JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 3, 2018 staradvertiser.com SOUTH SIDE DRAMA Brandon (Jason Mitchell) looks for a place to go after Jerrika (Tiffany Boone) kicks him out in a new episode of The Chi. Elsewhere, Ronnie (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) is weary, and Kevin’s (Alex Hibbert) quest ends in a bad deal for Brandon. Set in Chicago’s notorious South Side, the new 10-episode drama was created by Emmy winner Lena Waithe. Airing Sunday, Jan. 28, on Showtime. WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE LIVE @ THE LEGISLATURE Join Senate and House leadership as they discuss upcoming legislation and issues of importance to the community. TOMORROW, 8:30AM | CHANNEL 49 | olelo.org/49 olelo.org ON THE COVER | THE CHI Life in the Windy City Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ shines trays Ronnie, a drifter. Carefree teen Emmett buzz for the actor’s portrayal of a World War II spotlight on Chicago’s South Side (Jacob Latimore, “The Maze Runner,” 2014) veteran. He began his career in such films as suddenly finds himself with new responsibili- “Contraband” (2012) and “Broken City” (2013) ties, which he handles with advice from his before gaining attention from critics for his role By Kyla Brewer mother, Jada (Yolanda Ross, “Stranger Inside,” as rapper Eazy-E in the 2015 biopic “Straight TV Media 2001). Meanwhile, Det. Cruz (Armando Riesco, Outta Compton.” “Garden State,” 2004) keeps a watchful eye as Playwright, actor, photographer and docu- hicago may be known for deep-dish he strives for justice, not incarceration. mentarian Mwine was nominated for an NAACP pizza, the Sears Tower and the Bears, but “The Chi” is executive produced by Waithe, Image Award for his role in a national touring Cthe Windy City is also notorious for un- Elwood Reid (“Hawaii Five-0”), Aaron Kaplan production of “Six Degrees of Separation” usually high crime rates. Beyond the statistics (“Life in Pieces”), Rick Famuyiwa (“Dope,” in 1992. He made his film debut in “Blood and the headlines are stories of vibrant people 2015) and recording artist Common, an out- Diamond” (2006), and his TV credits include struggling for a better life, and a new series spoken Chicago native. The Grammy-winning “Heroes,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” shines a light on life on the city’s South Side. rapper is undeniably excited to bring the story “The Riches” and “Treme.” A group of people find themselves bound of his city to prime time. Mwine’s “The Chi” co-star Ross also had a together when tragedy strikes their neighbor- “This is the story I want to tell about our city,” role in HBO’s “Treme.” Her work in the cabler’s hood in “The Chi,” airing Sunday, Jan. 28, on Common said in a promo for the show. “We are “Stranger Inside” earned her a nomination for Showtime. The gritty, 10-episode drama was a colorful, incredible, beautiful people that are an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut created by Emmy winner Lena Waithe (“Master dealing with some tough situations.” Performance. She’s appeared in other prime- of None”), who based the series on her experi- While police procedurals are familiar time hits, such as “Third Watch,” “Law & ences growing up in Chicago. The program prime-time fare, fewer series explore Order” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” introduces viewers to a diverse community how people in rough neighborhoods Like Ross, Riesco is a “Law & Order” that includes youngsters, parents, dreamers, a cope with the day-to-day challenges alum, though he’s more well known drifter and a benevolent cop seeking justice. of life in the city. Showtime’s series for his work in the independent “I hope when they watch the show, they con- takes a multigenerational approach films “Pieces of April” (2003) and nect with these characters. The truth is we’re with an ensemble cast that ranges “Garden State” (2004), along with all a lot more alike than we think,” Waithe said in from child actors to seasoned veter- the Hollywood action flick “National Treasure” (2004), the ac- a trailer for the show. ans of film and television. claimed drama “25th Jason Mitchell (“Mudbound,” 2017) leads Mitchell is a rising star Hour” (2002) and the the ensemble cast as Brandon, an aspiring in Hollywood, thanks romantic comedy chef who dreams of one day opening a restau- to his recent turn in “Fever Pitch” (2005). rant with his girlfriend, Jerrika (Tiffany Boone, “Mudbound,” which “The Following”). Young actor Alex Hibbert debuted at the (“Moonlight,” 2016) plays Brandon’s brother, Sundance Film Kevin, a pre-teen whose life is disrupted Festival last January Jason Mitchell when he witnesses something shocking. and garnered stars in “The Chi” Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine (“Heroes”) por- significant Oscar 2 STAR CHANNELS JANUARy 28 - FebruARY 3, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer Hope asks Roman not her fears. Lulu feels frustrated. Jason makes TV Media to get involved in the a declaration. Nathan decides to take a break. murder investigation. Kim shares some good news. Anna receives For the week of January 22 - 26 Sonny listens in on an an unexpected guest. Finn feels grateful. Amy incriminating conver- makes a grand gesture. Sonny and Jason arrive sation between Brady just in time. Carly appears to be useful. Finn The Bold and the Beautiful and Eve. Will talks to gets in much deeper. Ridge suffers a meltdown after he learns of Marlena about his at- The Young and the Restless Steffy and Bill’s night together. Hope visits traction to Paul. The Cane moves back in with Lily when they return Liam and tells him what she’s been up to since stunning source of from Paris. Lily is uneasy when Cane tells her leaving Los Angeles. Brooke becomes con- Steve’s dizzy spells Sam needs to sleep in their room until his nurs- cerned for Ridge and Bill’s safety when Steffy is found. Roman tells ery is ready. Charlie is happy that his parents confides in her about her night with Bill. Ridge Christian LeBlanc a lie to protect some- are back together, but Mattie is more reserved. angrily confronts Bill about his actions regard- stars in “The one he loves. Sonny Young and the Mattie privately tells Lily that she still doesn’t ing Steffy. Hope tells Steffy she’s back for confronts Brady about Restless” trust Cane. Abby suggests during a video chat good, and Steffy reveals her pregnancy. Sally overhearing him con- with the Abbots that Dina come live with her in thinks Hope might be a threat to her dream to fess to murder. Paul Paris for a while. Jack gives the OK as long as be with Liam, so she and Darlita do some dig- and Will bond. Kayla is worried about Steve’s it’s temporary. Billy is surprised when Phyllis ging for information. Steffy is shocked when, health. Abigail has questions for Gabi about sets up a double date with Hilary and Ravi. after begging for forgiveness, Liam suggests the murder. Lani becomes uncomfortable as During dinner, Ravi gets confused when Hilary an alternate scenario. Brooke confronts Bill JJ looks forward to being a father. Valerie tells asks a lot of questions. Billy tells Ravi that about his betrayal of his son. Hoping to comfort Eli that Lani is pregnant. Eric and Jennifer have Hilary has baby fever. Hilary tells Billy and Phyllis Steffy, Bill admits his true feelings for her and a heated argument when he hides his feelings that she doesn’t need a man and will become a advises her not to let anyone bring shame on for her. Gabi turns the tables on Abigail. Rafe mother on her own. Hilary meets with a doctor her. Ridge asks Liam to forgive Steffy and get and Eli gain ground on the murder investigation. who explains the process of egg freezing and revenge against Bill. Chad and Kate bond over their shared grief and sperm donation. When Devon finds her doing anger. Lani covers with Eli about her pregnancy. Days of Our Lives research, Hilary tells him she’s selling GC Buzz Abigail comes upon a shocking development. General Hospital to fund her dream of having a child. Devon of- Rafe finds an unusual murder weapon, which Anna pleads with Sonny. Jordan becomes con- fers to buy back GC Buzz, but Hilary plays coy. leads him and Hope to a suspect. Gabi turns to cerned. 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JANUARy 28 - FebruARY 3, 2018 STAR CHANNELS 3 BEST BETS Sunday doughnuts, they’ll have to combine them to er and decides to go to night school to learn create a unified design. how to own her own business. The Chi SHOW 8 p.m. Tuesday Thursday When Jerrika (Tiffany Boone) kicks him out, Intervention Top Chef Brandon (Jason Mitchell) seeks refuge else- A&E 7 p.m. BRAVO 7 p.m. where in this new episode.