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Survival of the Thickest

2023 – 2026Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic665.5Rotten Tomatoes95%79%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S3E5 "Good Grief, Bitch." 8.5

Episodes

7.7
8.1
8.1

Story

Thick girls are having a mo'ment.

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.

Feels like

  • Body Positivity Rom-Com
  • Chosen Family Dynamics
  • Modern Dating Satire
  • Uplifting & Empowering
  • New York City Lifestyle
  • Queer-Inclusive Narrative
  • Light Social Commentary
  • Feel-Good Binge Watch
  • Relatable Heartbreak Recovery

Cast

24 of 95 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kim O. Nguyen, Amy Aniobi, Tasha Smith
Written by
Michelle Buteau, Solomon Georgio, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel

Everyone

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Facts

July 13, 2023 · July 2, 2026 · Ended

First aired
July 13, 2023
Last aired
July 2, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Survival of the Thickest?"

Questions about Survival of the Thickest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Survival of the Thickest?

Netflix

In the United States, Survival of the Thickest streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Survival of the Thickest worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (70).

How long does it take to watch Survival of the Thickest?

11 h

About 11 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 27 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2026.

Will Survival of the Thickest make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Survival of the Thickest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.