Internet video on demand service
BET+ Headquarters New York City , New York [1] , Area served United States , American Samoa , Guam , Northern Mariana Islands , Palau , Puerto Rico , Virgin Islands Owner ViacomCBS Key people
Scott Mills (President)
Tyler Perry
Devin Griffin (General manager)
Parent BET Networks (ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks ) Tyler Perry Studios Users 48.0 million (as of November 17, 2021[update] ) (Combined total of all ViacomCBS streaming services)Launched September 19, 2019
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+ 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 [ edit ]
Original BET+ logo from September 2019 to November 2021.
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Ruthless
Drama
March 19, 2020
2 seasons, 43 episodes
41–80 min.
Pending
All the Queen's Men
September 9, 2021
1 season, 10 episodes
40–43 min.
Pending
Sacrifice
Thriller
November 4, 2021
1 season, 10 episodes
40–50 min.
Pending
Unscripted [ edit ]
Docuseries [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
American Gangster: Trap Queens
Docuseries
October 16, 2019
2 seasons, 20 episodes
41–47 min.
Pending
Reality [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
All the Way Black
Reality comedy
June 4, 2020
1 season, 12 episodes
19–22 min.
Pending
Continuations [ edit ]
These shows have been picked up by BET+ for additional seasons after having aired previous seasons on another network.
Exclusive international distribution [ edit ]
These shows have been acquired by BET+ for exclusive first-run release in the United States.
Original films [ edit ]
Feature films [ edit ]
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
Drama Familiar
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, 30 min.
A Christmas Wish
Family
December 16, 2021
1 hour, 30 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.
Stand-up comedy specials [ edit ]
Specials [ edit ]
Upcoming original programming [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Zatima [19]
Drama
2022
1 season, 10 episodes
TBA
Series order
Kingdom Business [20]
Musical /Drama
TBA
1 season, 8 episodes
TBA
Title
Genre
Premiere
Seasons
Length
Status
Birth of Cool [21]
Dramedy
TBA
1 season, 10 episodes
TBA
Series order
Co-productions [ edit ]
In development [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ "BET Networks Shutting Down DC Headquarters, Moving to NYC" . Deadline Hollywood . May 10, 2017. Archived from the original on November 11, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2019 .
^ "BET NETWORKS AND TYLER PERRY STUDIOS TO LAUNCH BET+" . BET Press Room . June 24, 2019. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019 .
^ "BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Debut BET+ Thursday, September 19" (Press release). BET . September 9, 2019 – via The Futon Critic .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 14, 2017). "Tyler Perry Inks Mega Film & Television Deal With Viacom" . Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on August 5, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2018 .
^ Callaham, John. "What is BET Plus – Everything we know about the upcoming streaming service" . Android Authority . Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019 .
^ Goldberg, Lesley. "Tyler Perry Sets First of Four BET Series: White House Soap 'The Oval' (Exclusive)" . The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019 .
^ "Viacom Stock Rises on Restructuring" . Multichannel News . February 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019 .
^ "Viacom Unveils Five-Point Turnaround Plan (MESA)" . Media & Entertainment Services Alliance . February 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019 .
^ "Viacom outlines five point turnaround plan" . TBI Vision . February 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019 .
^ "Viacom Acquires Free Streaming Platform Pluto TV for $340 Million" . The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on August 8, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019 .
^ "Viacom Announces Completion of Pluto TV Acquisition" . Business Wire . March 4, 2019. Archived from the original on August 8, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019 .
^ Peterson, Tim (April 16, 2019). "Viacom will debut 15 channels on Pluto TV to bolster its upfront pitch" . Digiday . Archived from the original on November 9, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019 .
^ Hatchett, Keisha (December 13, 2021). "Bigger Cancelled After 2 Seasons — Read BET+ Series Creator's Statement" . TVLine .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 8, 2021). " 'First Wives Club' Renewed For Season 3 By BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 8, 2021 .
^ Tyler Perry Studios . "In September, Tyler Perry Studios wrapped season 3 of #TylerPerryBRUH Here is how it went..." Instagram .
^ "Ms. Pat Show Renewed for Season 2" . TV Line . September 2, 2021.
^ Petski, Denise (July 29, 2021). " 'Real Husbands Of Hollywood' Limited Series Revival From Kevin Hart & Jesse Collins Entertainment Ordered By BET+" . Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021 .
^ "Video: BET+ Original - "Real Husbands of Hollywood More Kevin, More Problems" " (Press release). BET . January 24, 2022 – via The Futon Critic .
^ "BET's Tyler Perry Programming Universe Expands with the Addition of the New "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Spin-Off "Tyler Perry's Zatima" " (Press release). BET . December 8, 2021 – via The Futon Critic .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2021). "BET+ Greenlights Gospel Drama Series 'Kingdom Business' From DeVon Franklin, Holly Carter & Kirk Franklin" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 23, 2021 .
^ Petski, Denise (February 22, 2021). "BET+ Orders Lena Waithe-Produced 'Birth Of Cool' Dramedy Series From Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier & Macro" . Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021 .
^ Petski, Denise (December 10, 2020). "CBC, BET+ Team On 'The Porter' Railway Workers Drama From Inferno Pictures & Sienna Films" . Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2021 .
^ "Development Update: Friday, November 19" (Press release). November 19, 2021 – via The Futon Critic .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2022). " 'Cayne' Drama Based On Ian Smith Novel In Works At BET+ From Gregory Poirier & Michael Strahan" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 12, 2022 .
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