ALLBLK ("all-black"; stylized as ALLBLK or allblk; ALLWAYSBLK in Canada and the Caribbean; formerly Urban Movie Channel, UMC) is an over-the-top SVOD service operated by AMC Networks. It was formed by Robert L. Johnson (the founder of Black Entertainment Television, whose parent company operates BET+) in November 2014.123
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
|
Ended7
|
| 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
|
Ended
|
| 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
|
Ended
|
| Wild Rose
|
Crime thriller
|
March 12, 2026
|
1 season, 8 episodes
|
32–43 min
|
Pending
|
| Jupiter Jones
|
Legal drama
|
May 7, 2026
|
1 season, 8 episodes
|
32 min
|
Season 1 ongoing
|
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
|
Endeda8
|
| 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
|
| G.R.I.T.S.
|
Comedy drama
|
October 30, 2025
|
1 season, 6 episodes
|
35–43 min
|
Pending
|
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)
|
Drama
|
WE tv
|
August 8, 2024
|
1 season, 7 episodes
|
37–42 min
|
Ended
|
Specials
These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
References
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.
Notes
Notes
External links
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