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] The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as "ALLWAYSBLK".[6]

Original programming

Drama

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

Comedy

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

Unscripted

Docuseries

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

Reality

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

Variety

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Social Society Talk show February 21, 2021 2 seasons, 36 episodes 45–61 min Ended

Stand-up comedy

Title Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Comedy Underground December 31, 2013 2 seasons, 8 episodes 31–70 min Ended

Co-productions

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

Continuations

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

Specials

These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.

Title Genre Premiere Length
Lil Duval: Living My Best Life Stand-up comedy May 21, 2021 57 min
Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down Stand-up comedy May 30, 2024 63 min

Upcoming original programming

Drama

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Wild Rose[10] Crime thriller TBA TBA TBA Pre-production

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Involved[11] Comedy drama TBA TBA TBA Series order

References

  1. ^ Lee, Ashley (November 5, 2014). "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. ^ "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel". NALIP. November 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "About Us". ALLBLK. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". Shadow and Act. November 28, 2016.
  5. ^ "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. ^ Stalcup, Jamie (May 24, 2022). "ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean". Worldscreen. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  7. ^ "Jeff Logan of 'Double Cross' Talks Final Season and Fighting Ignorance". SwagHer Magazine. January 30, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (October 30, 2024). "Omarion to Star as Charismatic Hitman in Drama Series 'Wild Rose' From Allblk (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  11. ^ 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.

Notes

  1. ^ Moved to BET+.
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