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Internet video on demand service
ALLBLK Type of site
VOD streaming service Available in English Headquarters United States
Area served United States, Canada, The Caribbean Owner AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson Key people Robert L. Johnson (founder), Brett Dismuke - General ManagerURL allblk .tv Launched 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 2014.[1] [2]
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.[3]
On January 6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched as Allblk.[4] The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as "Allwaysblk".[5]
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
4 seasons, 22 episodes
30–42 min.
Season 4 ongoing
Terror Lake Drive
Drama thriller anthology
July 19, 2020
2 seasons, 13 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
1 season, 6 episodes
26–32 min.
Renewed[6]
Hush
Drama
December 1, 2022
1 season, 8 episodes
29–38 min.
Pending
Wicked City
Supernatural drama
December 1, 2022
1 season, 6 episodes
32–45 min.
Pending
Snap
Psychological thriller snthology
December 22, 2022
1 season, 6 episodes
26–39 min.
Pending
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
The Rich and the Ruthless
Satire
July 28, 2017
3 seasons, 18 episodes
18–31 min.
Moved to BET+ [7]
Minimum Wage
Comedy
September 30, 2017
1 season, 6 episodes
22–23 min.
Ended
Ladies of the Law
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
1 season, 6 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
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Naked Hustle
Docuseries
August 1, 2018
1 season, 6 episodes
26–29 min.
Ended
Behind Her Faith
Docuseries
March 25, 2020
1 season, 4 episodes
23–25 min.
Ended
A Closer Look
Music docuseries
November 5, 2020
1 season, 6 episodes
50–57 min.
Ended
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
1 season, 6 episodes
26–30 min.
Ended
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
Awaiting release
Omega: Gift and Curse [8]
Music docuseries
WE tv
March 6, 2023
6 episodes
TBA
Miniseries
Specials [ edit ]
These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
Title
Genre
Premiere
Length
Lil Duval: Living My Best Life
Comedy
May 21, 2021
57 min.
Upcoming original programming [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Judge Me Not [8]
Drama
May 2023
TBA
TBA
Series order
West Philly, Baby [9]
Drama
TBA
1 season, 6 episodes
TBA
Series order
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.
^ "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 .
^ "AMC Networks Streaming Service ALLBLK's Legal Drama Series "Lace" Announces Start of Production for Season 2" (Press release). AMC Networks. December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – 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 .
^ a b "AMC Networks Announces Spring Premiere Dates for New Original Series and Films Across Its Suite of Channels and Targeted Streaming Services" (Press release). AMC Networks. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023 – 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 .
External links [ edit ]