Black Market with Michael K. Williams

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Black Market with Michael K. Williams is a television series that airs on VICELAND, and is hosted by Michael K. Williams. The series features Williams journeying into the dangerous world of illicit trade. [1] In the first season, Williams hangs out with thieves, poachers, drug users, gun runners, and possible killers to learn why crime pays for them. [2]

In the second season, Williams invites guest hosts from all over the world to explore global black markets, including poaching, smuggling, and underground fights. [3]

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References

  1. "Black Market with Michael K. Williams (TV Series 2016– )", iMDb, retrieved August 27, 2017
  2. "Michael K. Williams Shines A Light On The Black Market". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
  3. "Black Market - VICELAND". VICELAND. Retrieved 2017-08-27.