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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 , 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
Season 5 ongoing
Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology
July 19, 2020
3 seasons, 20 episodes
25–39 min
Pending
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
Pending
Hush
Drama
December 1, 2022
2 seasons, 16 episodes
29–38 min
Pending
Wicked City Supernatural drama
December 1, 2022
2 seasons, 14 episodes
32–45 min
Renewed[7]
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
Pending
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Makeup X Breakup
Comedy drama
September 13, 2016
2 seasons, 21 episodes
21–33 min
Season 3 due to premiere on June 6, 2024[8] [7]
The Rich and the Ruthless Satire
July 28, 2017
3 seasons, 18 episodes
18–31 min
Ended[a] [9]
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
Pending
Millennials
Sitcom
February 25, 2021
2 seasons, 12 episodes
34–37 min
Pending
Partners in Rhyme
Comedy
November 18, 2021
2 seasons, 15 episodes
27–38 min
Pending
À La Carte
Comedy drama
May 12, 2022
2 seasons, 16 episodes
30–35 min
Pending
Send Help
Dark comedy
August 11, 2022
1 season, 7 episodes
25–34 min
Pending
Unscripted [ edit ] Docuseries [ edit ]
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
56 min
Miniseries ongoing
Reality [ edit ]
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
Season 2 ongoing
Notorious Queens
Reality
March 31, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
42–48 min
Ended
Awaiting release
Deb's House [7] Reality competition
June 14, 2024[8]
TBA
TBA
Pending
Variety [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Social Society
Talk show
February 21, 2021
2 seasons, 36 episodes
45–61 min
Pending
Stand-up comedy [ edit ]
Title
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Comedy Underground
December 31, 2013
2 seasons, 8 episodes
31–70 min
Ended
Co-productions [ edit ]
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
Specials [ edit ] 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
West Philly, Baby [10] Drama
TBA
1 season, 6 episodes
TBA
Series order
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Involved [11] Comedy drama
TBA
TBA
TBA
Series order
References [ edit ]
^ 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 . ^ a b c "Music Industry Legend Deb Antney Searches for Hottest Female MC in ALLBLK's First Competition Reality Series, "Deb's House" (Press release). AMC Networks. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.^ a b "AMC Networks' June Highlights Include "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Domino Day," "My Life is Murder" and "Snowpiercer" Binge" (Press release). AMC Networks. May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 27, 2021 . ^ del Rosario, Alexandre (June 24, 2021). " . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 24, 2021 . ^ 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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