The Chi aired its series finale this past weekend after eight seasons on Paramount+, concluding with the long-anticipated wedding of main characters Emmett and Kiesha. The episode received generally positive reception from viewers and cast members, who reflected on the characters’ journeys from their initial introduction as teenagers to adults with families and businesses.
Creator Lena Waithe discussed the production and creative choices behind the finale in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. She highlighted director Robert Townsend’s involvement in directing the critical fifth episode of the final season, which featured both Emmett and Kiesha’s engagement proposal and the death of character Nuck. Waithe noted that Townsend’s direction brought particular weight and levity to these pivotal moments, including a meaningful scene between Emmett and his son about assumptions regarding sexual orientation.
Waithe also addressed viewer questions about character redemption, particularly regarding Reg’s unexpected but believable arc toward the end of the series. She explained that rather than killing the character, the writing chose to show his vulnerability while maintaining accountability for his past actions. She further discussed the emotional complexity surrounding Kiesha’s reaction to Nuck’s death, noting it was rooted in her own traumatic family history and her desire for her son to have a relationship with his biological father.
Regarding casting and absences, Waithe explained that Kandi Burruss, who played Roselyn Perry, was unavailable due to her Broadway commitments with the production & Juliet. Despite her limited screen time in the final season, her character’s actions remained relevant to the story. Waithe emphasized that actors sometimes cannot participate fully due to other professional opportunities, and she was satisfied with how the finale ultimately unfolded. All eight seasons remain available on Paramount+ with Showtime.
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