Survival of the Thickest (2023)
Survival of the Thickest (2023)
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
Subs
SubsCurrently Survival of the Thickest is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.
Michelle Buteau
Mavis Beaumont / Creator / Writer
Tone Bell
Khalil
Tasha Smith
Marley / Director
Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
Creator / Writer
Anthony Michael Lopez
Bruce
Kim O. Nguyen
Director
Amy Aniobi
Director
Thembi Banks
Director
Linda Mendoza
Director
Kimmy Gatewood
Director
Grace Edwards
Writer
Ian Edwards
Writer
E.R. Fightmaster
Writer
Hillary Handelsman
Writer
April Korto Quioh
Writer
Julia Lindon
Writer
Taylor Selé
Jacque
NaTonia Monét
Kimberly
Annie Pisapia
Cathy
Shannon Destiny Ryan
Sabine
Jordan Carlos
Jordan
Monnae Michaell
Loretta
Ambre Anderson
Dr. Britta
Donovan Louis Bazemore
Cooper
Anna George
Shira
Peppermint
Peppermint
Sarah Cooper
Sydney
Liza Treyger
Jade
Allan K. Washington
Trent
Christina Brown
Beautiful woman
Sagan Chen
PA
Hugh Moore
Camden
Anissa Felix
India
Becca Blackwell
Day
Princess Adenike
Melanie / Lisa Bonet Top Hat
Usama Siddiquee
Amir
Solomon Georgio
Queen Solomon / Writer
Marouane Zotti
Luca
J. Riley Jr.
Divinity
Matteo Lane
Waiter
Christine Jones
Callie
Anthony Michael Lopez
Bruce
Mark McKinnon
Davis
Michelle Visage
Avery Delane
Joyelle Nicole Johnson
Anita
Veronica Mosey
Karen
Candyce Adkins
Chevion
Winter-Lee Holland
Woman
Nicole Byer
Nicole
Kelly Augustine
Influencer
Princess Bey
Meg
Erik McKay
EMT
Rojo Perez
Barry
Rovin Sena
Egypt
Katie Sturino
Influencer
Clifton Davis
Emmanuel
Misha Osherovich
Billy
Dina Drew
Dr. Aetos
Joel Haberli
Steven
Justin Andrew Phillips
Mark
Robert Christopher Riley
Henry
Karla Maiden-Vazquez
Rita
Anderson .Paak
Anderson .Paak
Celisse Henderson
Celisse
Garcelle Beauvais
Natasha / Natasha Karina
Jerrie Johnson
Daphne
Monya Tebji
Gabriella
Jacopo Rampini
Tommaso
Tiziano Ferracci
Chicken guy
Dave Ahdoot
Man
Curtis Bannister
Enzo
Francesca Shipsey
Sophie
Lucia Ceracchi
Bride
Alecsys Proctor-Turner
Nala
Kristopher Kling
Freddie
Yamaneika Saunders
Reiki healer
Jordan Mann
Lizz
Melissa Michelle Jones
Dira
Donwill
DJ
Judeline Charles
Rainbow Nymph Fairy 1
Symphony Canady
Rainbow Nymph Fairy 2
Kane L. Brown
Rainbow Nymph Fairy 3
Deon Cole
Lamar
Hassan Johnson
Dr. Lawrence
Michael Rishawn
Jake
Dan Amboyer
Harrison
James Villemaire
Ted
Nore Davis
Tony
Brian Marc
Clive
Rotimi Paul
Jamal
Nick Mauldin
Man #1
Nick Giedris
Man #2
Matthew Streeter
Marine
Louna Le Roux
Therapist #1
Stephen Rosenfield
Therapist #2
Tika Sumpter
Simone
Rolonda Watts
Adrienne
Monét X Change
Monét X Change
Sandra Bernhard
Hannah Sommar
Jonathan Higginbotham
Trey
Bevy Smith
Bevy Smith
Franchesca Ramsey
Jen
Miles Josephson
Aiden
Honey Balenciaga
Honey Balenciaga
Yves Mathieu East
Officiant
RonReaco Lee
Charles Renee
Jonina Thorsteinsdottir
Greta
Megan Robinson
Shirley
Kal Mansoor
Reporter
Amy Sherald
Amy Sherald
Ariel Iman
Model
Angie Martinez
Iman
Amyra Leon
Amyra León
Media.
Details.
Release DateJuly 13, 2023
StatusReturning Series
Seasons2
Episodes16
Running Time27m
Content RatingTV-MA
Genres
Last updated:
This TV Show Is About.
Scripted
based on novel or book
Wiki.
Survival of the Thickest is a comedy-drama television series co-created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez Witzel for Netflix, based on a memoir of the same name. The series stars Buteau as a woman attempting to rebuild her life after a breakup. The series was released on July 13, 2023. In early 2024, Netflix announced that the show was renewed for a second season, which premiered on March 27, 2025. In May 2025, the series was renewed for a third and final season.
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