ALLBLK ("all-black"; stylized as ALLBLK or allblk; ALLWAYSBLK in Canada and the Caribbean; formerly Urban Movie Channel, UMC) is an over-the-top SVOD service operated by MACRO Media. It was formed as a joint venture between Robert L. Johnson (the founder of Black Entertainment Television) via RLJ Entertainment and AMC Global Media in November 2014. Macro Media acquired the streaming service in 2026.
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.
On January6, 2021, Urban Movie Channel relaunched as ALLBLK. The Canadian and Caribbean versions of the service remained under the UMC name until May 2022, when they rebranded as ALLWAYSBLK.
Original programming Drama Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status 5th Ward The Series Drama March 2, 2018 Ended Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy Drama May 4, 2018 Ended Bronx SIU Action drama thriller July 18, 2018 Ended 40 and Single Romance drama October 10, 2018 Ended Jacqueline and Jilly Drama December 5, 2018 Ended A House Divided Soap opera July 18, 2019 Ended Stuck with You Drama February 12, 2020 Ended Double Cross Crime drama May 12, 2020 Ended Terror Lake Drive Drama thriller anthology July 19, 2020 Ended Covenant Drama anthology October 14, 2021 Ended Lace Legal drama November 4, 2021 Ended Hush Drama December 1, 2022 Ended Wicked City Supernatural drama December 1, 2022 Ended Snap Psychological thriller anthology December 22, 2022 Ended Judge Me Not Legal drama May 25, 2023 Ended Conspirators Thriller January 2, 2025 Ended Wild Rose Crime thriller March 12, 2026 Pending Jupiter Jones Legal drama May 7, 2026 Pending D.O.P.E. Unit Crime drama August 6, 2026 Season 1 ongoing
Comedy Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status Makeup X Breakup Comedy drama September 13, 2016 Ended The Rich and the Ruthless Satire July 28, 2017 Ended Minimum Wage Comedy September 30, 2017 Ended Ladies of the Law Comedy October 31, 2018 Ended For the Love of Jason Romantic comedy November 11, 2020 Ended Millennials Sitcom February 25, 2021 Ended Partners in Rhyme Comedy November 18, 2021 Ended À La Carte Comedy drama May 12, 2022 Ended Send Help Dark comedy August 11, 2022 Ended G.R.I.T.S. Comedy drama October 30, 2025 Pending
Unscripted Docuseries Title Subject Premiere Seasons Length Status Naked Hustle Strip clubs August 1, 2018 Miniseries Behind Her Faith Celebrity/Faith March 25, 2020 Ended A Closer Look Music November 5, 2020 Ended Supa Girlz Dance March 7, 2024 Miniseries
Reality Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Trash vs Treasure Reality July 15, 2018 Ended My Mane Problem Reality March 3, 2021 Ended Notorious Queens Reality March 31, 2021 Ended
Variety Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Social Society Talk show February 21, 2021 Ended
Stand-up comedy Title Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Comedy Underground December 31, 2013 Ended
Co-productions Title Genre Partner Premiere Seasons Length Status Omega: The Gift & The Curse Music docuseries WE tv March 6, 2023 Miniseries
Continuations Title Genre network(s) Premiere Seasons Runtime Status Kold x Windy (season 2) Drama WE tv August 8, 2024 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 Stand-up comedy May 21, 2021 Gary "G-Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down Stand-up comedy May 30, 2024
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