Type of site | VOD streaming service |
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Available in | English |
Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States, The Caribbean |
Owner | AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson |
Key people | Robert L. Johnson (founder) |
URL | allblk |
Launched | November 2014 |
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]
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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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. | Season 5 ongoing |
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 | 2 seasons, 14 episodes | 32–45 min. | Renewed [7] |
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 |
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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Makeup X Breakup | Comedy drama | September 13, 2016 | 2 seasons, 21 episodes | 21–33 min. | Season 3 due to premiere on June 6, 2024 [8] [7] |
The Rich and the Ruthless | Satire | July 28, 2017 | 3 seasons, 18 episodes | 18–31 min. | Ended [lower-alpha 1] [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 |
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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 | 56 min. | Miniseries ongoing |
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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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. | Season 2 ongoing |
Notorious Queens | Reality | March 31, 2021 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 42–48 min. | Ended |
Awaiting release | |||||
Deb's House [7] | Reality competition | June 14, 2024 [8] | TBA | TBA | Pending |
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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Social Society | Talk show | February 21, 2021 | 2 seasons, 36 episodes | 45–61 min. | Pending |
Title | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
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Comedy Underground | December 31, 2013 | 2 seasons, 8 episodes | 31–70 min. | Ended |
Title | Genre | Partner | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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Omega: The Gift & The Curse | Music docuseries | WE tv | March 6, 2023 | 5 episodes | 31–36 min. | Miniseries |
These programs are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.
Title | Genre | Premiere | Length |
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Lil Duval: Living My Best Life | Stand-up comedy | May 21, 2021 | 57 min. |
Awaiting release | |||
Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down [10] | Stand-up comedy | May 30, 2024 | TBA |
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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West Philly, Baby [11] | Drama | TBA | 1 season, 6 episodes | TBA | Series order |
Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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Involved [12] | Comedy drama | TBA | TBA | TBA | Series order |
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