BET+

BET+ (pronounced "BET plus") is an over-the-top SVOD service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and the Paramount Streaming, a division of Paramount Global. The service was first announced on June 24, 2019 and launched on September 19, 2019.[2][3]

BET+
HeadquartersNew York City, New York[1],
United States
Area servedUnited States, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
OwnerParamount Global
Key people
  • Scott Mills (President)
  • Tyler Perry
  • Devin Griffin (General manager)
ParentParamount Streaming
Tyler Perry Studios
URLwww.bet.plus
LaunchedSeptember 19, 2019

BET+ features both original films and television series from the BET program library and will be the exclusive home of programming produced by Tyler Perry as part of BET's overall deal with Perry.[4] Will Packer and Tracy Oliver have also signed on to produce original programming for the service.[5][6]

BET+ was part of Viacom's 2017 turnaround strategy, which saw the company acquiring and investing into digital platforms.[7][8][9] Prior to the announcement of BET+, Viacom acquired the free streaming platform Pluto TV on March 4, 2019 and launched several channels branded after Viacom-owned cable networks and IPs, including BET-branded channels.[10][11][12]

Original programming
Original BET+ logo from September 2019 to November 2021.

Drama
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Ruthless Drama March 19, 2020 3 seasons, 53 episodes 41–80 min. Season 3 ongoing
All the Queen's Men September 9, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 40–43 min. Renewed[13]
Sacrifice Thriller November 4, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 40–50 min. Pending
Awaiting release
Kingdom Business[14] Musical/Drama May 19, 2022[15] 1 season, 8 episodes TBA Pending

Comedy
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Bigger Comedy September 19, 2019 2 seasons, 20 episodes 26–33 min. Ended[16]
First Wives Club 2 seasons, 19 episodes 25–31 min. Renewed[17]
Bruh May 7, 2020 2 seasons, 42 episodes 22–29 min. Renewed[18]
The Ms. Pat Show Sitcom August 12, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 25–31 min. Renewed[19]
Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems Comedy/Satire February 10, 2022 6 episodes 29–34 min. Miniseries

Docuseries
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
American Gangster: Trap Queens Docuseries October 16, 2019 3 seasons, 30 episodes 41–47 min. Season 3 ongoing

Reality
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
All the Way Black Reality comedy June 4, 2020 1 season, 12 episodes 19–22 min. Pending

Co-productions

These shows have been commissioned by BET+ in cooperation with a partner from another country.

Title Genre Partner/Country Premiere Seasons Length Status
Awaiting release
The Porter[20] Drama CBC Television/Canada May 5, 2022[21] 1 season, 8 episodes 59 min. Pending

Continuations

These shows have been picked up by BET+ for additional seasons after having aired previous seasons on another network.

Title Genre Prev. network(s) Premiere Seasons Length Status
The Family Business (seasons 2–3) Crime drama BET July 2, 2020 2 seasons, 24 episodes 40–47 min. Renewed[22]
The Rich and the Ruthless (season 4) Comedy/Satire Allblk May 13, 2021 1 season, 5 episodes 22–28 min. Pending

Exclusive international distribution

These shows have been acquired by BET+ for exclusive first-run release in the United States.

Title Genre Original network Original region Premiere Seasons Length Status
Giants Drama YouTube United States January 24, 2017 2 seasons, 13 episodes 16–68 min. Ended
Dark Money Drama BBC One United Kingdom January 15, 2020 4 episodes 55–56 min. Miniseries
Diggstown Legal drama CBC Television Canada April 23, 2020 3 seasons, 20 episodes 44 min. Pending
Leimert Park Comedy Independent United States March 25, 2021 6 episodes 9–11 min. Miniseries
A Luv Tale Drama Independent United States June 2, 2021 1 season, 6 episodes 11–20 min. Pending

Original films

Feature films
Title Genre Premiere Length
Sacrifice Thriller December 19, 2019 1 hour, 16 min.
Carl Weber's Influence Mystery February 20, 2020 1 hour, 32 min.
Trigger Thriller October 22, 2020 1 hour, 7 min.
The Business of Christmas Family December 3, 2020 1 hour, 45 min.
Kiss Me for Christmas Romance December 10, 2020 1 hour, 22 min.
Troubled Waters Drama December 17, 2020 1 hour, 37 min.
Never and Again Romance February 11, 2021 1 hour, 29 min.
Redeemed Drama February 18, 2021 1 hour, 20 min.
Favorite Son Drama May 6, 2021 1 hour, 35 min.
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty: The Delrhonda Hood Story Biopic September 30, 2021 1 hour, 35 min.
A Rich Christmas Drama/Familiar November 4, 2021 1 hour, 31 min.
Soul Santa Comedy November 11, 2021 1 hour, 35 min.
A Jenkins Family Christmas Comedy drama November 18, 2021 1 hour, 34 min.
Christmas Deja Vu Fantasy November 25, 2021 1 hour, 32 min.
The Business of Christmas 2 Drama December 2, 2021 1 hour, 25 min.
Merry Switchmas Family December 9, 2021 1 hour, 30 min.
A Christmas Wish Family December 16, 2021 1 hour, 30 min.
Christmas for Sale Romance December 23, 2021 1 hour, 28 min.
Dear Best Friend Thriller January 13, 2022 1 hour, 39 min.
The Millennial Drama January 27, 2022 1 hour, 20 min.
North of the 10 Comedy drama February 10, 2022 2 hours, 34 min.
A Royal Surprise Romance March 10, 2022 1 hour, 28 min.
Unfinished Thriller March 24, 2022 1 hour, 41 min.
Due Season Drama April 14, 2022 1 hour, 33 min.
Trophy Wife Drama April 28, 2022 1 hour, 27 min.

Stand-up comedy specials
Title Premiere Length
Preacher Lawson: Get to Know Me February 20, 2020 58 min.

Specials
Title Premiere Length
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play August 27, 2020 2 hours, 16 min.

Upcoming original programming

Drama
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Zatima[23] Drama 2022 1 season, 10 episodes TBA Series order

Comedy
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Birth of Cool[24] Dramedy TBA 1 season, 10 episodes TBA Series order

In development
Title Genre Status
The Line[25] Drama In development
Cayne[26]
Average Joe[27] Dark comedy/Drama Pilot order

References
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  2. "BET NETWORKS AND TYLER PERRY STUDIOS TO LAUNCH BET+". BET Press Room. June 24, 2019. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  3. "BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Debut BET+ Thursday, September 19" (Press release). BET. September 9, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (July 14, 2017). "Tyler Perry Inks Mega Film & Television Deal With Viacom". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 5, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
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  7. "Viacom Stock Rises on Restructuring". Multichannel News. February 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
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  9. "Viacom outlines five point turnaround plan". TBI Vision. February 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  10. "Viacom Acquires Free Streaming Platform Pluto TV for $340 Million". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 8, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
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  12. Peterson, Tim (April 16, 2019). "Viacom will debut 15 channels on Pluto TV to bolster its upfront pitch". Digiday. Archived from the original on November 9, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  13. Petski, Denise (February 1, 2022). "'All The Queen's Men' Renewed For Season 2 By BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  14. Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2021). "BET+ Greenlights Gospel Drama Series 'Kingdom Business' From DeVon Franklin, Holly Carter & Kirk Franklin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  15. "Video: BET Original - "Kingdom Business" Trailer Featuring Yolanda Adams & Serayah" (Press release). BET. April 25, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  16. Hatchett, Keisha (December 13, 2021). "Bigger Cancelled After 2 Seasons — Read BET+ Series Creator's Statement". TVLine.
  17. Andreeva, Nellie (September 8, 2021). "'First Wives Club' Renewed For Season 3 By BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  18. Tyler Perry Studios. "In September, Tyler Perry Studios wrapped season 3 of #TylerPerryBRUH Here is how it went..." Instagram.
  19. "Ms. Pat Show Renewed for Season 2". TV Line. September 2, 2021.
  20. Petski, Denise (December 10, 2020). "CBC, BET+ Team On 'The Porter' Railway Workers Drama From Inferno Pictures & Sienna Films". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  21. "Video: BET+ Originals - "The Porter"" (Press release). BET. April 5, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  22. Petski, Denise (January 28, 2022). "'The Family Business' Ups Brely Evans & Ben Stephens To Series Regulars For Season 4, Adds 3 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  23. "BET's Tyler Perry Programming Universe Expands with the Addition of the New "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Spin-Off "Tyler Perry's Zatima"" (Press release). BET. December 8, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  24. Petski, Denise (February 22, 2021). "BET+ Orders Lena Waithe-Produced 'Birth Of Cool' Dramedy Series From Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier & Macro". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  25. "Development Update: Friday, November 19" (Press release). November 19, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  26. Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2022). "'Cayne' Drama Based On Ian Smith Novel In Works At BET+ From Gregory Poirier & Michael Strahan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  27. White, Peter (February 7, 2022). "Dark Comedy Drama 'Average Joe' From Robb Cullen & McG Lands Cast Contingent Order At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
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