Survival of the Thickest
Thick girls are having a mo'ment.
Created by Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
On Netflix
A witty, warmhearted comedy-drama about self-discovery and chosen family, built on affirmation rather than conflict.
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
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Does Survival of the Thickest leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Survival of the Thickest easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Survival of the Thickest violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Survival of the Thickest scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Survival of the Thickest sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Survival of the Thickest
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Survival of the Thickest
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Survival of the Thickest, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Survival of the Thickest, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Survival of the Thickest, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
