Comedy fans have reason to celebrate as standup star Michelle Buteau‘s heartfelt series Survival of the Thickest has secured a spot in Netflix’s top ten TV shows in the United States. The sophomore season of this body-positive romantic comedy has captured viewers’ attention with its authentic storytelling and laugh-out-loud moments, proving that diverse representation continues to resonate with streaming audiences.
The show follows Buteau’s character Mavis Beaumont, a plus-size stylist navigating the complexities of life after her relationship imploded due to infidelity in the first season. Season 2 expands her journey with international adventures, career challenges, and new romantic possibilities, all while maintaining the show’s core message of self-acceptance and personal growth.
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“When we got into Season 2 and we realized we were doing a movement. So we went from moment to movement,” explained co-creator Danielle Sanchez-Witzel in a Netflix interview. This evolution is
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