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 2014.[1][2]

ALLBLK
Type of site
VOD streaming service
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedUnited States, Canada, The Caribbean
OwnerAMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson
Key peopleRobert L. Johnson (founder), Brett Dismuke - General Manager
URLallblk.tv
Launched2014

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 4 seasons, 28 episodes 34–51 min. Pending
Stuck With You Drama February 12, 2020 2 seasons, 12 episodes 35–48 min. Pending
Double Cross Crime drama May 12, 2020 3 seasons, 18 episodes 30–42 min. Pending
Terror Lake Drive Drama/Thriller/anthology July 19, 2020 1 season, 6 episodes 25–39 min. Renewed[5]
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[6][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 2 seasons, 11 episodes 34–37 min. Season 2 ongoing
Partners in Rhyme November 18, 2021 1 season, 7 episodes 34 min. Pending

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 2 season, 22 episodes 45–61 min. Season 2 ongoing
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[8] Drama 2022 1 season, 6 episodes TBA Series order
Snap[9] Psychological thriller/Anthology December 2022 1 season, 6 episodes TBA

Comedy
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
À La Carte[10] Dramedy 2022 1 season, 6 episodes TBA Series order
Send Help[11] Dark comedy 2022 1 season, 7 episodes TBA

References
  1. Lee, Ashley (November 5, 2014). "BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. "BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel". NALIP. November 6, 2014.
  3. "BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)". Shadow and Act. November 28, 2016.
  4. "Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated" (Press release). ALLBLK. January 6, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. Cordero, Rosy (August 17, 2021). "'Terror Lake Drive' Renewed For Season 2 At ALLBLK". Deadline. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  6. Petski, Denise (April 27, 2021). "Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  7. Low, Elaine (May 10, 2021). "ALLBLK Renews Three Dramas as Streamer Adds More Original Series (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  8. 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.
  9. Cordero, Rosy (February 10, 2022). "AllBlk Greenlights Anthology Series 'Snap' From Eric Benet And Devin Hampton". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  10. White, Peter (November 8, 2021). "Millenial Dramedy 'À La Carte' From Breanna Hogan, Dijon Talton & Meagan Good Gets AllBlk Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  11. Del Rosario, Alexandra (November 30, 2021). "'Send Help': Dark Comedy From 'Insecure' Alumni Jean Elie & Mike Gauyo In The Works At AMC Networks' AllBlk". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 30, 2021.

Notes
  1. Moved to BET+
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