

Survival of the Thickest
2023-07-13 · 27 min / episode · ★ 6.8
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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- Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
- Production companies
- A24, Mosaic
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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