Brandon Johnson, a key character on The Chi played by Jason Mitchell, died off-screen between seasons 2 and 3. His death was revealed in the season 3 premiere through a eulogy delivered by his mother, but the exact circumstances of how he died were never explicitly shown or detailed on the show
. There are narrative hints and fan theories suggesting that Brandon was killed due to involvement with the mayor or because of conflicts related to the criminal elements in the story. In particular, season 4 features a plotline where Laverne shoots the mayor in retaliation for his apparent involvement in her son's murder, implying the mayor's connection to Brandon's death
. Additionally, some fan speculation points to other characters like Douda or Ronnie Davis being involved indirectly, but these are not confirmed on-screen
. Brandon's off-screen death was a result of the actor Jason Mitchell being fired from the show due to misconduct allegations, which forced the writers to abruptly end the character's storyline without an on-screen death scene
. This sudden exit left many fans dissatisfied due to the lack of closure and clarity around Brandon's fate. In summary, Brandon died off-screen between seasons 2 and 3, likely killed due to entanglements with the mayor or criminal conflicts, but the show never explicitly reveals the full details, reflecting the real-life circumstances behind the actor's departure
