TV series

Survival of the Thickest

2023–2026 · 3 seasons

A breezy, feel-good watch full of witty banter and warmth, easy to dip into and cheering you along.

Tagline: Thick girls are having a mo'ment.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Warm, uplifting, satirical and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, friendship, found family, love
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
found family
love
ambition
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild