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BET+
HeadquartersNew York City, New York[1],
United States
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)
ParentBET Media Group
URLwww.bet.plus
LaunchedSeptember 19, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-19)

BET+ is a streaming service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and the BET Media Group, a subsidiary of Paramount Global's CBS Entertainment Group. 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 is the exclusive streaming home of programming produced by Tyler Perry, as part of BET's overall deal with him.[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

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Original BET+ logo from September 2019 to November 2021.

In 2017, Viacom launched BET Play, which carried BET original content but was not available in the United States.[13][14] During that same year, Tyler Perry signed a multiyear production deal with Viacom.[15]

On June 24, 2019, BET+ was announced as a joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, set to launch in the fall of that year.[16] As part of his deal with BET, Perry has part ownership in the service.[17]

On September 9, 2019, an official launch date was announced for 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

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Drama

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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Ruthless Drama March 19, 2020 5 seasons, 95 episodes 41–80 min Pending
A Luv Tale Drama June 2, 2021 1 season, 6 episodes 11–20 min Ended
All the Queen's Men Drama September 9, 2021 4 seasons, 50 episodes 33–50 min Season 4 ongoing
Sacrifice Thriller November 4, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 40–50 min Renewed[21]
Kingdom Business Drama May 19, 2022 2 seasons, 16 episodes 41–51 min Pending
Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons Drama August 25, 2022 2 seasons, 12 episodes 43–44 min Pending
I Got a Story to Tell Thriller anthology October 27, 2022 6 episodes 41–88 min Miniseries
Angel Drama January 5, 2023 1 season, 3 episodes 47–55 min Ended
Legacy Crime drama March 2, 2023 3 episodes 30–46 min Miniseries
Perimeter Drama February 29, 2024 1 season, 4 episodes 30–36 min Pending

Comedy

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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Bigger Comedy September 19, 2019 2 seasons, 20 episodes 26–33 min Ended[22]
First Wives Club Comedy September 19, 2019 3 seasons, 29 episodes 25–35 min Ended
Bruh Comedy May 7, 2020 4 seasons, 75 episodes 22–29 min Pending
Leimert Park Comedy March 25, 2021 6 episodes 9–11 min Miniseries
The Ms. Pat Show Sitcom August 12, 2021 4 seasons, 38 episodes 25–35 min Renewed[23]
Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems Satire February 10, 2022 6 episodes 29–34 min Miniseries
Zatima Comedy drama September 22, 2022 3 seasons, 34 episodes 24–37 min Season 3 ongoing
Average Joe Dark comedy June 26, 2023 1 season, 10 episodes 39–50 min Renewed[24]
The Michael Blackson Show Sitcom July 27, 2023 1 season, 4 episodes 21–26 min Pending
Caught Up Comedy drama August 24, 2023 1 season, 4 episodes 24–28 min Pending
Churchy Comedy drama February 15, 2024 1 season, 8 episodes 20–30 min Renewed[25]
Diarra from Detroit Dark comedy March 21, 2024 1 season, 8 episodes 39–45 min Pending

Unscripted

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Docuseries

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Title Subject Premiere Seasons Length Status
American Gangster: Trap Queens True crime October 16, 2019 3 seasons, 30 episodes 41–47 min Ended
All the Way Black Comedy/culture June 4, 2020 1 season, 12 episodes 19–22 min Ended
Love You to Death True crime March 23, 2023 1 season, 20 episodes 41 min Pending
Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 Travel June 15, 2023 2 episodes 41 min Miniseries

Reality

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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
College Hill: Celebrity Edition Reality June 27, 2022 3 seasons, 24 episodes 41 min Pending
The Impact: Atlanta Reality October 5, 2022 3 seasons, 26 episodes 40–42 min Pending
In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy Reality October 19, 2023 1 season, 6 episodes 45–48 min Pending

Variety

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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
I Love Us Comedy clip show June 2, 2022 1 season, 10 episodes 21 min Ended

Co-productions

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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 1 season, 8 episodes 46–54 min Ended[26]

Continuations

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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 2–5) Crime drama BET July 2, 2020 4 seasons, 44 episodes 40–47 min Season 5 ongoing
The Rich and the Ruthless (season 4) Satire Allblk May 13, 2021 1 season, 5 episodes 22–28 min Ended
Haus of Vicious (season 2) Drama BET September 19, 2024 1 season, 8 episodes 43–44 min Season 2 ongoing

Exclusive international distribution/Co-productions

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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 4 episodes 55–56 min Miniseries
Diggstown Legal drama CBC Television/Canada April 23, 2020 4 seasons, 26 episodes 44 min Ended[27]
Pulse Science fiction thriller Showmax/South Africa August 18, 2022 1 season, 6 episodes 42 min Ended

Original films

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Feature films

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Title Genre Premiere Length
Sacrifice Thriller December 19, 2019 1 hour, 16 min
Carl Weber's Influence Mystery February 20, 2020 1 hour, 32 min
Trigger Thriller October 22, 2020 1 hour, 7 min
The Business of Christmas Family December 3, 2020 1 hour, 45 min
Kiss Me for Christmas Romance December 10, 2020 1 hour, 22 min
Troubled Waters Drama December 17, 2020 1 hour, 37 min
Never and Again Romance February 11, 2021 1 hour, 29 min
Redeemed Drama February 18, 2021 1 hour, 20 min
Favorite Son Drama May 6, 2021 1 hour, 35 min
American Gangster Presents: Big Fifty: The Delrhonda Hood Story Biopic September 30, 2021 1 hour, 35 min
A Rich Christmas Family drama November 4, 2021 1 hour, 31 min
Soul Santa Comedy November 11, 2021 1 hour, 35 min
A Jenkins Family Christmas Comedy drama November 18, 2021 1 hour, 34 min
Christmas Deja Vu Fantasy November 25, 2021 1 hour, 32 min
The Business of Christmas 2 Drama December 2, 2021 1 hour, 25 min
Merry Switchmas Family December 9, 2021 1 hour, 25 min
A Christmas Wish Family December 16, 2021 1 hour, 29 min
Christmas for Sale Romance December 23, 2021 1 hour, 28 min
Dear Best Friend Thriller January 13, 2022 1 hour, 39 min
The Millennial Drama January 27, 2022 1 hour, 20 min
North of the 10 Comedy drama February 10, 2022 2 hours, 34 min
A Royal Surprise Romance March 10, 2022 1 hour, 28 min
Unfinished Thriller March 24, 2022 1 hour, 41 min
Due Season Drama April 14, 2022 1 hour, 33 min
Trophy Wife Drama April 28, 2022 1 hour, 27 min
A Message From Brianna Horror May 12, 2022 1 hour, 20 min
Red Winter Thriller May 26, 2022 1 hour, 13 min
Outsiders Thriller June 2, 2022 1 hour, 25 min
B-Boy Blues Drama June 9, 2022 1 hour, 43 min
Block Party Comedy June 16, 2022 1 hour, 31 min
Bid for Love Drama June 23, 2022 1 hour, 21 min
The Ghost and the House of Truth Drama July 21, 2022 1 hour, 7 min
The Missing Drama August 25, 2022 1 hour, 29 min
Stalked Within Drama thriller September 8, 2022 1 hour, 22 min
Hello Drama thriller September 22, 2022 1 hour, 32 min
A Wesley Christmas Family November 3, 2022 1 hour, 38 min
The First Noelle Romantic comedy November 10, 2022 1 hour, 30 min
Christmas Party Crashers Romantic comedy November 17, 2022 1 hour, 24 min
Holiday Hideaway Family/Romance November 24, 2022 1 hour, 36 min
The Christmas Clapback Family November 24, 2022 1 hour, 20 min
The Sound of Christmas Musical November 24, 2022 1 hour, 35 min
Rolling Into Christmas Romance December 1, 2022 1 hour, 36 min
A Miracle Before Christmas Drama/Family/Fantasy December 8, 2022 1 hour, 43 min
A Blackjack Christmas Family December 15, 2022 1 hour, 53 min
A Christmas Gift Family December 22, 2022 1 hour, 30 min
The Reading Thriller February 2, 2023 1 hour, 36 min
My Valentine Crush Romance February 9, 2023 1 hour, 24 min
Under His Influence Thriller February 16, 2023 1 hour, 28 min
Infidelity Drama March 2, 2023 1 hour, 29 min
Game of Deceit Drama thriller March 9, 2023 1 hour, 28 min
Dance for Me Thriller March 30, 2023 1 hour, 32 min
Lethal Legacy Drama thriller/Mystery April 20, 2023 1 hour, 28 min
The Final Say Romance May 4, 2023 1 hour, 33 min
Love Marry Kill Mystery thriller May 18, 2023 1 hour, 36 min
Deadly Entanglement Thriller June 8, 2023 1 hour, 28 min
Jericho Ridge Action thriller June 29, 2023 1 hour, 27 min
Call Her King Action thriller July 7, 2023 1 hour, 39 min
Sisters Crime drama/Thriller August 3, 2023 1 hour, 35 min
Cruel Encounters Thriller August 10, 2023 1 hour, 31 min
Ruined Thriller August 17, 2023 1 hour, 32 min
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy Part One Crime drama September 21, 2023 1 hour, 38 min
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy Part Two Crime drama September 28, 2023 1 hour, 33 min
First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story Crime drama October 5, 2023 1 hour, 44 min
Wake Crime thriller October 12, 2023 1 hour, 24 min
God's Grace: The Sheila Johnson Story Biopic October 19, 2023 1 hour, 41 min
Paradies Thriller October 23, 2023 1 hour, 9 min
Paradies 2 Thriller October 23, 2023 1 hour, 9 min
Stay Out Horror October 26, 2023 1 hour, 37 min
A Wesley Christmas Wedding Romantic comedy November 2, 2023 1 hour, 33 min
Heart for the Holidays Drama November 2, 2023 1 hour, 32 min
Christmas Angel Drama/Musical/Romance November 9, 2023 1 hour, 32 min
Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas Drama November 16, 2023 1 hour, 29 min
So Fly Christmas Romance November 23, 2023 1 hour, 32 min
A Royal Christmas Surprise Romance November 30, 2023 1 hour, 32 min
The Christmas Ringer Romance November 30, 2023 1 hour, 38 min
Never Alone for Christmas Comedy December 7, 2023 1 hour, 39 min
Christmas Rescue Fantasy December 14, 2023 1 hour, 24 min
Favorite Son Christmas Drama December 14, 2023 1 hour, 40 min
Whatever It Takes Christmas comedy-drama December 21, 2023 1 hour, 30 min
One Night Stay Thriller January 4, 2024 1 hour, 21 min
Dutch II: Angel's Revenge Drama January 18, 2024 1 hour, 48 min
My Valentine Wedding Romance February 8, 2024 1 hour, 41 min
Kemba Biopic February 22, 2024 1 hour, 47 min
For What It's Worth Drama March 7, 2024 1 hour, 31 min
Soul Mates Thriller March 21, 2024 1 hour, 35 min
The Despaired Supernatural drama May 2, 2024 1 hour, 28 min
The Deadly Getaway Thriller May 9, 2024 1 hour, 25 min
RSVP Action May 30, 2024 1 hour, 25 min
Incision Thriller June 6, 2024 1 hour, 39 min
Who's Cheating Who? Thriller August 29, 2024 1 hour, 36 min
Trope Horror September 12, 2024 1 hour, 26 min
Deadly Intentions Action September 19, 2024 1 hour, 23 min
A Christmas Miracle Family November 7, 2024 1 hour, 28 min
Style Me for Christmas Romantic comedy November 14, 2024 1 hour, 38 min
A Wesley South African Christmas Family drama November 21, 2024 1 hour, 36 min
The Day Before Christmas Romantic comedy November 28, 2024 1 hour, 21 min
Brewster's Millions: Christmas Romantic comedy December 5, 2024 1 hour, 40 min
Too Many Christmases Family December 12, 2024 1 hour, 32 min
Queens of Christmas Comedy December 19, 2024 1 hour, 22 min
Awaiting release
Blended Christmas[28] Family December 25, 2024 TBA

Stand-up comedy specials

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

Specials

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Title Genre Premiere Length
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play Musical play August 27, 2020 2 hours, 16 min
Martin: The Reunion Unscripted reunion June 16, 2022 1 hour, 32 min

Upcoming original programming

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Drama

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Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Route 187[29] Crime drama 2025 TBA TBA Series order
The Family Business: New Orleans[30][31] Crime drama TBA 1 season, 8 episodes TBA Series order
Resonant[32] Post-apocalyptic science fiction TBA TBA TBA Series order

Feature films

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Title Genre Premiere Length
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story[33] LGBT/True crime TBA TBA

In development

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Title Genre
Cayne[34] Drama
Closure[35] Drama
HUD[36] Workplace comedy
Krack Babies[36] Animation
The Line[37] Drama
Played[35] Comedy
Trill League[38] Superhero animation
Untitled Devon Shepard and Lina Patel series[39] Drama

References

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