What to Watch: Survival of the Thickest

I fell in love with Michelle Buteau during the first episode of The First Wives Club. Granted I loved so many of the ladies on that series, Buteau was epic on that show. But, Survival of the Thickiest is on a higher level. The writing along on the show is amazing. The show is based off her memoir by the same name. The show is like watching a real life Sex and the City, along with a touch of The Real World, and I am not talking about the MTV reality show. And before you get angry at me, I grew up on watching The Real World, because I seriously only watched Lisa Bonnett, even on the C show…..we are not saying that’s name here. Bonnett is, even today, still an icon in my mind. Emphasis on MY MIND.

Back to Survival, the show is not only great writing but an amazing cast. Buteau casting of the show is a lesson in ICONS. Tasha Smith became one of the favorite character actors back in 1996 when she was on Boston Common, and she’s worked so hard for so long. Survival she is flying up in the stars on this show giving so much and it deserves a serious nomination. The writing is so real and cheeky, it’s crazy. It’s the kind of real you wanted to happen in shows like Sex & The City and Younger. I think where it shines, is the rawness of the characters, there are no maniquered personalities in this show. Her powerhouse wardrobe choices on the show are giving such a great vision of her love of fashion. The shows cosume designer, Keia Bounds give the whole show an amazing look. I was happy to look back to see she actually worked on Younger for one episode!

The show is now in it’s second season and I cannot wait for it’s third season. Set in NYC, Brooklyn and Queens. The show is amazingly orchestrated in city life and even the drag scene. Giving us the amazing talents of iconic ladies like Peppermint & Monet Xchange. And dying  when Honey Balenciaga graced an episode. EPIC! There are already two season and plenty to binge for two weeks! The seasons small capsules and the stories keep giving one after the other. Welcome back to your 20’s, even though Mavis is written in there late 30’s. Enjoy!!!