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{{short description|Internet video on demand service}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2019}}

{{Infobox website

| name = ALLBLK

| logo = Allblk logo.svg

| company_type = Joint venture

| type = VOD streaming service

| launched = November 2014

| country = United States

| language = English

| area_served = United States, Canada, the Caribbean

| url = {{URL|allblk.tv}}

| owners = {{Ubl|AMC Networks|Robert L. Johnson}}

| founder = 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, whose parent company operates BET+) in November 2014.{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Ashley|date=November 5, 2014|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bet-founder-launching-urban-movie-746570|title=BET Founder Launching Urban Movie Channel|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nalip.org/bet_founder_robert_l_johnson_launches_umc_the_urban_movie_channel|title=BET Founder, Robert L. Johnson, Launches UMC - the Urban Movie Channel|website=NALIP|date=November 6, 2014}}{{cite web|title=About Us|url=https://allblk.tv/about-us/|access-date=March 21, 2024|website=ALLBLK|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318060438/https://allblk.tv/about-us/|archive-date=March 18, 2024|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://shadowandact.com/bet-founder-bob-johnsons-svod-service-urban-movie-channel-now-available-on-ios-7-day-free-trial|title=BET Founder Bob Johnson's SVOD Service, Urban Movie Channel, Now Available on iOS (7-Day Free Trial)|website=Shadow and Act|date=November 28, 2016}}

On January 6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched, as ALLBLK.{{cite press release|title=Video: ALLBLK - Stream Where You're Celebrated|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/video/2021/01/06/video-allblk-stream-where-youre-celebrated-532114/20210106allblk01/|publisher=ALLBLK|via=The Futon Critic|date=January 6, 2021}} The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as "ALLWAYSBLK".{{cite web|url=https://worldscreen.com/allblk-relaunches-allwaysblk-canada-caribbean/|title=ALLBLK Relaunches As ALLWAYSBLK In Canada & The Caribbean|first=Jamie|last=Stalcup|work=Worldscreen|date=May 24, 2022|access-date=August 11, 2022}}

Original programming

=Drama=

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"

! Title

! Genre

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Length

! Status

5th Ward The Series

| Drama

| March 2, 2018

| {{sort|212|2 seasons, 12 episodes}}

| {{sort|40|40–65 min}}

| Ended

Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy

| Drama

| May 4, 2018

| {{sort|318|3 seasons, 18 episodes}}

| {{sort|30|30–41 min}}

| Ended

Bronx SIU

| Action drama thriller

| July 18, 2018

| {{sort|214|2 seasons, 14 episodes}}

| {{sort|29|29–55 min}}

| Ended

40 and Single

| Romance drama

| October 10, 2018

| {{sort|106|1 season, 6 episodes}}

| {{sort|49|49–61 min}}

| Ended

Jacqueline and Jilly

| Drama

| December 5, 2018

| {{sort|106|1 season, 6 episodes}}

| {{sort|22|22 min}}

| Ended

A House Divided

| Soap opera

| July 18, 2019

| {{sort|534|5 seasons, 34 episodes}}

| {{sort|31|31–51 min}}

| Ended

Stuck with You

| Drama

| February 12, 2020

| {{sort|212|2 seasons, 12 episodes}}

| {{sort|35|35–48 min}}

| Ended

Double Cross

| Crime drama

| May 12, 2020

| {{sort|530|5 seasons, 30 episodes}}

| {{sort|30|30–42 min}}

| Ended{{cite web|title=Jeff Logan of 'Double Cross' Talks Final Season and Fighting Ignorance|url=https://swagheronline.com/jeff-logan-of-double-cross-talks-final-season-and-fighting-ignorance/|website=SwagHer Magazine|date=January 30, 2024|access-date=October 21, 2024}}

Terror Lake Drive

| Drama thriller anthology

| July 19, 2020

| {{sort|320|3 seasons, 20 episodes}}

| {{sort|25|25–39 min}}

| Ended

Covenant

| Drama anthology

| October 14, 2021

| {{sort|108|1 season, 8 episodes}}

| {{sort|26|26–41 min}}

| Ended

Lace

| Legal drama

| November 4, 2021

| {{sort|214|2 seasons, 14 episodes}}

| {{sort|26|26–54 min}}

| Ended

Hush

| Drama

| December 1, 2022

| {{sort|216|2 seasons, 16 episodes}}

| {{sort|29|29–38 min}}

| Ended

Wicked City

| Supernatural drama

| December 1, 2022

| {{sort|316|3 seasons, 16 episodes}}

| {{sort|32|32–45 min}}

| Pending

Snap

| Psychological thriller anthology

| December 22, 2022

| {{sort|106|1 season, 6 episodes}}

| {{sort|26|26–39 min}}

| Ended

Judge Me Not

| Legal drama

| May 25, 2023

| {{sort|108|1 season, 8 episodes}}

| {{sort|36|36–45 min}}

| Ended

Conspirators

| Thriller

| January 2, 2025

| {{sort|108|1 season, 8 episodes}}

| {{sort|31|31 min}}

| Season 1 ongoing

=Comedy=

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"

! Title

! Genre

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Length

! Status

Makeup X Breakup

| Comedy drama

| September 13, 2016

| {{sort|322|3 seasons, 22 episodes}}

| {{sort|21|21–33 min}}

| Pending

The Rich and the Ruthless

| Satire

| July 28, 2017

| {{sort|318|3 seasons, 18 episodes}}

| {{sort|18|18–31 min}}

| Ended{{efn|Moved to BET+.}}{{cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|title=Victoria Rowell's 'The Rich And The Ruthless' Series Lands At BET+|url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/victoria-rowell-the-rich-and-the-ruthless-series-bet-plus-1234742000/|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=April 27, 2021|access-date=April 27, 2021}}

Minimum Wage

| Comedy

| September 30, 2017

| {{sort|106|1 season, 6 episodes}}

| {{sort|22|22–23 min}}

| Ended

Ladies of the Law

| Comedy

| October 31, 2018

| {{sort|106|1 season, 6 episodes}}

| {{sort|22|22–31 min}}

| Ended

For the Love of Jason

| Romantic comedy

| November 11, 2020

| {{sort|212|2 seasons, 12 episodes}}

| {{sort|24|24–26 min}}

| Ended

Millennials

| Sitcom

| February 25, 2021

| {{sort|212|2 seasons, 12 episodes}}

| {{sort|34|34–37 min}}

| Ended

Partners in Rhyme

| Comedy

| November 18, 2021

| {{sort|215|2 seasons, 15 episodes}}

| {{sort|27|27–38 min}}

| Ended

À La Carte

| Comedy drama

| May 12, 2022

| {{sort|216|2 seasons, 16 episodes}}

| {{sort|30|30–35 min}}

| Ended

Send Help

| Dark comedy

| August 11, 2022

| {{sort|107|1 season, 7 episodes}}

| {{sort|25|25–34 min}}

| Ended

=Unscripted=

==Docuseries==

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Subject

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Length

! Status

Naked Hustle

| Strip clubs

| August 1, 2018

| {{sort|006|6 episodes}}

| {{sort|26|26–29 min}}

| Miniseries

Behind Her Faith

| Celebrity/Faith

| March 25, 2020

| {{sort|104|1 season, 4 episodes}}

| {{sort|23|23–25 min}}

| Ended

A Closer Look

| Music

| November 5, 2020

| {{sort|106|1 season, 6 episodes}}

| {{sort|50|50–57 min}}

| Ended

Supa Girlz

| Dance

| March 7, 2024

| {{sort|006|6 episodes}}

| {{sort|41|41–56 min}}

| Miniseries

==Reality==

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Genre

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Runtime

! Status

Trash vs Treasure

| Reality

| July 15, 2018

| {{sort|103|1 season, 3 episodes}}

| {{sort|42|42–50 min}}

| Ended

My Mane Problem

| Reality

| March 3, 2021

| {{sort|214|2 seasons, 14 episodes}}

| {{sort|26|26–30 min}}

| Pending

Notorious Queens

| Reality

| March 31, 2021

| {{sort|103|1 season, 6 episodes}}

| {{sort|42|42–48 min}}

| Ended

==Variety==

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Genre

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Runtime

! Status

Social Society

| Talk show

| February 21, 2021

| {{sort|236|2 seasons, 36 episodes}}

| {{sort|45|45–61 min}}

| Ended

=Stand-up comedy=

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Runtime

! Status

Comedy Underground

| December 31, 2013

| {{sort|208|2 seasons, 8 episodes}}

| {{sort|31|31–70 min}}

| Ended

=Co-productions=

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Genre

! Partner

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Length

! Status

Omega: The Gift & The Curse

| Music docuseries

| WE tv

| March 6, 2023

| {{sort|005|5 episodes}}

| {{sort|31|31–36 min}}

| Miniseries

=Continuations=

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"

! Title

! Genre

! {{abbr|Prev.|Previous}} network(s)

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Runtime

! Status

Kold x Windy (season 2){{cite press release|title=AMC Networks' August Highlights Include "Snowpiercer," "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Signora Volpe," "Kold x Windy" and More!|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2024/07/18/amc-networks-august-highlights-include-snowpiercer-orphan-black-echoes-signora-volpe-kold-x-windy-and-more-156414/20240718amc02/|publisher=AMC Networks|date=July 18, 2024|access-date=July 22, 2024}}

| Drama

| WE tv

| August 8, 2024

| {{sort|107|1 season, 7 episodes}}

| {{sort|37|37–42 min}}

| Pending

=Specials=

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

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Genre

! Premiere

! Length

Lil Duval: Living My Best Life

| Stand-up comedy

| May 21, 2021

| {{sort|57|57 min}}

Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down

| Stand-up comedy

| May 30, 2024

| {{sort|63|63 min}}

Upcoming original programming

=Drama=

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Genre

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Length

! Status

Wild Rose{{cite web|last=Shanfeld|first=Ethan|title=Omarion to Star as Charismatic Hitman in Drama Series 'Wild Rose' From Allblk (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/omarion-wild-rose-show-hitman-1236194052/|website=Variety|date=October 30, 2024|access-date=October 31, 2024}}

| Crime thriller

| TBA

| TBA

| TBA

| Pre-production

=Comedy=

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
Title

! Genre

! Premiere

! Seasons

! Length

! Status

Involved{{cite web|last=White|first=Peter|title=Omarion To Star In AllBlk Series 'Involved', Based On Pop Star's Life, With Casting Call Set For Co-Lead|url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/omarion-to-star-in-allblk-series-involved-based-on-pop-stars-life-1235321144/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=April 10, 2023|access-date=April 10, 2023}}

| Comedy drama

| TBA

| TBA

| TBA

| Series order

References

{{reflist}}

Notes

{{notelist}}

External links

  • {{Official website|https://allblk.tv/}}

{{AMC Networks}}

{{VOD services}}

Category:African-American television

Category:Subscription video on demand services

Category:Internet properties established in 2014

Category:AMC Networks