Allblk

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 2015.[2][3]

Allblk
Type of site
VOD streaming service
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedUnited States
OwnerAMC Networks
Key peopleRobert L. Johnson (founder)
Traci Otey (president)[1]
URLallblk.tv
Launched2015

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]

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[6]
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. Renewed[7]
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[7]
Terror Lake Drive Drama/Thriller July 19, 2020 1 season, 6 episodes 25–39 min. Renewed[8]
Covenant[9] Anthology/Drama October 14, 2021 1 season, 8 episodes 26–41 min. Pending
Lace[10][11] Legal drama November 4, 2021[11] 1 season, 6 episodes 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[12][lower-alpha 1]
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[7]
Millennials February 25, 2021 1 season, 6 episodes 34–37 min. Pending
Partners in Rhyme November 18, 2021 1 season, 6 episodes 34 min. Season 1 ongoing

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 Language
Lil Duval: Living My Best Life Comedy 57 min. English

Upcoming original programming

Drama

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
West Philly, Baby[13] Drama 2022 1 season, 6 episodes TBA Series order

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
À La Carte[14] Dramedy 2022 1 season, 6 episodes TBA Series order

In development

Title Genre Status
Send Help[15] Dark Comedy In development

References

  1. "Traci Otey Blunt Named President of RLJ Entertainment's Urban Movie Channel". BlackNews.com. February 15, 2017.
  2. "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel". The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel". NALIP.
  4. "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". shadowandact.com.
  5. "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 via The Futon Critic.
  6. "Video: "Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy" Season 3 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original" (Press release). August 12, 2021 via The Futon Critic.
  7. Low, Elaine (May 10, 2021). "ALLBLK Renews Three Dramas as Streamer Adds More Original Series (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  8. Cordero, Rosy (August 17, 2021). "'Terror Lake Drive' Renewed For Season 2 At ALLBLK". Deadline. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  9. "AMC+ Acquires Trio Of Crime Dramas; ALLBLK Greenlights Kaye Singleton's Biblical Drama Series 'Covenant'" (Press release). Allblk. February 18, 2021 via Deadline.
  10. "Development Update: Thursday, March 11" (Press release). March 11, 2021 via The Futon Critic.
  11. "ALLBLK Releases Official Trailer for "Lace," Premiering Thursday November 4" (Press release). ALLBLK. October 15, 2021 via The Futon Critic.
  12. Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.

Notes

  1. Moved to BET+
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