The Chi is a drama series created by Lena Waithe. The Showtime series is set in a neighborhood in South Chicago, and it revolves around Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie and Kevin as their lives are forever changed when a murder takes place in their area. The Chi stars Jason Mitchell, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Tiffany Boone, Yolonda Ross, Armando Riesco, Barton Fitzpatrick, Shamon Brown Jr., and Michael V. Epps. So, if you loved the intense drama, thrilling story, and compelling characters in The Chi, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Power (Starz, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Philo & Rent on Prime Video)
Power is a crime thriller-drama series created by Courtney A. Kemp. The Starz series follows James St. Patrick, a wealthy nightclub owner leading a double life as a drug lord. Now that he has everything he wants in life, his only wish is to quit the drug business. Power stars Donshea Hopkins, Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora, Adam Huss, Kathrine Narducci, Luis Antonio Ramos, Greg Serano, and Sinqua Walls.
Empire (Hulu, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Empire is a music drama series created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. The Fox series is set in New York City in the music industry, and it revolves around a tycoon as he strives to secure his company and make his heirs go head-to-head to find his successor. Empire stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers, Grace Byers, Malik Yoba, and Tasha Smith.
All American (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
All American is a sports drama series created by April Blair. The CW series follows Spencer James, a teen boy with ambitions to go to the NFL. As his star rises, he is recruited into a Beverly Hills high school by coach Billy Baker. All American stars Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Oniegou, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, Cody Christian, and Monet Mazur.
Top Boy (Netflix)
Top Boy is a British crime thriller drama series created by Ronan Bennett. The Channel 4 and later on Netflix series is set in East London, and it revolves around two drug dealers with completely different ambitions and life stories, and it explores gang violence and the drug trade. Top Boy stars Ashley Walters, Kane Robinson, Malcolm Kamulete, Giacomo Mancini, Shone Romulus, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster.
Snowfall (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Snowfall is a crime drama series created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron. The FX series is set in the 1980s in Los Angeles during the United States’ drug epidemic, and it revolves around an African American crime family that decides to make money by selling cocaine. Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, and Juan Javier Cardenas.
Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu)
Wu-Tang: An American Saga is a biographical drama series created by The RZA and Alex Tse. The Hulu series is set in New York City in the 1990s, and it revolves around a group of young African American men who aspire to become musicians but have to deal with drugs. They soon came together to form one of the most prominent hip-hop groups. Wu-Tang: An American Saga stars Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, and Erika Alexander.
Treme (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Treme is a drama series created by David Simon and Eric Overmyer. The HBO series is set in a neighbourhood of New Orleans, and it revolves around its residents as they try to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Katrina destroys their homes. Treme stars Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, John Goodman, Michiel Huisman, Melissa Leo, Lucia Micarelli, Clarke Peters, Wendell Pierce, Steve Zahn, and India Ennenga.
The Red Line (Rent on Prime Video)
The Red Line is a drama miniseries created by Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss. The CBS series is set in Chicago, and it revolves around three families as their lives are upended because of the shooting of an unarmed African American doctor by a White policeman. The Red Line stars Noah Wyle, Noel Fisher, Michael Patrick Thornton, Aliyah Royale, Vinny Chhibber, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Howard Charles.
The Wire (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Wire is a crime drama series created by David Simon. The HBO series is set in Baltimore, Maryland, and it revolves around the drug business as Detective James McNulty and his team try to stop it while the drug kingpins try to survive. The Wire stars Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Wood Harris, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce, Lance Reddick, and Andre Rovo.
Atlanta (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Atlanta is a surrealist comedy-drama series created by Donald Glover. The FX series follows Earnest “Earn” Marks, a college dropout young man who becomes the music manager for his rapper cousin, Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles. Both Earn and Paper Boi experience the wild and surreal world of hip hop. Atlanta stars Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz.