The Chi (2018)
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The Chi is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
The Chi sits near the top of English series on audience ratings. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 227 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Is it worth starting?
This is 8 seasons deep — English drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 on 227 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lena Waithe
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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