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 November 2014.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
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)URL allblk Launched November 2014
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] [ 6]
Original programming
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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
5 seasons, 30 episodes
30–42 min
Ended[ 7]
Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology
July 19, 2020
3 seasons, 20 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
2 seasons, 14 episodes
26–54 min
Pending
Hush
Drama
December 1, 2022
2 seasons, 16 episodes
29–38 min
Pending
Wicked City Supernatural drama
December 1, 2022
3 seasons, 16 episodes
32–45 min
Pending
Snap
Psychological thriller anthology
December 22, 2022
1 season, 6 episodes
26–39 min
Ended
Judge Me Not Legal drama
May 25, 2023
1 season, 8 episodes
36–45 min
Pending
Awaiting release
Conspirators [ 8] Thriller
January 2, 2024
1 season, 8 episodes
TBA
Pending
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Makeup X Breakup
Comedy drama
September 13, 2016
3 seasons, 22 episodes
21–33 min
Pending
The Rich and the Ruthless Satire
July 28, 2017
3 seasons, 18 episodes
18–31 min
Ended[ a] [ 9]
Minimum Wage
Comedy
September 30, 2017
1 season, 6 episodes
22–23 min
Ended
Ladies of the Law
Comedy
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
2 seasons, 16 episodes
30–35 min
Pending
Send Help
Dark comedy
August 11, 2022
1 season, 7 episodes
25–34 min
Pending
Title
Subject
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Naked Hustle
Strip clubs
August 1, 2018
6 episodes
26–29 min
Miniseries
Behind Her Faith
Celebrity/Faith
March 25, 2020
1 season, 4 episodes
23–25 min
Ended
A Closer Look
Music
November 5, 2020
1 season, 6 episodes
50–57 min
Ended
Supa Girlz
Dance
March 7, 2024
6 episodes
41–56 min
Miniseries
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
2 seasons, 14 episodes
26–30 min
Pending
Notorious Queens
Reality
March 31, 2021
1 season, 6 episodes
42–48 min
Ended
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Social Society
Talk show
February 21, 2021
2 seasons, 36 episodes
45–61 min
Pending
Title
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Comedy Underground
December 31, 2013
2 seasons, 8 episodes
31–70 min
Ended
Title
Genre
Partner
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Omega: The Gift & The Curse
Music docuseries
WE tv
March 6, 2023
5 episodes
31–36 min
Miniseries
Title
Genre
Prev. network(s)
Premiere
Seasons
Runtime
Status
Kold x Windy (season 2)[ 10] Drama
WE tv
August 8, 2024
1 season, 7 episodes
37–42 min
Pending
These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
Upcoming original programming
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Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Wild Rose [ 11] Crime thriller
TBA
TBA
TBA
Pre-production
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Involved [ 12] Comedy drama
TBA
TBA
TBA
Series order
^ 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.^ "About Us" . ALLBLK . Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 .^ "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 . ^ "Jeff Logan of 'Double Cross' Talks Final Season and Fighting Ignorance" . SwagHer Magazine . January 30, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024 .^ "Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer & Key Art for "Conspirators" (Press release). AMC Networks. December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024 – 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 . ^ "AMC Networks' August Highlights Include "Snowpiercer," "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Signora Volpe," "Kold x Windy" and More!" (Press release). AMC Networks. July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024 .^ Shanfeld, Ethan (October 30, 2024). "Omarion to Star as Charismatic Hitman in Drama Series 'Wild Rose' From Allblk (EXCLUSIVE)" . Variety . Retrieved October 31, 2024 . ^ White, Peter (April 10, 2023). "Omarion To Star In AllBlk Series 'Involved', Based On Pop Star's Life, With Casting Call Set For Co-Lead" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 10, 2023 .
