Allblk

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 2014.^[1][2]

ALLBLK

Type of site	VOD streaming service
Available in	English
Headquarters	United States
Area served	United States, Canada, The Caribbean
Owner	AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson
Key people	Robert L. Johnson (founder), Brett Dismuke - General Manager
URL	allblk.tv
Launched	2014

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.^[3]

On January 6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched, as Allblk.^[4] The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as "Allwaysblk".^[5]

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	4 seasons, 24 episodes	30–42 min.	Renewed^[6]
Terror Lake Drive	Drama thriller anthology	July 19, 2020	2 seasons, 13 episodes	25–39 min.	Season 3 due to premiere on November 16, 2023^[6]
Covenant	Drama anthology	October 14, 2021	1 season, 8 episodes	26–41 min.	Ended
Lace	Legal drama	November 4, 2021	2 seasons, 16 episodes	26–54 min.	Pending
Hush	Drama	December 1, 2022	1 season, 8 episodes	29–38 min.	Season 2 due to premiere in November 2023^[6]
Wicked City	Supernatural drama	December 1, 2022	1 season, 6 episodes	32–45 min.	Season 2 due to premiere in October 2023^[6]
Snap	Psychological thriller anthology	December 22, 2022	1 season, 6 episodes	26–39 min.	Pending
Judge Me Not	Legal drama	May 25, 2023	1 season, 8 episodes	36–45 min.	Pending

Comedy

Title	Genre	Premiere	Seasons	Length	Status
Makeup X Breakup	Comedy drama	September 13, 2016	2 seasons, 21 episodes	21–33 min.	Pending
The Rich and the Ruthless	Satire	July 28, 2017	3 seasons, 18 episodes	18–31 min.	Ended^[a]^[7]
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.	Season 2 ongoing
Send Help	Dark comedy	August 11, 2022	1 season, 7 episodes	25–34 min.	Pending

Unscripted

Docuseries

Title	Genre	Premiere	Seasons	Length	Status
Naked Hustle	Docuseries	August 1, 2018	1 season, 6 episodes	26–29 min.	Ended
Behind Her Faith	Docuseries	March 25, 2020	1 season, 4 episodes	23–25 min.	Ended
A Closer Look	Music docuseries	November 5, 2020	1 season, 6 episodes	50–57 min.	Ended

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	1 season, 6 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.	Pending

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

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	Comedy	May 21, 2021	57 min.

Upcoming original programming

Drama

Title	Genre	Premiere	Seasons	Length	Status
West Philly, Baby^[8]	Drama	TBA	1 season, 6 episodes	TBA	Series order

Comedy

Title	Genre	Premiere	Seasons	Length	Status
Involved^[9]	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. "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". Shadow and Act. November 28, 2016.
4. "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
5. Stalcup, Jamie (May 24, 2022). "ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean". Worldscreen. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
6. "ALLBLK's 2023 "Shoot Your Shot" Casting Call Results Revealed: Ashanti Harris to Star Opposite Omarion in New Dramedy "Involved"" (Press release). AMC Networks. June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
7. Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
8. del Rosario, Alexandre (June 24, 2021). "'West Philly, Baby': Drama Series Inspired By Colman Domingo Play 'Dot' Greenlighted At AMC Networks' ALLBLK". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
9. 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+.

External links

• Official website