Netflix has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming comedy series Survival of the Thickest, which is based on the book of the same name by Michelle Buteau.
The series stars Buteau as Mavis Beaumont, a plus-size stylist who is newly single after a devastating breakup. Mavis must now rebuild her life and career, while also navigating the ups and downs of dating in New York City.
Survival of the Thickest: A New Comedy Series from Netflix
Survival Of The Thickest | Teaser gives us a glimpse of Mavis’s life as she tries to find her footing after her breakup. We see her dealing with her ex, her on-the-job faux pas, and her dating highs and lows. But even through it all, Mavis remains determined to live her life on her own terms.
The cast of Survival of the Thickest also includes Tone Bell, Tasha Smith, Liza Treyger, Anissa Felix, Garcelle Beauvais, Taylor Selé, Anthony Michael Lopez, Marouane Zottie, Allan K. Washington, and Sarah Cooper. The series is created by Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, and it will premiere on Netflix on July 13, 2023.
Here is the full cast of Survival of the Thickest:
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Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont
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Tone Bell as Mavis’s ex-boyfriend
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Tasha Smith as Mavis’s best friend
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Liza Treyger as Mavis’s co-worker
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Anissa Felix as Mavis’s love interest
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Garcelle Beauvais as Mavis’s boss
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Taylor Selé as Mavis’s roommate
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Anthony Michael Lopez as Mavis’s date
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Marouane Zottie as Mavis’s date
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Allan K. Washington as Mavis’s date
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Sarah Cooper as Mavis’s therapist
What to Expect from Survival of the Thickest
The teaser trailer for Survival of the Thickest gives us a good sense of what to expect from the series. It looks like the show will be a funny and heartwarming look at life as a plus-size woman in New York City.
Mavis is a relatable and likeable character, and the supporting cast is full of talented actors. I’m excited to see how Mavis navigates her new life, and I’m sure Survival of the Thickest will be a hit with viewers.

FAQs
Survival of the Thickest Netflix Release Date
The Netflix release date for Survival of the Thickest is July 13, 2023.
Survival of the Thickest IMDb
Survival of the Thickest has a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb.
Cast of Survival of the Thickest
The cast of Survival of the Thickest includes:
- Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont
- Tone Bell as Mavis’s ex-boyfriend
- Tasha Smith as Mavis’s best friend
- Liza Treyger as Mavis’s co-worker
- Anissa Felix as Mavis’s love interest
- Garcelle Beauvais as Mavis’s boss
- Taylor Selé as Mavis’s roommate
- Anthony Michael Lopez as Mavis’s date
- Marouane Zottie as Mavis’s date
- Allan K. Washington as Mavis’s date
- Sarah Cooper as Mavis’s therapist
Survival of the Thickest Netflix
Survival of the Thickest is a comedy-drama television series created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez Witzel for Netflix. The series is based on Buteau’s book of the same name.
Survival of the Thickest Season 1
Survival of the Thickest has one season, which consists of 8 episodes.
Survival of the Thickest Episodes
The episodes of Survival of the Thickest are:
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Pilot
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The Breakup
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The Job
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The Date
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The Friends
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The Family
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The Ex
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The Finale
Survival of the Thickest Book
Survival of the Thickest is a book by Michelle Buteau. The book is a collection of essays about Buteau’s life as a plus-size woman.
Survival of the Thickest Trailer
The trailer for Survival of the Thickest can be found on YouTube.