All Rights Reserved. Quentin coincidentally appears to be playing all of his trump cards, getting Reggie to go against his boss, with a battered Trice in the trunk of his car. I took her silence to be that of a woman rendered wordless by the unsuspected interaction with her rapist. The officers stop looking in his bag before finding the gun, and Brandon goes home. Pilot Ronnies grandmother, Ethel, was by far the supporting star of episode four. Each week, William Lee and Nina Metz recap and discuss the third season of "The Chi," which airs at 8 p.m. Sundays on Showtime. While at The Rink, Jake is unable to leave the gang stuff out of the nights festivities. Status Rafiq finally gives words to what Ronnie has been unable to communicate. In a Netflix comedy by Katharine McPhees stepdaughter. There has to be a reason that Trice has been trying to play it smooth with Quentin, because he could have killed him episodes ago. This is an improvement, but Im not ready to say the show is doing right by its female characters just yet. He was a good person with an infectious smile who was hardworking and loved taking care of other people. It would have been refreshing and even bold for a man like Tiffanys boyfriend to be portrayed grappling with his girlfriend abusing him. He goes to talk to Jakes brother, who now says he owes him a favor and that he likes it when people owe him favors. But he is impeded on both sides by a police force that thinks he's too soft, and a local populace that wants nothing to do with the cops. And although there were multiple theories about what happened, I know that none of that really matters. There is no greater South Side staple than The Rink a 87th street roller-skating rink that has been in the community for over four decades. Sonja Sohn as Laverne and Tai Davis as Tracy are seen in Episode 9 of the first season of "The Chi." The Chi creator Lena Waithe will appear, along with star Jacob Latimore and Chicago musicians Twista, Ravyn Lenae, Jamila Woods, BJ The Chicago Kid and MFnMelo. Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise: Directed by Eugene Forde. She has a black eye, which Emmett notices and attempts to address with her. And when he tries to stand up for himself or for Kevin, hes forced to face even more issues. Or what happened? Hows Kevin, played by Alex Hibbert, adjusting to his new North Side school? But this does open up opportunities for her to interact with Ms. Ethel. Smooth and complicated and incredibly dangerous. Brandon admits this to Chefs wife Sarah, who he kissed in the last episode. A lot of TV shows would have drawn out that tension, but I like that Laverne didnt let it fester: My boy Coogie aint kill your son. Leon and Wanda return to Los Angeles to find their neighbor at the center of a civil war between Franklin and Louie and Jerome. I see the characters layers and Im interested in following how they navigate the situations they can and cant avoid. Heres a look at what else came back around in episode 7. Emmett already owes Quentin money, but this job will pay his debt plus put some more in his pocket. The Chi's ensemble cast includes both Jason Mitchell, . They tell Quentin that they werent expecting to receive that many guns and didnt have that much money on-hand. I mean, he saw her with another guy at the block party where she made it clear they were an item, but OK, Brandon. Cruz-er We finally see her in bright clothes; her hair is down. If he can heal from his injury, hell also likely try to find some redemption for killing Coogie. The Scorpion and the Frog . (Trice also threatened to hurt Jake earlier that day.). Theres black & brown babies like Kev experiencing trauma in their personal lives and then are expected to go to school the next day and excel like nothing happened #TheChi. Last week, I said we didnt know what Quentin was capable of, but now we do. But he is impeded on both sides by a police force that thinks he's too soft, and a local populace that wants nothing to do with the cops. Its a confession that costs him his life: Quentin has Reg kill Trice, and then he makes Reg the new man in charge. Wouldnt Jason have sustained injuries that pointed to a cause of death other than his gunshot wounds? Nina Metz: More and more Im impressed with how The Chi is blending its drama with absurdist comedy, and in particular Shamon Brown Jrs Papa is one of the great breakout characters of the show. Kevin is watching Brandon walk away when Ronnie comes up behind Kevin and puts his hand on his shoulder. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. This weeks episode of The Chi moved past mourning and grief to the confrontations that result from it and the consequences of those actions. He seems to follow a code, but hes clearly capable of horrific acts. Ronnies previous moments of clarity have been hindered by the weight of Detective Cruz or the mystery of Jasons death. Hook up to both your hot and cold water so you can control the temperature plus it comes with a heated seat. Cruz and Det. Jerrika manages to sell Laverne and Brandons house, which the family celebrates. A preview of the next episode shows that he may finally accept Rafiqs offer that he gave in episode 6. Hopefully its wrapped up by the end of the season. William Lee: Tracy's story is a devastating revelation that finally begins to peel away at Quentin's polite veneer while explaining her own hardened exterior. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. First Appearance Reggie wins Creepiest Big Brother award once again with a string of worst advice ever. Detective Cruz is still working the case of Jason's death, although it's been closed, and all roads in his investigation lead back to a dirty cop Detective Wallace. Jake isnt off the hook, though. But he is impeded on both sides by a police force that thinks he's too soft, and a local populace that wants nothing to do with the cops. So where do they go from here? He is portrayed by Armando Riesco. Hes trying to intimidate his successor, the guy whos now running his drug empire for him, but thats all we know right now. Wallets was also one of Ronnies best episodes. Brandons story, however, has faltered in recent weeks. Hes been beaten up pretty badly, but theres a huge blood spot on his shirt near his abdomen where he was shot. Heres the thing, the cop portions of The Chi feel like they exist in a separate show. The characters past problems are back, and what happens next is a reminder that every action has a reaction. Con Riley Keough (The Girlfriend Experience, Mad Max: Fury Road), Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games, Peaky Blinders), Camila Morrone (Death Wish, Never Goin' Back), Nabiyah Be (Black Panther), Will Harrison, Suki Waterhouse (The White Princess . Played by Steven Williams. I thought he or EJ might get hurt with the heightened dangers of The Chis world. We still dont know Detective Cruzs motive. But I shudder to think what would become of Kevin if either of his pals fall into violence. Woman hurt that her husband will be walking down the aisle of his brothers ceremony, but she wont. But it upsets Maisha, who walks off sadly behind her cousin. I think it was really strategic on Lenas [Waithe] part, said Latimore. Because there is no replacing Jason Mitchell; he is a phenomenal actor, said Latimore. Donate if. WL: And finally we see Ronnie taking steps to get his life in order and shaving his mustache WL: Seriously, didnt he look like a completely different person afterward? It feels like the show invested in an increasingly baroque plotline, which ultimately became both unnecessarily complicated and a little distracting. Emmett has to give the sitter all of what he just made for the day so that shell take E.J. You do get the sense he thought he was doing his best in telling Kevin to have sex with a girlfriend's best friend. Well done. It isnt clear if Reg is there or not, but we know these menlike Ronnie, Brandon, and Emmettmatter to someone. The top entertainment stories, features and must-read reviews sent to you weekly. Kevin and Papa didnt know they were saving Jakes life when they held their mini-intervention, but that just shows how out of touch they all are with the gravity of the situation. so far at least season 3 doesn't even seem to be trying to catch up with the end of season 2 when Brandon came into assistance for the cops in pulling down Duda?? Even last week a commenter guessed that Brandon would start a food truck by the seasons end. Its not going easily for him in the early going, only to have his former boss Sarah show up to tell him her husband knows about them. So this is who Quentin is, with his courtly manner masking all kinds of nastiness. As a Chicagoan watching Showtimes The Chi, Im on the lookout for how the creators blend authenticity and artistry. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. For example, its easier to sympathize with Reg or Ronnie if we see how similar they are to characters like Emmett or Brandon. Although he earns a living illegally, he does seem to maintain a degree of civility and an interest in protecting the families of the neighborhood. But its likely that hes boasting about what hes done. Its a level of violence that Regs crew didnt seem to expect and it will most likely shock the neighborhood in a way that Jason and Coogis deaths didnt. Whats going to happen with Michael Epps young character Jake after his older brother and de-facto parent Reg, Barton Fitzpatricks character, was the victim of a drive-by? On The Chi, two police characters prominent in the first two seasons are absent from season three: Armando Cruz (Armando Riesco) and Alice Toussaint (Crystal Dickinson). The community pulls together amid the shock. He is portrayed by Armando Riesco . Jakes brother, who is a local gang leader, tells Jake that he knows he took it and threatens him to bring it back. Heres what happened. Oh, and then theres that whole cop show with Detective Cruz and Jasons murderthats all still happening too. On a scale of laminated-eyebrow drama to Lemon Lady Secrets. I definitely agree that they screwed up the transition. DetectivePolice officer (formerly) Ronnies grandmother stops his search by threatening to shoot him with a shotgun after he unlawfully entered her home, and Cruz leaves. Whittling music. Reg clearly cares for his kid brother (although that scary hot tub scene from a few weeks back suggested otherwise) and he doesnt resent that hes filling a parental role. Actor Brandon is still separated from Jerrika and he is keen on making some mistakes. She slaps him, says that she found the gun and bloody shirt in his bag, and kicks him out of the house. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. But he finds that Sarahs greatest allegiance is to her husband and their restaurant. . Thats an important message: Any person, no matter how hard they try to avoid it, can be pulled into lifestyles and decisions that are difficult. Theyre working on paperwork when Brandon comes in, and the two have an awkward conversation about him going by the house to get his things. It works in opposition to the shows most violent episode so far. The two seem close to physically fighting before Brandon walks away. He even dresses different. The story line has been teased out for far too many episodes, becoming a bit improbable in its scope and detail as the weeks have progressed. Now thats doing your business in luxury. Scared, Kevin turns around and shoots him in the stomach. In a twist, the best show within The Chi has become the one focused on Emmett, Ronnie, Reg and Quentin. The Chi is a promising show that's still figuring out its exact voice, but it has succeeded at creating a compelling world full of characters who are worth watching. Previously, though, shed been a very supportive figure in Brandons life, and its possible that she reacted in that way because shes scared for his life and their future not because shes intolerable. Weve seen him engage with his mom, his boss, one of his kids and girls, but his relationship with Amir brings some much needed levity to the show. Its just going to be powerful and sad to watch, especially to real fans who are real supporters of everybody and the characters; you know its gonna feel like we really lost somebody for real.. The characters past problems are back, and what happens next is a reminder that every action has a reaction. Quentin replies that its OK: if they throw in a few desserts from a nearby table, theyll call it an even trade. Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel . Kevin, Jake, and Poppa anchor a show about the. Mitchell. Busy Phillips Is Not Like a Regular Mom, Shes a Cool Mom, Theres nothing wrong with Busy Phillips being cast as Mrs. George in the upcoming, In Search of Tom and Katies Bubba Painting, Maybe punting on the larger plot can be forgiven if we get a sweet. 'The Chi' is on Sunday night at 10 PM on ShowtimeDe. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. All rights reserved. He should pay child support. (Parrish Lewis / Showtime). That ending and the previews got me like#TheChi pic.twitter.com/os9z7vtnuW. Cruz is a detective for the Chicago Police Department on beat on the south side of the city. Mark eventually decides to hire a private detective to follow Anna around to find out where she's staying and what she's doing. Occupation Brandons affair isnt going to end well. It is a nice redemptive moment, which is unfortunately ruined when Papa literally runs, with a curt Nope! The joke, yet again, seems to rest on Maishas presumed undesirability or unattractiveness. [Emmett] has a weakness for women, like most young men, said Latimore. The scene is shot from outside the window of the shop, so we cant hear what hes saying. Hes trying to make ends meet not only for himself but for his children, so I think whats really important about him is that you really see that hes trying to build a legacy more so than just making a few dollars to buy some sneakers.. Brandon, whose younger brother was killed in retaliation for another teens death, and Jake, whose friend Kevin witnessed it, are just two of the main characters struggling to manage the, by facing the issues head-on. 2.9k. The play which Jake, Kevin, and Papa had begun participating in has always been a backstory. Amid the outrage over the recent police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, critics have called for police budgets to be defunded a practice where resources are shifted to intentionally divested communities. Its also the very opposite of when Quentin threatened to hurt Regs brother, Jake, at the block party. Im not sure I like how the show is framing Emmetts desire to be in his sons life with some kind of shes keeping his son away from him storyline. What these people did to her as a teenager bartered by a junkie stepfather to Quentin, who kept her as a sex slave is awful. Tiffany shrugs him off, but when he next arrives at the house to collect EJ, she and her beau are involved in an altercation. Everyone is on their phones at first, but the third kid in Kevins trio, Papa (Shamon Brown), pulls a speaker out of his backpack, puts on his own music, and starts dancing. Armando Riesco While last weeks episode succeeded because it put Detective Cruz on the backburner, the kids sit this weeks episode out. The Chi creator Lena Waithe joins the cast this season as potential candidate for mayor. He never asks Tracy what she needs in her time of grief what she wants to happen. There's a gritty inner-city drama that looks at the choices black men are forced to make under corrupt systems with Quentin, Emmett, Ronnie and Reg. Ronnie turned himself in last week, confessing to Coogies murder. Do we believe Andrea's parents really told her she couldn't date until she's 18, or was she just letting Kevin down easy? Detective Cruz (Armando Riesco) is also on the brink of trouble and is trying to cover his tracks after telling Ronnie he had a suspect in custody (Coogie) after. Im not sure where Brandons character is headed, but the options on the table seem more predictable than Regs uncertain future. With the end of its first season in sight, The Chi races toward closure for its myriad characters. In 2014, Riesco earned a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for his role as Elliot Ortiz in THE HAPPIEST SONGS PLAY LAST. When Brandon comes back with a box of fish to replace what Luis stole, Chef instructs Brandon to throw the fish out and tell Luis that hes fired. Armando Cruz This is a woman he impregnated, by rape, when she was a teenager. He cant even share what he wanted to be as a kid. But that didnt stop what happened to him and to our family. Not every Chicago hustle is as dangerous as gun running, sometimes its just bitter wives, selling their cheating husbands shoes. Hes forced to go stay with his mother, Laverne (Sonja Sohn), and her boyfriend. Detective (uncredited) 1 episode, 2019 Jeff Dlugolecki . Sonny followed after his father, but the death pushed Quentin in the opposite direction. His brother says that since he likes to play with guns, he has to be in his gang. Last year, then-Chicago Police Supt. In the slower storylines, we have Emmett reaching some sort of peace treaty with the mother of his child (and her new boyfriend, apparently). Single dad Emmett (Jacob Latimore) has children with several woman, including Tiff (Hannah Hall). Brandon tries to calm him down, rinses his shirt with a water hose, and tells him to go straight home. He gave Trice the shipping manifests to let his crew know where to find the ATF guns they stole from the rail yard and was at the gun buyback when Quentin showed up with boxes of them. Ronnie, whos now outside bleeding through his bandages and shirt, left the house when Cruz began his search, and he starts looking for a new place to lay low and rest. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, youll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. Brandon and his cousin are still great together. Any idea if this was done on purpose? Again, this a story line that has been really resolved. He arrives at Sonnys to see his brother beaten unconscious and lying on the ground. I really hate that . Food Truck Owner #1 1 episode, 2018 . He gets nervous and keeps walking, but the officers hop out of the car and stop him. He even goes as far as stupidly intervening on the other Detective's case when he goes talk to Brandon. A year later, Richard co-wrote (with Robert Egan) a one-man show, Fighting Shadows, based on what happened to him as a gang member. Weve seen other characters being threatened before, but until this moment, we havent seen what could possibly cause him to back down from confrontation. Before its premiere at 8 p.m. Sunday on Showtime, the season three opener of The Chi will be available for free viewing starting Friday on streaming platforms, on demand, on YouTube and at SHO.com. Meanwhile, the girl Kevin likes, Andrea (Mariah Gordon), is throwing a party because her parents are out of town. Brandon changes his shirt, moves a gun from his waistband to his backpack, and heads home, too. Im pulling hard that we get a flashback to Ethel in her 20s or 30s in Season 2. Did Cirie go too far by bringing family matters into the game? Later, Quentin runs into Tracy, silent and staring at the mural painted in memory of her dead son. The Chi Hits Home With Post-Trauma Complexities, The Chi Moves On To Confrontation And Consequences, Knowing Who To Trust Isnt Always A Slam Dunk On The Chi, Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas vie for Lightfoot and Garcas supporters, Three things to know about Chicagos City Council races. Arionne Nettles is a digital producer at WBEZ. And although showrunner Lena Waithe. But that didnt stop what happened to him and to our family. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth. Jake had stolen the gun from his brother and gave it to Kevin to protect himself. NM: Twice this episode we saw Reggie give the boys terrible advice how to make girls jealous and then how to conquer fear but lets consider: Who taught Reg? All will be performing from home to assure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brandon says he wont do that and quits. And apparently without the capacity for introspection. he only started acting that way once Ronnie got out of prison. The one thing Reg clearly does care about is Jake and providing for him in the absence of their parents. The detective murdered Jason by stepping on his throat, cutting of Jasons air supply with his foot. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Its why Quentin couldnt be satisfied with a job that just allowed him to make a living. As we wind down the season, EJs mother shows up to relieve Emmett of his father duties. The Chi has done a great job of creating tension so I expected to see Emmett get attacked or harassed by cops. Although elderly and ailing herself, she saved Ronnies life multiple times in a single episode. The world within the show came into focus as Brandon, Emmett, Ronnie and Kevin were contained to one intersecting story. The Weeknd responded to a Rolling Stone story claiming the show is a rape fantasy with a clip of his character calling the mag irrelevant. The job is to take the guns to a Chicago Police Department gun buyback at a local church. I wonder what Tracys reaction to this will be. And its not a stretch that other Chicagoans may see themselves in the characters, too. The police officer who finally caught Britain's once most-wanted man Michael Sams after he murdered one woman and held another hostage in 1991 and 1992 has revealed chilling details about his arrest. Im not upset that another show based in Chicago has violence in it because. His friends say as much and Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine sells Ronnies constant pain. Things you buy through our links may earnNew Yorka commission. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Ronnie is just barely alive. I hope he gets the chance to and isnt killed. Detective cruz. He was a good person with an infectious smile who was hardworking and loved taking care of other people. Affiliation Theres a gritty inner-city drama that looks at the choices black men are forced to make under corrupt systems with Quentin, Emmett, Ronnie and Reg. Lets Do the Thing: How Online Were You in February 2023? Kevin and his friends go, and the scene is a nice break from the intensity of whats going on in the kids lives. He seems depressed and way less optimistic than he was on Season 1. Quentin isnt the only person who gets a surprise. Read next weeks recap after the episode airs on Showtime next Sunday. 1987-present. They both see a positive alternative to the illegal activities around them. In 2018, she will co-star in Showtime's THE CHI, created and executive produced by Lena Waithe. 1. Also, in Season 1 it seemed like his girlfriend was pregnant, but she isn't on the show on season 2. comments Online. Latimores character has a lot going on for himself, including being a single dad with multiple children and checking in with some of the younger cast members on the show. His television credits include BULL, POWER, THE FAMILY, VINYL, SNEAKY PETE, UNFORGETTABLE, BLUE BLOODS, ELEMENTARY, A GIFTED MAN, ARMY WIVES, ROYAL PAINS, LAW & ORDER, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and FRINGE. We even see a little glimpse of a smile from Kevin as he finally joins in, too, which is the most fun weve seen him have so far in the series. I didn't find Det. Her kitchen is brightly painted. We find out where the gun used to shoot Ronnie came from when Kevins friend Jake (Michael Epps) goes to see his older brother to get a haircut. Riesco collaborates with Manhattan Theatre Clubs education program, helping at-risk youth in public high schools and correctional facilities develop a voice through theater. Biographical Information Appearances "The Chi" is back for a third season minus it's biggest star. Now, theyre waiting on SCOTUS. 1. intertwining paths and showing how everything isn't so black and white. Tracy says nothing to him. I love Yolonda Ross! To his credit, Brandon confesses to Jerrika and then she confesses that she too stepped out during their break. Emmetts plot also does a great job of bringing Amir and the corner store into the fold. Literally, his infected bullet wound is seemingly healed by a pill-addicted doctor. From Jada patching up Ronnies wounds to Kevins sister helping him sneak in the house, this episode briefly touched upon the role of black women during periods of stress and trauma. He gave up his trademark sneakers for socks and sandals. 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