“Survival of the Thick” is getting a second season

Netflix has confirmed that there will be a second season Survive from thicker. The series was created by comedienne Michelle Buteau, who also stars in the series as Mavis Beaumont.

The first season of the comedy series was released last summer Survive from thicker On Netflix. The series was well received by viewers and critics alike, with an 85 percent rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an 89 percent rating among audiences. So, it's no surprise that Netflix has ordered a second season of the series.

Survive from thicker

in Survive from thicker We follow Mavis Beaumont (Michel Buteau). She is described in the synopsis as “black, plus size, and newly single (not by choice).” In the official trailer, we already see that Mavis was dumped by her boyfriend five years ago. Then she tries to reinvent herself. She finds a new job as a fashion designer for the glamorous Natasha (Garcel Beauvais) and is determined to improve her life. She is helped by her “chosen family,” Body positivity“, a nice v-neck and some lip gloss.”

Loyal Netflix viewers probably already know lead actress Michelle Buteau. She has been a voice for several years Circle He can also be seen in the reunion at the end of the season. Survive from thicker It is based on her personal memoirs and was written by her in collaboration with Daniel Sanchez-Witzel (New girl) reworked in the series. In addition to Michel Buteau, Ton Bell (Drink masters), Tasha Smith (Why didn't I get married?(And Christine Horn)treatment) in the series, but along with drag queen Peppermint and permanent judging panelist Michelle Visage, there were also two famous faces from RuPaul's Drag Race She appeared in the first season of Survive from thicker.

the second season

Michelle Buteau announced the second season of the series Survive from thicker Herself in an interview with NBC today. She also announced her second comedy special on Netflix. Her first special, Michel Buteau: Welcome to Buttopiareleased on the streaming service in 2020.

Watch the trailer for Season 1 again here Survive from thicker:

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