Survival of the Thickest: A New Netflix Show
In the real world, things are hard. Survival of the Thickest is a new Netflix show about Mavis, an ambitious junior fashion stylist in Manhattan, and her life.
Mavis and Her Journey
Mavis is determined to make it in the fashion business but faces problems she didn’t expect when her boyfriend, Jacque, betrays her trust. She has to make big changes in her life, and now she lives in a small apartment in Brooklyn with a strange roommate. With the help of her best friends Khalil and Marley, who are always there for her, Mavis finds her way through the complicated worlds of love, friendship, and self-discovery as she follows her dreams and finds her own way to success.
Based on a Memoir
Survival Of The Thickest is a heartfelt show that actress Michelle Buteau and writer-producer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel made. It is set in the busy city of New York. The series is based on Buteau’s memoir of the same name, which adds to the list of memoirs that have been turned into movies or TV shows. The show follows the main character, Mavis, as she faces the challenges of love, job goals, and personal growth.
The Cast of Survival Of The Thickest
- Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont
- Tasha Smith as Marley
- Tone Bell as Khalil
- Anissa Felix as India
- Donovan Louis Bazemore as Cooper
- Anna George as Shira
- Monnae Michaell as Loretta
- Ambre Anderson as Dr. Britta
- Princess Adenike as Melanie
- Erik McKay as EMT
Release Date
On July 13, 2023, Netflix will be the only place to watch all eight Survival Of The Thickest episodes.
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Plot
Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She’s determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss. The scripted comedy is based on Buteau’s acclaimed book of essays.
Buteau’s memoir, Survival Of The Thickest, is an interesting collection of essays about her life. Throughout the book, Buteau talks about how she dealt with different problems, showing her strength. Buteau’s message shines through life’s ups, downs, and oddities: it’s best to accept every experience with her true self (and a stylish pair of jeans).
