Netflix Buckle up for one last ride of Survival of the Thickest! Creator, writer, executive producer and star Michelle Buteau will return for a third and final season of the Netflix series, and the first look has been unveiled. What is Survival of the Thickest about? Here's the synopsis: Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Buteau). Black, plus-size, and falling in love while loving herself, Mavis works hard to grow her brand as a stylist and designer.