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ALLBLK
Allblk logo.svg
Type of business Joint venture
Type of site
 VOD streaming service
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedUnited States, Canada, the Caribbean
Owners
Founder(s) Robert L. Johnson
URL allblk.tv
LaunchedNovember 2014

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]

Contents

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

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
5th Ward The Series Drama March 2, 20182 seasons, 12 episodes40–65 minEnded
Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy Drama May 4, 20183 seasons, 18 episodes30–41 minEnded
Bronx SIU Action drama thriller July 18, 20182 seasons, 14 episodes29–55 minEnded
40 and Single Romance drama October 10, 20181 season, 6 episodes49–61 minEnded
Jacqueline and Jilly Drama December 5, 20181 season, 6 episodes22 minEnded
A House Divided Soap opera July 18, 20195 seasons, 34 episodes31–51 minEnded
Stuck with You Drama February 12, 20202 seasons, 12 episodes35–48 minEnded
Double Cross Crime drama May 12, 20205 seasons, 30 episodes30–42 minEnded [7]
Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology July 19, 20203 seasons, 20 episodes25–39 minEnded
Covenant Drama anthology October 14, 20211 season, 8 episodes26–41 minEnded
Lace Legal drama November 4, 20212 seasons, 14 episodes26–54 minEnded
Hush Drama December 1, 20222 seasons, 16 episodes29–38 minEnded
Wicked City Supernatural drama December 1, 20223 seasons, 16 episodes32–45 minPending
Snap Psychological thriller anthology December 22, 20221 season, 6 episodes26–39 minEnded
Judge Me Not Legal drama May 25, 20231 season, 8 episodes36–45 minEnded
Conspirators Thriller January 2, 20251 season, 8 episodes28–33 minPending

Comedy

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Makeup X Breakup Comedy drama September 13, 20163 seasons, 22 episodes21–33 minEnded
The Rich and the Ruthless Satire July 28, 20173 seasons, 18 episodes18–31 minEnded [a] [8]
Minimum Wage Comedy September 30, 20171 season, 6 episodes22–23 minEnded
Ladies of the Law Comedy October 31, 20181 season, 6 episodes22–31 minEnded
For the Love of Jason Romantic comedy November 11, 20202 seasons, 12 episodes24–26 minEnded
Millennials Sitcom February 25, 20212 seasons, 12 episodes34–37 minEnded
Partners in Rhyme Comedy November 18, 20212 seasons, 15 episodes27–38 minEnded
À La Carte Comedy drama May 12, 20222 seasons, 16 episodes30–35 minEnded
Send Help Dark comedy August 11, 20221 season, 7 episodes25–34 minEnded
Awaiting release
G.R.I.T.S. [9] Comedy drama October 30, 20251 season, 6 episodes [10] TBAPending

Unscripted

Docuseries

TitleSubjectPremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Naked Hustle Strip clubs August 1, 20186 episodes26–29 minMiniseries
Behind Her FaithCelebrity/FaithMarch 25, 20201 season, 4 episodes23–25 minEnded
A Closer LookMusicNovember 5, 20201 season, 6 episodes50–57 minEnded
Supa GirlzDanceMarch 7, 20246 episodes41–56 minMiniseries

Reality

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Trash vs Treasure Reality July 15, 20181 season, 3 episodes42–50 minEnded
My Mane Problem Reality March 3, 20212 seasons, 14 episodes26–30 minEnded
Notorious Queens Reality March 31, 20211 season, 6 episodes42–48 minEnded

Variety

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Social Society Talk show February 21, 20212 seasons, 36 episodes45–61 minEnded

Stand-up comedy

TitlePremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Comedy UndergroundDecember 31, 20132 seasons, 8 episodes31–70 minEnded

Co-productions

TitleGenrePartnerPremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Omega: The Gift & The CurseMusic docuseries WE tv March 6, 20235 episodes31–36 minMiniseries

Continuations

TitleGenrePrev. network(s)PremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Kold x Windy (season 2) Drama WE tv August 8, 20241 season, 7 episodes37–42 minEnded

Specials

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

TitleGenrePremiereLength
Lil Duval: Living My Best Life Stand-up comedy May 21, 202157 min
Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down Stand-up comedy May 30, 202463 min

Upcoming original programming

Drama

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Wild Rose [11] Crime thriller TBATBATBAPre-production

Comedy

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Involved [12] Comedy drama TBATBATBASeries 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' October Highlights Include "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon," "Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order," "Guts & Glory," "The Red King" and More" (Press release). AMC Networks. September 22, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025– via The Futon Critic.
  10. ↑ "Video: ALLBLK Rolls Out Trailer for New Coming-of-Age Drama Series, "G.R.I.T.S.," Premiering October 30". AMC Networks. October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025– via The Futon Critic.
  11. ↑ Shanfeld, Ethan (October 30, 2024). "Omarion to Star as Charismatic Hitman in Drama Series 'Wild Rose' From Allblk (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  12. ↑ 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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