Company:BET+

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BET+
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HeadquartersNew York City , New York[1],
Area servedUnited States , American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
OwnerParamount Global
Tyler Perry Studios
Key people
  • Scott Mills (President)
  • Tyler Perry
  • Devin Griffin (General manager)
ParentParamount Streaming
Tyler Perry Studios
Websitewww.bet.plus
LaunchedSeptember 19, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-09-19)

BET+ is an SVOD service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and Paramount Streaming, a division of Paramount Global. The service was first announced on June 24, 2019, and launched on September 19, 2019.[2][3]

BET+ features both original films and television series from the BET program library and will be the exclusive home of programming produced by Tyler Perry as part of BET's overall deal with Perry.[4] Will Packer and Tracy Oliver have also signed on to produce original programming for the service.[5][6]

BET+ was part of Viacom's 2017 turnaround strategy, which saw the company acquiring and investing into digital platforms.[7][8][9] Prior to the announcement of BET+, Viacom acquired the free streaming platform Pluto TV on March 4, 2019, and launched several channels branded after Viacom-owned cable networks and IPs, including BET-branded channels.[10][11][12]

History

Original BET+ logo from September 2019 to November 2021.

In 2017, Viacom launched BET Play, which carried BET original content and was not available in the United States.[13][14] The same year, Tyler Perry signed a deal with Viacom, which lasts seven years until 2024,[15] which would give him part ownership in BET+.[16] On June 24, 2019, BET+ was announced as a joint venture between BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios, set to launch in the fall of that year.[17] On September 9, 2019, BET set an official launch date of September 19, 2019 and announced Devin Griffin as general manager of the streaming service.[18] The service launched on September 19 that year.[19] BET+ accounted for half of subscriber growth and nearly all revenue growth for BET in 2021.[20]

Original programming

Drama

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Ruthless Drama March 19, 2020 475 4 seasons, 75 episodes


41 41–80 min.


Pending
A Luv Tale Drama June 2, 2021 106 1 season, 6 episodes


11 11–20 min.


Ended
All the Queen's Men Drama September 9, 2021 342 3 seasons, 42 episodes


33 33–50 min.


Season 3 ongoing
Sacrifice Thriller November 4, 2021 110 1 season, 10 episodes


40 40–50 min.


Renewed[21]
Kingdom Business Drama May 19, 2022 216 2 seasons, 16 episodes


41 41–51 min.


Pending
Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons Drama August 25, 2022 212 2 seasons, 12 episodes


43 43–44 min.


Pending
I Got a Story to Tell Thriller anthology October 27, 2022 006 6 episodes


41 41–88 min.


Miniseries
Angel Drama January 5, 2023 103 1 season, 3 episodes


47 47–55 min.


Ended
Legacy Crime drama March 2, 2023 003 3 episodes


30 30–46 min.


Miniseries
Awaiting release
Perimeter[22] Drama February 29, 2024 TBA TBA Pending

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Bigger Comedy September 19, 2019 220 2 seasons, 20 episodes


26 26–33 min.


Ended[23]
First Wives Club Comedy September 19, 2019 329 3 seasons, 29 episodes


25 25–35 min.


Ended
Bruh Comedy May 7, 2020 364 3 seasons, 64 episodes


22 22–29 min.


Pending
Leimert Park Comedy March 25, 2021 006 6 episodes


9 9–11 min.


Miniseries
The Ms. Pat Show Sitcom August 12, 2021 330 3 seasons, 30 episodes


25 25–35 min.


Renewed[24]
Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems Satire February 10, 2022 006 6 episodes


29 29–34 min.


Miniseries
Zatima Comedy drama September 22, 2022 230 2 seasons, 30 episodes


24 24–37 min.


Pending
Average Joe Dark comedy June 26, 2023 110 1 season, 10 episodes


39 39–50 min.


Pending
The Michael Blackson Show Sitcom July 27, 2023 104 1 season, 4 episodes


25 21–26 min.


Pending
Caught Up Comedy drama August 24, 2023 104 1 season, 4 episodes


24 24–28 min.


Pending
Awaiting release
Churchy[25] Comedy drama February 15, 2024 TBA TBA Pending

Unscripted

Docuseries

Title Subject Premiere Seasons Length Status
American Gangster: Trap Queens True crime October 16, 2019 330 3 seasons, 30 episodes


41 41–47 min.


Ended
All the Way Black Comedy/culture June 4, 2020 112 1 season, 12 episodes


19 19–22 min.


Ended
Love You to Death True crime March 23, 2023 120 1 season, 20 episodes


41 41 min.


Pending
Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 Travel June 15, 2023 002 2 episodes


41 41 min.


Miniseries

Reality

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
College Hill: Celebrity Edition Reality June 27, 2022 216 2 seasons, 16 episodes


41 41 min.


Pending
The Impact: Atlanta Reality October 5, 2022 218 2 seasons, 18 episodes


40 40–42 min.


Pending
In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy Reality October 19, 2023 106 1 season, 6 episodes


45 45–48 min.


Pending

Variety

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
I Love Us Comedy clip show June 2, 2022 110 1 season, 10 episodes


21 21 min.


Ended

Co-productions

These shows have been commissioned by BET+ in cooperation with a partner from another country.

Title Genre Partner/Country Premiere Seasons Length Status
The Porter Drama CBC Television/Canada May 5, 2022 108 1 season, 8 episodes


46 46–54 min.


Ended[26]

Continuations

These shows have been picked up by BET+ for additional seasons after having aired previous seasons on another network.

Title Genre Prev. network(s) Premiere Seasons Length Status
Carl Weber's The Family Business (seasons 2–4) Crime drama BET July 2, 2020 334 3 seasons, 34 episodes


40 40–47 min.


Renewed[27]
The Rich and the Ruthless (season 4) Satire Allblk May 13, 2021 105 1 season, 5 episodes


22 22–28 min.


Ended

Exclusive international distribution/Co-productions

These shows have been acquired and co-produced by BET+ for exclusive first-run release in the United States through deals with international partners.

Title Genre Partner/Region Premiere Seasons Length Status
Dark Money Drama BBC One/United Kingdom January 15, 2020 004 4 episodes


55 55–56 min.


Miniseries
Diggstown Legal drama CBC Television/Canada April 23, 2020 426 4 seasons, 26 episodes


44 44 min.


Ended[28]
Pulse Science fiction thriller Showmax/South Africa August 18, 2022 106 1 season, 6 episodes


42 42 min.


Ended

Original films

Feature films

Title Genre Premiere Length
Sacrifice Thriller December 19, 2019 76 1 hour, 16 min.


Carl Weber's Influence Mystery February 20, 2020 92 1 hour, 32 min.


Trigger Thriller October 22, 2020 67 1 hour, 7 min.


The Business of Christmas Family December 3, 2020 105 1 hour, 45 min.


Kiss Me for Christmas Romance December 10, 2020 82 1 hour, 22 min.


Troubled Waters Drama December 17, 2020 97 1 hour, 37 min.


Never and Again Romance February 11, 2021 89 1 hour, 29 min.


Redeemed Drama February 18, 2021 80 1 hour, 20 min.


Favorite Son Drama May 6, 2021 95 1 hour, 35 min.


American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty: The Delrhonda Hood Story Biopic September 30, 2021 95 1 hour, 35 min.


A Rich Christmas Family drama November 4, 2021 91 1 hour, 31 min.


Soul Santa Comedy November 11, 2021 95 1 hour, 35 min.


A Jenkins Family Christmas Comedy drama November 18, 2021 94 1 hour, 34 min.


Christmas Deja Vu Fantasy November 25, 2021 92 1 hour, 32 min.


The Business of Christmas 2 Drama December 2, 2021 85 1 hour, 25 min.


Merry Switchmas Family December 9, 2021 85 1 hour, 25min.


A Christmas Wish Family December 16, 2021 89 1 hour, 29 min.


Christmas for Sale Romance December 23, 2021 88 1 hour, 28 min.


Dear Best Friend Thriller January 13, 2022 99 1 hour, 39 min.


The Millennial Drama January 27, 2022 80 1 hour, 20 min.


North of the 10 Comedy drama February 10, 2022 154 2 hours, 34 min.


A Royal Surprise Romance March 10, 2022 88 1 hour, 28 min.


Unfinished Thriller March 24, 2022 101 1 hour, 41 min.


Due Season Drama April 14, 2022 93 1 hour, 33 min.


Trophy Wife Drama April 28, 2022 87 1 hour, 27 min.


A Message From Brianna Horror May 12, 2022 80 1 hour, 20 min.


Red Winter Thriller May 26, 2022 73 1 hour, 13 min.


Outsiders Thriller June 2, 2022 85 1 hour, 25 min.


B-Boy Blues Drama June 9, 2022 103 1 hour, 43 min.


Block Party Comedy June 16, 2022 91 1 hour, 31 min.


Bid for Love Drama June 23, 2022 81 1 hour, 21 min.


The Ghost and the House of Truth Drama July 21, 2022 67 1 hour, 7 min.


The Missing Drama August 25, 2022 89 1 hour, 29 min.


Stalked Within Drama thriller September 8, 2022 82 1 hour, 22 min.


Hello Drama thriller September 22, 2022 92 1 hour, 32 min.


A Wesley Christmas Family November 3, 2022 98 1 hour, 38 min.


The First Noelle Romantic comedy November 10, 2022 90 1 hour, 30 min.


Christmas Party Crashers Romantic comedy November 17, 2022 84 1 hour, 24 min.


Holiday Hideaway Family/Romance November 24, 2022 96 1 hour, 36 min.


The Christmas Clapback Family November 24, 2022 80 1 hour, 20 min.


The Sound of Christmas Musical November 24, 2022 95 1 hour, 35 min.


Rolling Into Christmas Romance December 1, 2022 96 1 hour, 36 min.


A Miracle Before Christmas Drama/Family/Fantasy December 8, 2022 103 1 hour, 43 min.


A Blackjack Christmas Family December 15, 2022 113 1 hour, 53 min.


A Christmas Gift Family December 22, 2022 90 1 hour, 30 min.


The Reading Thriller February 2, 2023 96 1 hour, 36 min.


My Valentine Crush Romance February 9, 2023 84 1 hour, 24 min.


Under His Influence Thriller February 16, 2023 88 1 hour, 28 min.


Infidelity Drama March 2, 2023 89 1 hour, 29 min.


Game of Deceit Drama thriller March 9, 2023 88 1 hour, 28 min.


Dance for Me Thriller March 30, 2023 92 1 hour, 32 min.


Lethal Legacy Drama thriller/Mystery April 20, 2023 88 1 hour, 28 min.


The Final Say Romance May 4, 2023 93 1 hour, 33 min.


Love Marry Kill Mystery thriller May 18, 2023 96 1 hour, 36 min.


Deadly Entanglement Thriller June 8, 2023 88 1 hour, 28 min.


Jericho Ridge Action thriller June 29, 2023 87 1 hour, 27 min.


Call Her King Action thriller July 7, 2023 99 1 hour, 39 min.


Sisters Crime drama/Thriller August 3, 2023 95 1 hour, 35 min.


Cruel Encounters Thriller August 10, 2023 91 1 hour, 31 min.


Ruined Thriller August 17, 2023 92 1 hour, 32 min.


Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy Part One Crime drama September 21, 2023 98 1 hour, 38 min.


Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy Part Two Crime drama September 28, 2023 93 1 hour, 33 min.


First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story Crime drama October 5, 2023 104 1 hour, 44 min.


Wake Crime thriller October 12, 2023 84 1 hour, 24 min.


God's Grace: The Sheila Johnson Story Biopic October 19, 2023 101 1 hour, 41 min.


Stay Out Horror October 26, 2023 69 1 hour, 9 min.


A Wesley Christmas Wedding Romantic comedy November 2, 2023 93 1 hour, 33 min.


Heart for the Holidays Drama November 2, 2023 92 1 hour, 32 min.


Christmas Angel Drama/Musical/Romance November 9, 2023 92 1 hour, 32 min.


Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas Drama November 16, 2023 89 1 hour, 29 min.


So Fly Christmas Romance November 23, 2023 92 1 hour, 32 min.


A Royal Christmas Surprise Romance November 30, 2023 92 1 hour, 32 min.


The Christmas Ringer Romance November 30, 2023 98 1 hour, 38 min.


Never Alone for Christmas Comedy December 7, 2023 99 1 hour, 39 min.


Christmas Rescue Fantasy December 14, 2023 84 1 hour, 24 min.


Favorite Son Christmas Drama December 14, 2023 100 1 hour, 40 min.


Whatever It Takes Christmas comedy-drama December 21, 2023 90 1 hour, 30 min.


One Night Stay Thriller January 4, 2024 81 1 hour, 21 min.


Dutch II: Angel's Revenge Drama January 18, 2024 108 1 hour, 48 min.


Stand-up comedy specials

Title Premiere Length
Preacher Lawson: Get to Know Me February 20, 2020 58 58 min.


Specials

Title Genre Premiere Length
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play Musical play August 27, 2020 136 2 hours, 16 min.


Martin: The Reunion Unscripted reunion June 16, 2022 92 1 hour, 32 min.


Upcoming original programming

Drama

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Resonant[29] Post-apocalyptic science fiction TBA TBA TBA Series order
Untitled The Family Business spin-off[30] Crime drama TBA 108 1 season, 8 episodes


TBA Series order

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Diarra from Detroit[31] Dark comedy TBA 108 1 season, 8 episodes


60 60 min.


Series order
Birth of Cool[32] Comedy drama TBA 110 1 season, 10 episodes


TBA Series order

Feature films

Title Genre Premiere Length
The Despaired[33] Supernatural drama TBA 130 2 hours, 10 min.


In development

Title Genre
Cayne[34] Drama
Closure[35] Drama
HUD[24] Workplace comedy
Krack Babies[24] Animation
The Line[36] Drama
Played[35] Comedy
Trill League[37] Superhero animation
Untitled Devon Shepard and Lina Patel series[38] Drama

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