Michelle Buteau’s groundbreaking comedy returns for one last fierce run
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The Big News Drops
Mavis Beaumont is coming back one last time, y’all! Netflix just dropped the bombshell that Michelle Buteau’s hilarious series scored a third and final season.
The announcement came during their 2025 upfront presentation, and fans are losing their minds!
Looks like our fave stylist has one more adventure left in her fabulous journey.
Michelle’s Priceless Reaction
Buteau’s reaction to the renewal news was everything we needed and more!
In the announcement clip, she gets a surprise call from “Season 3” itself and absolutely freaks out.
Someone off-camera handed her a giant pink “3” balloon, which she clutched like it was her firstborn.
Her excitement was contagious as she joked about “the holy trinity” and “three of me.”
What Makes This Show Special
If you’ve been living under a rock, Survival of the Thickest follows Black stylist Mavis rebuilding her life after a soul-crushing breakup.
Based on Buteau’s own 2020 memoir, this gem celebrates self-love, body positivity, and chasing dreams.
With her ride-or-die chosen family backing her up, Mavis navigates dating disasters while hustling to launch her fashion brand.
Star-Studded Cast
Buteau isn’t the only reason to binge this show immediately!
The stellar cast includes Tone Bell, Tasha Smith, and Marouane Zotti bringing the laughs.
RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Peppermint rounds out this incredible ensemble.
Together, they create magic that Entertainment Weekly called “funnier than ever” in its glowing season two review.
Breaking Barriers On and Off Screen
What makes this show truly revolutionary? It’s unapologetically inclusive AF!
EW’s Jillian Sederholm praised how it’s “pro-Black, pro-fat, pro-queer, pro-sex, and pro-bad boss bitch.”
Behind the scenes is just as groundbreaking—season two boasted all women of color directors, 70% female department heads, and a half-female crew.
Now THAT’S putting your money where your mouth is!
Catch Up Before The Finale
Haven’t watched yet? What are you waiting for?! Both existing seasons are streaming right now on Netflix.
Jump in and see why everyone’s obsessed with Mavis’s messy, beautiful journey. With standout episodes featuring Anderson.
Paak at Afropunk and celebrating trans joy with Peppermint, this show delivers laughs while breaking down barriers.