Internet video on demand service
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]
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 [ edit ] 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. Season 5 ongoing Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology July 19, 2020 3 seasons, 20 episodes 25–39 min. Pending 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. Pending Hush Drama December 1, 2022 2 seasons, 16 episodes 29–38 min. Pending Wicked City Supernatural drama December 1, 2022 2 seasons, 14 episodes 32–45 min. Renewed[7] 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. Pending
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status Makeup X Breakup Comedy drama September 13, 2016 2 seasons, 21 episodes 21–33 min. Renewed[7] The Rich and the Ruthless Satire July 28, 2017 3 seasons, 18 episodes 18–31 min. Ended[a] [8] 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. Pending Send Help Dark comedy August 11, 2022 1 season, 7 episodes 25–34 min. Pending
Unscripted [ edit ] Docuseries [ edit ] 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 56 min. Miniseries ongoing
Reality [ edit ] 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. Season 2 ongoing Notorious Queens Reality March 31, 2021 1 season, 6 episodes 42–48 min. Ended
Variety [ edit ] Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Social Society Talk show February 21, 2021 2 seasons, 36 episodes 45–61 min. Pending
Stand-up comedy [ edit ] Title Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Comedy Underground December 31, 2013 2 seasons, 8 episodes 31–70 min. Ended
Co-productions [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
Upcoming original programming [ edit ] Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status West Philly, Baby [10] Drama TBA 1 season, 6 episodes TBA Series order
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status Involved [11] Comedy drama TBA TBA TBA Series order
Unscripted [ edit ] Reality [ edit ] References [ edit ] ^ 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 . ^ a b c "Music Industry Legend Deb Antney Searches for Hottest Female MC in ALLBLK's First Competition Reality Series, "Deb's House" " (Press release). AMC Networks. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024 – via The Futon Critic. ^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 27, 2021 . ^ "AMC Networks' May Highlights Features New Season of "Interview with the Vampire," New Crime Thriller "Scrublands" and Return of "Harry Wild" " (Press release). AMC Networks. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024 – via The Futon Critic. ^ 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 . ^ 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 . External links [ edit ]