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 | 28–33 min | Pending |
Comedy
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
| Makeup X Breakup | Comedy drama | September 13, 2016 | 3 seasons, 22 episodes | 21–33 min | Ended |
| 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 | Ended |
| 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.
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
- ^ 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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