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, NY[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

Television

These shows had their original production commissioned by BET+, or had additional seasons commissioned by BET+.

Originals
Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Bigger Comedy September 19, 2019 1 season, 10 episodes 29 min. Renewed[13]
First Wives Club Comedy September 19, 2019 1 season, 9 episodes 29 min. Renewed[14]
Ruthless Drama March 19, 2020 1 season, 24 episodes 59 min. Season 1 ongoing
Bruh Comedy May 7, 2020 1 season, 24 episodes 29 min. Season 1 ongoing
All the Way Black Comedy/Reality June 4, 2020 1 season, 12 episodes 20–22 min. Season 1 ongoing

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 59 min. Season 2 ongoing

Co-productions

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

Title Partner / Country Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Diggstown CBC Television / Canada Legal drama April 23, 2020 1 season, 6 episodes 60 min. Pending

Film
Title Genre Premiere Length
Sacrifice Thriller December 19, 2019 76 min.
Carl Weber's Influence Mystery February 20, 2020 92 min.

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

Specials
Title Premiere Length
Awaiting release
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play[15] August 27, 2020 TBA
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gollark: Have you done so?
gollark: Very exciting.
gollark: In just 15 days it might be announced maybe according to one thing I read somewhere.
gollark: Well, fear the RK3588 then.

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". The Futon Critic. September 9, 2019.
  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. ""Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play" Set to Launch on BET+ August 27". The Futon Critic. August 8, 2020.
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