‘Survival of the Thickest’ Season 2: This is all about renewal, release date, storyline, cast and more

Netflix has officially renewed Michelle Buteau's comedy series "Survival of the Thickest" for a second season, and also ordered a new comedy special featuring the actor. Buteau shared the exciting news during an appearance on the Today show. The s...

Netflix has officially renewed its comedy series "Survival of the Thickest" for a second season, starring and executive produced by Michelle Buteau. The streaming giant has also ordered a second comedy special featuring the actor.

Renewal

Michelle Buteau announced the news during an appearance on Today. The renewal comes more than six months after the comedy, based on Buteau’s book of essays, debuted on the service. The eight-episode show has received positive reviews, with an 85 per cent score among critics and an 89 per cent rating among viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. It also earned seven NAACP Awards nominations, including four for Buteau.

Storyline

The series revolves around Mavis (played by Buteau), a newly single woman rebuilding her life as a struggling stylist. Co-created by Danielle Sanchez-Witzel ("The Carmichael Show," "New Girl"), the show is produced by A24. Linda Mendoza, Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich and Anne Hong serve as executive producers.


Cast

Fans can expect to see the familiar faces of Tone Bell, Tasha Smith, Taylor Selé, Garcelle Beauvais, Marouane Zotti, Liza Treyger, Anissa Felix, Anthony Michael Lopez, Monnae Michaell, Usama Siddiquee, Allan K. Washington, Becca Blackwell, Peppermint, J. Riley Jr., Anna George, Michelle Visage, Donovan Louis Bazemore, and Ambre Anderson returning for the new season.

Season 1 and Future

"Survival of the Thickest" premiered on Netflix in July 2023 and was not labeled as a limited series, leaving room for future seasons. The show has been well-received, with a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb. This renewal marks Netflix's third major television series collaboration with A24 Television.

Release Date

While Netflix has not yet announced a release date for Season 2, fans can expect more of Michelle Buteau's humor and the return of the core cast from Season 1. Buteau will also be returning to Netflix with her second comedy special, following 2020’s "Welcome to Buteaupia."
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FAQs:

Will there be a Season 2 of "Survival of the Thickest"?
Yes, Netflix officially renewed "Survival of the Thickest" for a second season, as confirmed by Michelle Buteau during an appearance on Today.

When is the release date for Season 2 of "Survival of the Thickest"?
Netflix has not yet announced a release date for Season 2. The renewal news was shared in February 2024, months after the first season premiered on July 13, 2023.
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