SpectrumThe Chi (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Spectrum
Paramount+
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
SpectrumParamount+Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show's dominant themes align with progressive values by consistently exploring systemic inequalities, the impact of urban poverty and violence on a Black community, and championing solutions rooted in community solidarity and collective action.
The series authentically portrays the lives of a predominantly Black community, featuring a diverse cast that reflects its setting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores social issues and the experiences of its characters, focusing on their realities rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The Chi features multiple LGBTQ+ characters across different generations, exploring themes of self-discovery, love, and acceptance within the Black community. While initial struggles with prejudice are depicted, the narrative consistently affirms queer identities and relationships with dignity, complexity, and empathy, leading to a net positive portrayal.
The series consistently portrays Christianity, its churches, and its adherents as a foundational pillar of the community, offering solace, moral guidance, and a strong sense of belonging amidst adversity. While individual characters or institutions may exhibit flaws or hypocrisy, the narrative generally affirms the positive role of faith in providing hope and resilience, rather than critiquing the religion itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Chi is an original drama series created by Lena Waithe. All characters introduced in the show are new and original to this production, not adaptations of pre-existing characters from source material or prior installments. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The Chi is an original drama series created for television in 2018. As such, all its characters are new and original, without prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
7.3
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