# Urban One microseries market entry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-one-microseries-market-entry
> Updated: 2026-10-19T23:34:52.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Urban One has announced its entry into the microseries market with the launch of two original vertical series designed for mobile viewing. The company plans to debut these projects on BOSSIP’s TikTok before expanding them across its media ecosystem, including TV One and various streaming channels.

The first series, ‘Power & Influence’, is a corporate thriller set at a Black-owned advertising agency in Atlanta. The plot involves internal power struggles and scandals triggered by AI-generated deepfakes. The second project, ‘Foul Play’, is a women’s basketball revenge thriller marking the directorial debut of Ty Young. Both series consist of 20 episodes, with each episode averaging approximately 90 seconds in length.

On October 19, Urban One officially debuted ‘Power & Influence’ on the BOSSIP TikTok account. The series follows characters Nia Whitmore, a CEO, and Zuri Reynolds, a creative strategist, as they navigate threats to their reputations caused by AI-generated deepfakes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Urban One launches TikTok microseries Power & Influence

Urban One is releasing ‘Power & Influence,’ a 20-episode TikTok microseries starring Ivory Shields and Tanazia Madan, focusing on corporate intrigue and AI deepfakes.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urban-one-launches-tiktok-microseries-power-influence

### 2026-10-14: Urban One enters microseries market with two new thrillers

Urban One is launching two vertical microseries, ‘Power & Influence’ and ‘Foul Play’, debuting on TikTok before expanding to its wider media platforms.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urban-one-enters-microseries-market-with-two-new-thrillers

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