Chicago drama will conclude with an eighth and final season.
• Production on the final season is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with broadcast expected in 2026 or early 2027 according to reporting.
• Paramount+ with Showtime is steering the series’ final run after previously renewing the show in May 2025.
• In a statement, Waithe emphasized narrative ownership and pledged to deliver a concluding season worthy of the Chi community.
• International availability remains uneven, with five of seven seasons currently streaming on Disney+ in Germany and no local date yet for season six.