Head on down to Memphis for some ‘G.R.I.T.S.’
Head on down to Memphis for some ‘G.R.I.T.S.’
Roll along with Keisha, Francis, and Ty as they turn to the roller rink to start a new chapter in their lives.
Coming of age is never easy, but at least when you have your friends by your side, there’s always someone in your corner. That lesson is on full display in “Girls Raised in the South,” or “G.R.I.T.S.,” the new original series premiering on ALLBLK on Thursday, Oct. 30. The series follows a trio of young women in Memphis who turn to a new hobby to revitalize their lives: roller skating. You can stream each and every episode of “G.R.I.T.S.” exclusively with a subscription to ALLBLK.
How to watch ‘G.R.I.T.S.’
- When: Premieres Thursday, Oct. 30 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: ALLBLK
- Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial of ALLBLK.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘G.R.I.T.S.’
When do new episodes of ‘G.R.I.T.S.’ premiere?
“G.R.I.T.S.” premieres on ALLBLK at 3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 30. The show will drop new episodes at the same time on subsequent Thursdays, and the season will have eight episodes in total.
| Date | Time (ET) | Episode | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 30 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 101: ‘New junt’ | ALLBLK |
| Thursday, Nov. 6 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 102:’Lost in the sauce’ | ALLBLK |
| Thursday, Nov. 13 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 103: ‘Shrimps and grits’ | ALLBLK |
| Thursday, Nov. 20 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 104: ‘Big for your britches’ | ALLBLK |
| Thursday, Nov. 27 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 105: ‘Coleslaw’ | ALLBLK |
| Thursday, Dec. 4 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 106: ‘Worrisome’ | ALLBLK |
| Thursday, Dec. 11 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 107: ‘God don’t like ugly’ | ALLBLK |
| Thursday, Dec. 18 | 3:01 a.m. | Ep. 108: ‘Flodgin’ | ALLBLK |
Why do we recommend watching ‘G.R.I.T.S.’ on ALLBLK?
ALLBLK is the exclusive home of “G.R.I.T.S.,” which is an original series of the streamer. The amount of content made exclusively for Black audiences on ALLBLK is truly impressive, with other original titles, independent movies, WE TV originals, and even stage plays, among other content.
Viewers can sign up for ALLBLK starting at $7 per month, or pick the streamer’s annual plan for $70 per year. You can sign up for the streamer directly or add it as a channel through Prime Video and keep all the content in one app.
Can you watch ‘G.R.I.T.S.’ for free?
Since “G.R.I.T.S.” will have eight episodes in its first season, you won’t be able to see the whole thing for free. However, the streamer comes with a seven-day free trial, so you can watch the first episode of the series at no cost with a subscription as a new customer.
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Watch a trailer for ‘G.R.I.T.S.’
What is ‘G.R.I.T.S.’ about?
“G.R.I.T.S.” whisks viewers to the city of Memphis, where Keisha, Ty, and Francis are growing up fast. They have the next chapter of life set firmly in their sights, and as they try to navigate their next steps, they turn to their favorite pastime: roller skating. No matter the joys or grief in their lives, skating has always been there for them, and now a skating competition with life-changing prize money gives each of them a taste of the hope they’ve been looking so hard for.
Keisha, Ty, and Francis rely on each other as much as they do their wheels, and they’re not only willing, they’re eager to skate until they can’t skate anymore.