Internet video on demand service
ALLBLK (typeset as ALLBLK in press materials but stylized allblk in its logotype; pronounced as "all-black"; ALLWAYSBLK in Canada and the Caribbean), formerly Urban Movie Channel (UMC ) is an over-the-top SVOD service operated by the AMC Networks . It was formed by Robert L. Johnson (the founder of Black Entertainment Television , whose parent company operates BET+ ) in November 2014.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
The service features original movies and television series aimed at African American audiences, including live stand-up performances, documentaries and reality series, and stage plays.[ 4]
On January 6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched, as ALLBLK.[ 5] [ 6]
Original programming [ edit ] Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status 5th Ward The Series Drama March 2, 2018 2 seasons, 12 episodes 40–65 min Ended Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy Drama May 4, 2018 3 seasons, 18 episodes 30–41 min Ended Bronx SIU Action drama thriller July 18, 2018 2 seasons, 14 episodes 29–55 min Ended 40 and Single Romance drama October 10, 2018 1 season, 6 episodes 49–61 min Ended Jacqueline and Jilly Drama December 5, 2018 1 season, 6 episodes 22 min Ended A House Divided Soap opera July 18, 2019 5 seasons, 34 episodes 31–51 min Ended Stuck with You Drama February 12, 2020 2 seasons, 12 episodes 35–48 min Ended Double Cross Crime drama May 12, 2020 5 seasons, 30 episodes 30–42 min Ended[ 7] Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology July 19, 2020 3 seasons, 20 episodes 25–39 min Ended Covenant Drama anthology October 14, 2021 1 season, 8 episodes 26–41 min Ended Lace Legal drama November 4, 2021 2 seasons, 14 episodes 26–54 min Ended Hush Drama December 1, 2022 2 seasons, 16 episodes 29–38 min Ended Wicked City Supernatural drama December 1, 2022 3 seasons, 16 episodes 32–45 min Pending Snap Psychological thriller anthology December 22, 2022 1 season, 6 episodes 26–39 min Ended Judge Me Not Legal drama May 25, 2023 1 season, 8 episodes 36–45 min Ended Conspirators Thriller January 2, 2025 1 season, 8 episodes 31 min Season 1 ongoing
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status Makeup X Breakup Comedy drama September 13, 2016 3 seasons, 22 episodes 21–33 min Pending The Rich and the Ruthless Satire July 28, 2017 3 seasons, 18 episodes 18–31 min Ended[ a] [ 8] Minimum Wage Comedy September 30, 2017 1 season, 6 episodes 22–23 min Ended Ladies of the Law Comedy October 31, 2018 1 season, 6 episodes 22–31 min Ended For the Love of Jason Romantic comedy November 11, 2020 2 seasons, 12 episodes 24–26 min Ended Millennials Sitcom February 25, 2021 2 seasons, 12 episodes 34–37 min Ended Partners in Rhyme Comedy November 18, 2021 2 seasons, 15 episodes 27–38 min Ended À La Carte Comedy drama May 12, 2022 2 seasons, 16 episodes 30–35 min Ended Send Help Dark comedy August 11, 2022 1 season, 7 episodes 25–34 min Ended
Title Subject Premiere Seasons Length Status Naked Hustle Strip clubs August 1, 2018 6 episodes 26–29 min Miniseries Behind Her Faith Celebrity/Faith March 25, 2020 1 season, 4 episodes 23–25 min Ended A Closer Look Music November 5, 2020 1 season, 6 episodes 50–57 min Ended Supa Girlz Dance March 7, 2024 6 episodes 41–56 min Miniseries
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Trash vs Treasure Reality July 15, 2018 1 season, 3 episodes 42–50 min Ended My Mane Problem Reality March 3, 2021 2 seasons, 14 episodes 26–30 min Pending Notorious Queens Reality March 31, 2021 1 season, 6 episodes 42–48 min Ended
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Social Society Talk show February 21, 2021 2 seasons, 36 episodes 45–61 min Ended
Title Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Comedy Underground December 31, 2013 2 seasons, 8 episodes 31–70 min Ended
Title Genre Partner Premiere Seasons Length Status Omega: The Gift & The Curse Music docuseries WE tv March 6, 2023 5 episodes 31–36 min Miniseries
Title Genre Prev. network(s) Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Kold x Windy (season 2)[ 9] Drama WE tv August 8, 2024 1 season, 7 episodes 37–42 min Pending
These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
Upcoming original programming [ edit ] Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status Wild Rose [ 10] Crime thriller TBA TBA TBA Pre-production
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status Involved [ 11] Comedy drama TBA TBA TBA Series order
^ Lee, Ashley (November 5, 2014). "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel" . The Hollywood Reporter ^ "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel" . NALIP . November 6, 2014.^ "About Us" . ALLBLK . Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 .^ "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)" . Shadow and Act . November 28, 2016.^ "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic .^ Stalcup, Jamie (May 24, 2022). "ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean" . Worldscreen . Retrieved August 11, 2022 . ^ "Jeff Logan of 'Double Cross' Talks Final Season and Fighting Ignorance" . SwagHer Magazine . January 30, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024 .^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 27, 2021 . ^ "AMC Networks' August Highlights Include "Snowpiercer," "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Signora Volpe," "Kold x Windy" and More!" (Press release). AMC Networks. July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024 .^ Shanfeld, Ethan (October 30, 2024). "Omarion to Star as Charismatic Hitman in Drama Series 'Wild Rose' From Allblk (EXCLUSIVE)" . Variety . Retrieved October 31, 2024 . ^ White, Peter (April 10, 2023). "Omarion To Star In AllBlk Series 'Involved', Based On Pop Star's Life, With Casting Call Set For Co-Lead" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 10, 2023 .
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