Det. Armando Cruz is a fictional character portrayed by Armando Riesco in the TV series The Chi.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 40 years old.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 66 aired so far and have accumulated 245 positive votes.
The character of Det. Armando Cruz is mainly associated with Ronnie Davis.
Episodes16
Pilot
episode S1.E1 january 2018Series premiere. A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the South Side of Chicago and connects the lives of Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett, and Kevin in wholly unexpected ways.
Alee
episode S1.E2 january 2018Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he's made a mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett's carefree life is upended. Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his crush on Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation.
Ghosts
episode S1.E3 january 2018Brandon asks Kevin for help. Laverne and Greavy make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Amir looks to capitalize on Emmett's side gig while Quentin returns to town to launch his own investigation.
Quaking Grass
episode S1.E4 january 2018Brandon seeks refuge after Jerrika kicks him out. A physically and mentally ailing Ronnie runs into Rafiq. Meanwhile, Quentin takes a valued item from Trice while Kevin's quest ends with Brandon making a bad deal with Reg.
Penetrate a Fraud
episode S1.E6 february 2018Brandon's actions jeopardize his relationship with Jerrika. Ronnie uncovers secrets about his surrogate son's past and gives a crucial piece of information to the police. Meanwhile, Emmett's shoe hustle goes awry.
The Whistle
episode S1.E7 february 2018Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker. Emmett spends an eye-opening day with Quentin. At the roller rink, Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention.
Namaste Muthaf**ka
episode S1.E9 march 2018Brandon branches out on his own, while Emmett searches for his son after Tiffany takes him away. Ronnie seeks redemption at a mosque where he meets Rafiq. Kevin tries to stop his best friend from going down a dark path.
Ease on Down the Road
episode S1.E10 march 2018Ronnie faces his past crimes. Meanwhile, Brandon's plan to finance his business goes awry. Kevin stars in the school play and attends a cast party with his friends. Emmett decides to fight for full custody. Season finale.
Every Day I'm Hustlin'
episode S2.E2 april 2019Brandon begrudgingly puts on a front to help Jerrika land a new client. Reg must answer to the leadership of the 63rd St. Mob. Ronnie reels from devastating news and makes a deal with an inmate. Emmett adjusts to his new living situation and starts another side hustle with Amir. Kevin is forced to make a difficult decision. New Detective Toussaint investigates a South Side home invasion.
Past Due
episode S2.E3 april 2019Brandon gets a new opportunity. Kevin and Maisha form an unlikely friendship. Emmett takes on more responsibility at work. Cruz deals with blowback from Ronnie's confession. Ronnie receives shocking news. Toussaint gets a lead on her case.
Showdown
episode S2.E4 april 2019Brandon stresses over The After Taste Food Competition and makes a deal with Emmett. An accident at Sonny's threatens Emmett's job. Kevin, Jake and Papa cause mayhem on picture day at school. Ronnie adjusts to a new life he didn't expect.
Feeling The Heat
episode S2.E5 may 2019Brandon and Emmett come together for some Chicago summer fun on a hottest days of the year. Kevin deals with a death in the family. Ronnie reconnects with Rafiq and gets helpful advice. Reg and Douda forms a plan to fix the gang's problem.
Blind Eye
episode S2.E7 may 2019Detective Cruz is left to make a difficult choice. Brandon gets some insight into Douda's past. Jerrika drops a bomb about her career. Emmett tries to figure out who Keisha is dating. Ronnie opens up to Jada, who helps him heal old wounds.
Lean Into It
episode S2.E8 june 2019Brandon takes a big step with Jerrika. A new opportunity forces Emmett's hand. Kevin makes a new friend and a fateful decision. Ronnie spirals out of control.
Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings
episode S2.E9 june 2019Brandon and Emmett hatch a plan. Emmett starts his new job. Ronnie deals with the consequences of his actions. Kevin gets into hot water with his mom. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make an exciting discovery.
The Scorpion and the Frog
episode S2.E10 june 2019Brandon is faced with a life-altering decision. Emmett takes a step toward adulthood and Kevin tries out a new look. A trip down South leads Ronnie to confront his demons. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make a big arrest.
- Pilot
- Alee
- Ghosts
- Quaking Grass
- Penetrate a Fraud
- The Whistle
- Namaste Muthaf**ka
- Ease on Down the Road
- Every Day I'm Hustlin'
- Past Due
- Showdown
- Feeling The Heat
- Blind Eye
- Lean Into It
- Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings
- The Scorpion and the Frog
Best moments9
- Detective Cruz is left to make a difficult choice. Brandon gets some insight into Douda's past. Jerrika drops a bomb about her career. Emmett tries to figure out who Keisha is dating. Ronnie opens up to Jada, who helps him heal old wounds.
- Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he's made a mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett's carefree life is upended. Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his crush on Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation.
- Brandon asks Kevin for help. Laverne and Greavy make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Amir looks to capitalize on Emmett's side gig while Quentin returns to town to launch his own investigation.
- Brandon seeks refuge after Jerrika kicks him out. A physically and mentally ailing Ronnie runs into Rafiq. Meanwhile, Quentin takes a valued item from Trice while Kevin's quest ends with Brandon making a bad deal with Reg.
- Ronnie faces his past crimes. Meanwhile, Brandon's plan to finance his business goes awry. Kevin stars in the school play and attends a cast party with his friends. Emmett decides to fight for full custody. Season finale.
- Series premiere. A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the South Side of Chicago and connects the lives of Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett, and Kevin in wholly unexpected ways.
- Brandon's actions jeopardize his relationship with Jerrika. Ronnie uncovers secrets about his surrogate son's past and gives a crucial piece of information to the police. Meanwhile, Emmett's shoe hustle goes awry.
- Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker. Emmett spends an eye-opening day with Quentin. At the roller rink, Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention.
- Brandon branches out on his own, while Emmett searches for his son after Tiffany takes him away. Ronnie seeks redemption at a mosque where he meets Rafiq. Kevin tries to stop his best friend from going down a dark path.
- Blind Eye
- Alee
- Ghosts
- Quaking Grass
- Ease on Down the Road
- Pilot
- Penetrate a Fraud
- The Whistle
- Namaste Muthaf**ka