Lena Waithe is the creator of the American drama television series The Chi, which centers on a South Side Chicago neighborhood. Showtime debuted it on January 7, 2018. The sixth season of the show was renewed in August 2022. It was revealed on June 21, 2023, that the sixth season would have 16 episodes divided into two halves. Part 1 premiered on August 6, 2023, and Part 2 premiered on May 12, 2024. The seventh season of the show was renewed in May of 2024.
Who is Dre in The Chi?
Miriam A. Hyman portrays Dre.
Hyman stars in season three of the highly acclaimed Showtime drama “The Chi.”
This series of coming-of-age tales delves into the intricacies of living on Chicago’s South Side. It revolves around a group of locals, brought together by a common desire for connection and atonement.
After starring as Dr. Emile Cooper for three seasons in the popular drama “Blue Bloods” on CBS, Hyman found another fantastic role. She remarked, “I was thrilled to try out for the show and this particular role.
Hyman portrays “Dre,” a lesbian high school guidance counselor with two stepchildren. The storyline explores how she affects the lives of her students in a major way.
What happened to Dre on The Chi?
Dre and Nina parted ways because Dre continued to harbor feelings for her former partner.
Feeling uneasy, Fatima decides to break up with her, stating that she cannot be in a relationship with someone who has the potential to murder “at any given moment.” Dre was still in love with her ex, which is why Nina and Dre broke up, Nina tells Kiesha in tears.
‘The Chi’ Season 7: Everything You Need to Know
Fans of ‘The Chi’ can rejoice knowing that the hit show will return for Season 7.
Few television programs have been able to portray urban life as well as The Chi, and viewers are eagerly awaiting the release of Season 7. Emmy-winning author Lena Waithe is the creator of the series, which takes place on Chicago’s South Side and provides an unvarnished look at the lives of Black Americans who struggle with systematic injustice, poverty, and violence.
On May 8, it was announced that the show was officially renewed for Season 7 ahead of the premiere of the second half of the sixth installment of the popular series
Who will return for the upcoming season and when the show will return for its seventh installment are unknown. Season 6’s second part debuted on May 10 and is scheduled to run through June 28. With summer production starting in 2025, Season 7 may debut early or in the middle of the year.
