Fri Feb 07 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Showtime’s “The Chi” Inches Closer to Network’s Longest-Running Show Record

**Los Angeles, CA** – The Showtime drama *The Chi*, created by Lena Waithe, is nearing a significant milestone. News broke today that the writers’ room for season eight has already opened, even before season seven has premiered. This proactive move puts *The Chi* on the verge of tying *Homeland*, *Weeds*, and *Dexter* as Showtime’s second-longest-running series, trailing only *Shameless*.

While the news is encouraging for fans, a renewal for season eight is not yet guaranteed. Contracts with the cast have yet to be finalized, leaving the show’s future uncertain. However, the early start on scripts suggests a strong possibility of renewal, potentially even before season seven concludes. Season seven wrapped production in October and is slated to premiere sometime in 2025. The quick turnaround on renewal for season seven, announced over a month before the season six finale, further fuels speculation of a positive outcome for season eight.

*The Chi*, which follows the lives of South Side Chicago residents, debuted on Showtime in 2018 and stars Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, and others. Waithe, known for her Emmy-winning work on *Master of None*, has overseen the series’ success. Should season eight materialize, *The Chi* would cement its place as a major player in Showtime’s history.

Read More