Urban One ranks TikTok microdramas 'Foul Play' and 'Power & Influence'

Exclusive: Black Content Distributor Urban One, Inc. is launching a pair of micro dramas that will be launched on the Bossip TikTok account. Drox Dougal, who has credits for Lovecraft Country and Tanya Hafler Moore (Tyler Perry's House of Payne), is behind corporate thriller Power & Influence and revenge drama Foul Play, respectively. Each series has […]

Exclusive: Black Content Distributor Urban One, Inc. A pair of micro dramas are being launched on the Bossip TikTok account.

Drox Dougal, who has credits for Lovecraft Country and Tanya Hafler Moore (Tyler Perry's House of Payne), is behind corporate thriller Power & Influence and revenge drama Foul Play, respectively.

Each series will have 20 episodes averaging 90 seconds, with Power & Influence launching on October 19, 2026. After the exclusive TikTok debut, they will expand across Urban One's digital, television, streaming and audio platforms such as TV One channel, connect TV devices and free ad-supported channels. RELATED STORIES Sarah Snoke Buys & 'Game of Thrones' Stars Show Up as Microdrama Adapted for Snipes News 'Night of the Living Dead' Vertical Microdrama Ready for Horror Shows Room418

Power & Influence is currently in production. Logline says, "AI Deepfakes uncovers hidden scandals at one of Atlanta's most prestigious black-owned ad agencies, forcing CEO Nia Whitmore to fend off her biggest threat: Zori Reynolds, a young creative strategist whose street connections could save the company—or destroy everything Nia's built." Watch on Deadline

Cast: Ivory Shields (Nappily Ever After), Tanasia Madan (Queen Sugar), Jay Jones (Lovecraft Country), De'Tuan Williams (Fear Lake Lanier), Ashley Brittany Silva (Love & Marriage: DC) and Donnie Carrington (Beyond the Gates).

Dougal is the writer, Jamal Simmons (Married at First Sight) is the director, and Moat Zachary (Chef Rubel & Company) is the executive producer.

The Unfortunate Game, also in production, is billed as a "genre revenge thriller that follows a veteran and the mother of a highly skilled athlete as she seeks revenge against a corrupt coach, referee and player who conspired to injure her star point guard daughter during a high-stakes tournament."

Hafler Moore is a writer and executive producer, with former women's professional basketball player Ty Young directing, Leon Lozado (All-American: Homecoming) co-producing and directing, and former women's basketball players Ashley McCalla and Sydney McCalla also producing.

"We create stories specifically for how our audience watches today," said Alison McGivena, senior vice president of content at Urban One's digital division, iONE Digital. "From the writing to the pacing and production, these miniseries are made for mobile viewing, with compelling characters and stories that keep viewers coming back."

"These miniseries give brands an opportunity to authentically connect with our audience through stories rooted in their culture and interests," added Urban One EVP Jeff Meza, Head of Entertainment and Integrated Marketing. Partners can become part of these stories from the start, with opportunities that extend across Urban One's platforms.

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