Overview

• Netflix has officially renewed 'Survival of the Thickest' for a third and final season, announced during its 2025 upfront presentation.
• The series, created by and starring Michelle Buteau, is based on her 2020 essay collection of the same name and follows the journey of Mavis Beaumont, a Black, plus-size stylist embracing self-love and professional growth.
• Season 2, released in March 2024, was directed entirely by women of color, with 70% of department heads and 50% of the crew being women, reflecting the show’s commitment to diversity on and off-screen.
• The series has been praised for its pro-Black, pro-fat, and pro-queer ethos, as well as its humor and focus on body positivity and chosen family.
• Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Amy Aniobi, and Grace Edwards lead the creative team, with production supported by A24 and Mosaic.