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ALLBLK
Allblk logo.svg
Type of site
VOD streaming service
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedUnited States, Canada, the Caribbean
OwnerAMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson
Key people Robert L. Johnson (founder)
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, 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 minPending
Covenant Drama anthology October 14, 20211 season, 8 episodes26–41 minEnded
Lace Legal drama November 4, 20212 seasons, 14 episodes26–54 minPending
Hush Drama December 1, 20222 seasons, 16 episodes29–38 minPending
Wicked City Supernatural drama December 1, 20223 seasons, 16 episodes32–45 minSeason 3 ongoing
Snap Psychological thriller anthology December 22, 20221 season, 6 episodes26–39 minEnded
Judge Me Not Legal drama May 25, 20231 season, 8 episodes36–45 minPending

Comedy

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Makeup X Breakup Comedy drama September 13, 20163 seasons, 22 episodes21–33 minPending
The Rich and the Ruthless Satire July 28, 20173 seasons, 18 episodes18–31 minEnded [lower-alpha 1] [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 minPending
Millennials Sitcom February 25, 20212 seasons, 12 episodes34–37 minPending
Partners in Rhyme Comedy November 18, 20212 seasons, 15 episodes27–38 minPending
À La Carte Comedy drama May 12, 20222 seasons, 16 episodes30–35 minPending
Send Help Dark comedy August 11, 20221 season, 7 episodes25–34 minPending

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 minPending
Notorious Queens Reality March 31, 20211 season, 6 episodes42–48 minEnded

Variety

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

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) [9] Drama WE tv August 8, 20241 season, 7 episodes37–42 minPending

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 [10] Crime thriller TBATBATBAPre-production

Comedy

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Involved [11] Comedy drama TBATBATBASeries order

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References

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  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.
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Notes

  1. Moved to BET+.