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 (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]
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.
Pending
Bronx SIU
Action /Drama /Thriller
July 18, 2018
2 seasons, 14 episodes
29–55 min.
Ended
40 and Single
Drama /Romance
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
3 seasons, 18 episodes
34–51 min.
Season 4 due to premiere on January 13, 2022[5]
Stuck With You
Drama
February 12, 2020
2 seasons, 12 episodes
35–48 min.
Pending
Double Cross
Crime drama
May 12, 2020
2 seasons, 12 episodes
30–42 min.
Renewed[6]
Terror Lake Drive
Drama /Thriller
July 19, 2020
1 season, 6 episodes
25–39 min.
Renewed[7]
Covenant
Anthology /Drama
October 14, 2021
1 season, 8 episodes
26–41 min.
Pending
Lace
Legal drama
November 4, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
26–32 min.
Pending
Comedy [ ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
The Rich and the Ruthless
Comedy /Satire
July 28, 2017
3 seasons, 18 episodes
18–31 min.
Ended[8] [a]
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
November 11, 2020
1 season, 6 episodes
24–26 min.
Renewed[6]
Millennials
February 25, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
34–37 min.
Pending
Partners in Rhyme
November 18, 2021
1 season, 7 episodes
34 min.
Pending
Unscripted [ ]
Docuseries [ ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Naked Hustle
Docu-series
August 1, 2018
1 season, 6 episodes
26–29 min.
Ended
Beyond the Pole
Docu-series
January 2, 2019
2 seasons, 14 episodes
28–59 min.
Pending
Behind Her Faith
Docu-series
March 25, 2020
1 season, 4 episodes
23–25 min.
Ended
A Closer Look
Docu-series
November 5, 2020
1 season, 3 episodes
54–57 min.
Ended
Reality [ ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Trash vs Treasure
Reality
July 15, 2018
1 season, 3 episodes
42–50 min.
Ended
Notorious Queens
Reality
March 31, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
42–48 min.
Pending
Variety [ ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Social Society
Variety show /Talk show
February 21, 2021
1 season, 12 episodes
45–61 min.
Pending
My Mane Problem
Variety show /Talk show /Docu-series
March 3, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
26–30 min.
Pending
Stand-up comedy [ ]
Title
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Comedy Underground
December 31, 2013
2 seasons, 8 episodes
31–70 min.
Ended
Specials [ ]
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
57 min.
Upcoming original programming [ ]
Drama [ ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
West Philly, Baby [9]
Drama
2022
1 season, 6 episodes
TBA
Series order
Comedy [ ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
À La Carte [10]
Dramedy
2022
1 season, 6 episodes
TBA
Series order
In development [ ]
Title
Genre
Status
Send Help [11]
Dark Comedy
In development
References [ ]
^ "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel" . The Hollywood Reporter .
^ "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel" . NALIP .
^ "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)" . shadowandact.com .
^ "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic .
^ "Video: "A House Divided" Season 4 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series" (Press release). December 16, 2021 – via The Futon Critic .
^ a b Low, Elaine (May 10, 2021). "ALLBLK Renews Three Dramas as Streamer Adds More Original Series (EXCLUSIVE)" . Variety . Retrieved May 10, 2021 .
^ Cordero, Rosy (August 17, 2021). "' Terror Lake Drive' Renewed For Season 2 At ALLBLK" . Deadline . Retrieved August 17, 2021 .
^ Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 27, 2021 .
^ DelRosario, Alexandre (June 24, 2021). "' West Philly, Baby': Drama Series Inspired By Colman Domingo Play 'Dot' Greenlighted At AMC Networks' ALLBLK" . Deadline (Press release). Retrieved June 24, 2021 .
^ White, Peter (November 8, 2021). "Millenial Dramedy 'À La Carte' From Breanna Hogan, Dijon Talton & Meagan Good Gets AllBlk Series Order" . Deadline (Press release). Retrieved November 8, 2021 .
^ DelRosario, Alexandra (November 30, 2021). "' Send Help': Dark Comedy From 'Insecure' Alumni Jean Elie & Mike Gauyo In The Works At AMC Networks' AllBlk" . Deadline (Press release). Retrieved November 30, 2021 .
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