Allblk Explained

ALLBLK
Type:VOD streaming service
Launched:November 2014
Country:United States
Language:English
Area Served:United States, The Caribbean
Key People:Robert L. Johnson (founder)
Owner:AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson

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]

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] The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as "ALLWAYSBLK".[6]

Original programming

Drama

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
5th Ward The SeriesDramaMarch 2, 2018Ended
Craig Ross Jr.'s MonogamyDramaMay 4, 2018Ended
Bronx SIUAction drama thrillerJuly 18, 2018Ended
40 and SingleRomance dramaOctober 10, 2018Ended
Jacqueline and JillyDramaDecember 5, 2018Ended
A House DividedSoap operaJuly 18, 2019Ended
Stuck with YouDramaFebruary 12, 2020Ended
Double CrossCrime dramaMay 12, 2020Season 5 ongoing
Terror Lake DriveDrama thriller anthologyJuly 19, 2020Pending
CovenantDrama anthologyOctober 14, 2021Ended
LaceLegal dramaNovember 4, 2021Pending
HushDramaDecember 1, 2022Pending
Wicked CitySupernatural dramaDecember 1, 2022Renewed[7]
SnapPsychological thriller anthologyDecember 22, 2022Ended
Judge Me NotLegal dramaMay 25, 2023Pending
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Comedy

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Makeup X BreakupComedy dramaSeptember 13, 2016Season 3 ongoing
The Rich and the RuthlessSatireJuly 28, 2017Ended[8]
Minimum WageComedySeptember 30, 2017Ended
Ladies of the LawComedyOctober 31, 2018Ended
For the Love of JasonRomantic comedyNovember 11, 2020Pending
MillennialsSitcomFebruary 25, 2021Pending
Partners in RhymeComedyNovember 18, 2021Pending
À La CarteComedy dramaMay 12, 2022Pending
Send HelpDark comedyAugust 11, 2022Pending

Unscripted

Docuseries

TitleSubjectPremiereSeasonsLengthStatus
Naked HustleStrip clubsAugust 1, 2018Miniseries
Behind Her FaithCelebrity/FaithMarch 25, 2020Ended
A Closer LookMusicNovember 5, 2020Ended
Supa GirlzDanceMarch 7, 2024Miniseries ongoing
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Reality

TitleGenrePremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Trash vs TreasureRealityJuly 15, 2018Ended
My Mane ProblemRealityMarch 3, 2021Season 2 ongoing
Notorious QueensRealityMarch 31, 2021Ended
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Variety

Continuations

TitleGenre network(s)PremiereSeasonsRuntimeStatus
Kold x Windy (season 2)[9] DramaWE tvAugust 8, 2024Season 2 ongoing
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Specials

These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.

TitleGenrePremiereLength
Lil Duval

Living My Best Life

Stand-up comedyMay 21, 2021
Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass DownStand-up comedyMay 30, 2024
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Upcoming original programming

Comedy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee. Ashley. November 5, 2014. BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel. The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. Web site: BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel. NALIP. November 6, 2014.
  3. Web site: About Us. March 21, 2024. ALLBLK. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318060438/https://allblk.tv/about-us/. March 18, 2024. live.
  4. Web site: BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial). Shadow and Act. November 28, 2016.
  5. Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated. ALLBLK. The Futon Critic. January 6, 2021.
  6. Web site: ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean. Jamie. Stalcup. Worldscreen. May 24, 2022. August 11, 2022.
  7. Music Industry Legend Deb Antney Searches for Hottest Female MC in ALLBLK's First Competition Reality Series, "Deb's House". AMC Networks. The Futon Critic. February 6, 2024. February 7, 2024.
  8. Web site: Petski. Denise. Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+. Deadline Hollywood. April 27, 2021. April 27, 2021.
  9. AMC Networks' August Highlights Include "Snowpiercer," "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Signora Volpe," "Kold x Windy" and More!. AMC Networks. July 18, 2024. July 22, 2024.
  10. Web site: 'West Philly, Baby': Drama Series Inspired By Colman Domingo Play 'Dot' Greenlighted At AMC Networks' ALLBLK. del Rosario. Alexandre. Deadline Hollywood. June 24, 2021. June 24, 2021.
  11. Web site: White. Peter. Omarion To Star In AllBlk Series 'Involved', Based On Pop Star's Life, With Casting Call Set For Co-Lead. Deadline Hollywood. April 10, 2023. April 10, 2023.