Lena Waithe Says 'The Chi' Season 6 Will Be 'Most Emotional' Yet and Gives 'Twenties' Update (Exclusive)
etonline.comLena Waithe promises that good things are coming down the line for fans of and BET's ET spoke with the Emmy winner about the third round of her Rising Voices initiative in partnership with Indeed and 271 Films, and the show creator gave some much-needed updates about the return of her highly anticipated series.Showtime renewed for season 6 back in August, while its fifth season was still airing.
Although Waithe couldn't give ET a premiere date, she teased that the upcoming season will be «unlike any other season of before.»«It'll be a very unique season, everybody will find out why very soon,» the Hillman Grad production founder shared. «It's a very exciting development and it's because of the love and the energy and the loyalty of our community.
We don' even call 'em fans, it's a community.»«I feel like it's probably one of the most emotional seasons. I know last season was very emotional, but this season's even more emotional,» she added. «And we heard from the fellas, they want a little bit more...
grit, there is that as well. And, you know, it's , everybody's not gonna survive this season.»Season 5 delved deeper into the joys and complications of fans' favorite characters: Keisha (Birgundi Baker) and Emmett (Jacob Latimore) came to terms with their feelings for one another as the latter got on better terms with Tiff (Hannaha Hall) as they co-parented.
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