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Survival of the Thickest

2023
24 episodes
3 seasons
67user score

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.

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Seasons
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Season 4

ended

There won't be a season 4, the show has ended.

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Season 3

8 episodes
Jul 2, 2026

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Season 2

8 episodes
Mar 27, 2025

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Season 1

8 episodes
Jul 13, 2023

After a bad breakup, passionate stylist Mavis Beaumont seizes the opportunity to start over in life and love while finding happiness on her own terms.

Casting
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Michelle Buteau
Mavis Beaumont
Network
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Content rating
R21
TV-MA
TV-MA
19
15
16
15
16
16
16
18+
AP
16
SAM 16
16
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