based on novel or book

Survival of the Thickest (2023)

Poster for Survival of the Thickest

Thick girls are having a mo'ment.

Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life after putting all her eggs in one man's basket, but she's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family.

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Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Michelle Buteau
    Mavis Beaumont Michelle Buteau
  • Profile picture of Tone Bell
    Khalil Tone Bell
  • Profile picture of Tasha Smith
    Marley Tasha Smith

Videos

Poster for Season 2

Season 2

2025

8 episodes

Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest premiered on March 27, 2025

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book