BET+

BET+ (pronounced "BET plus") is an over-the-top SVOD service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and the BET Networks unit of ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks, a division of ViacomCBS. The service was first announced on June 24, 2019 and launched on September 19, 2019.[2][3]

BET+
HeadquartersNew York City, New York[1],
United States
Area servedUnited States, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
OwnerViacomCBS
Key people
  • Scott Mills (President)
  • Tyler Perry
  • Devin Griffin (General manager)
ParentBET Networks
(ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks)
Tyler Perry Studios
Users 1 million (as of August 15, 2020)
LaunchedSeptember 19, 2019

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]

Original programming

Drama
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Ruthless Drama March 19, 2020 1 season, 24 episodes 41–80 min. Pending

Comedy
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Bigger Comedy September 19, 2019 1 season, 10 episodes 28–33 min. Renewed[13]
First Wives Club Comedy 1 season, 9 episodes 25–31 min. Renewed[14]
Bruh Comedy May 7, 2020 1 season, 24 episodes 22–29 min. Renewed[15]
All the Way Black Reality comedy June 4, 2020 1 season, 12 episodes 19–22 min. Pending

Docuseries
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
American Gangster: Trap Queens Docu-series October 16, 2019 2 seasons, 15 episodes 41–47 min. Pending

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
The Family Business (season 2) Drama BET July 2, 2020 1 season, 12 episodes 40–47 min. Renewed[16]

Exclusive international distribution

These shows have been acquired by BET+ for exclusive first-run release in the United States.

Title Genre Original network Original 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 2 seasons, 12 episodes 44 min. Renewed[17]

Original films

Feature films
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.
Awaiting release
Never and Again[18] Romance February 11, 2021 TBA
Redeemed TBA February 18, 2021 TBA

Stand-up comedy specials
Title Premiere Length
Preacher Lawson: Get to Know Me February 20, 2020 58 min.

Specials
Title Premiere Length
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play August 27, 2020 2 hours, 16 min.

Upcoming original programming

Drama
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length
Sacrifice[19] Thriller TBA 1 season, 10 episodes TBA

Comedy
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length
Ms. Pat[20] Comedy TBA 1 season, 10 episodes TBA

Co-productions
Title Genre Partner/Country Premiere Seasons Length
The Porter[21] Drama CBC Television/Canada TBA TBA TBA

References
  1. "BET Networks Shutting Down DC Headquarters, Moving to NYC". Deadline Hollywood. May 10, 2017.
  2. "BET NETWORKS AND TYLER PERRY STUDIOS TO LAUNCH BET+". BET Press Room. June 24, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  3. "BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Debut BET+ Thursday, September 19" (Press release). BET. September 9, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (July 14, 2017). "Tyler Perry Inks Mega Film & Television Deal With Viacom". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  5. Callaham, John. "What is BET Plus – Everything we know about the upcoming streaming service". Android Authority. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  6. Goldberg, Lesley. "Tyler Perry Sets First of Four BET Series: White House Soap 'The Oval' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  7. "Viacom Stock Rises on Restructuring". Multichannel News. February 9, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  8. "Viacom Unveils Five-Point Turnaround Plan (MESA)". Media & Entertainment Services Alliance. February 9, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  9. "Viacom outlines five point turnaround plan". TBI Vision. February 9, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  10. "Viacom Acquires Free Streaming Platform Pluto TV for $340 Million". The Hollywood Reporter.
  11. "Viacom Announces Completion of Pluto TV Acquisition". Business Wire. March 4, 2019.
  12. Peterson, Tim (April 16, 2019). "Viacom will debut 15 channels on Pluto TV to bolster its upfront pitch". Digiday.
  13. "'Bigger' Renewed For Season 2 On BET+". February 18, 2020.
  14. "'First Wives Club' Renewed For Season 2 By BET+". Deadline Hollywood. November 26, 2019.
  15. Andreeva, Nellie (September 6, 2020). "'Bruh' In the Can To Wrap Successful 4-Series Shoot At Tyler Perry Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  16. Petski, Denise (December 4, 2020). "Carl Weber's 'The Family Business' Renewed For Season 3 By BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  17. "CBC Renews Original Legal Dramas "Burden of Truth" and "Diggstown"" (Press release). CBC. July 21, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  18. "BET+ Film "Never and Again" Executive Produced by Percy "Master P" Miller and Romeo Miller and Directed by Lazrael Lison to Release Thursday, February 11" (Press release). BET. February 9, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  19. "BET+ Legal Thriller "Sacrifice" Starring Paula Patton Picked Up to Series" (Press release). BET. September 28, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  20. "BET+ Picks up New Scripted Comedy "Ms. Pat" from Award-winning Producers Brian Grazer and Lee Daniels" (Press release). BET. October 14, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  21. "CBC, BET+ Team On 'The Porter' Railway Workers Drama From Inferno Pictures & Sienna Films". Deadline Hollywood. December 10, 2020.
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