10 ’90s Style Lessons We Learned from Watching ‘The Nanny’

Anjerika Wilmer
Feb 17, 2019

Joining the ranks of Carrie Bradshaw and Cher Horowitz, The Nanny‘s Fran Fine (played by Fran Drescher) is proving to be our current style obsession — and for good reason. Despite debuting 26 years ago, the CBS sitcom is chock-full of ’90s trends that feel so very 2019. Need proof? Just take a scroll through the popular Instagram account @whatfranwore if you need a refresher. Beyond the title character’s penchant for bold prints and OTT sequins, it’s her treasure trove of vintage skirt suits (Moschino! Christian Dior!) that’s won us over. Ahead, we’re sharing 10 ’90s-approved looks that are jonesing for a spot in your 2019 wardrobe.

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SO colorful 💐 Outfit by: @xobetseyjohnson

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1. Rainbow-bright stripes rule. Neon hues and bold shades were all over the spring ’19 runways. Coincidence? We think not.

Staud Bain Top Striped Rainbow ($135): Spring, please get here already. Staud’s rainbow-striped top will have you channeling a warm-weather getaway before you know it.

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Top 5 favorite Fran outfit. Red turtleneck + Moschino checkered skirt ❤️

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2. Cropped sweaters and checked mini combos just work. Establish a trusty uniform, and repeat. This is just one of Fran’s iconic turtleneck and mini skirt pairings (ahem, vintage Moschino) that we can’t get enough of.

Motel Mini Broomy Skirt in Checkerboard Tan ($55): Skirt the rules by dabbling in the season’s checkerboard trend. Anchor your look with combat boots and a beret come nightfall.

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When you match your outfit with your teacup and saucer. EVERYTHING Animal Print! 😍 Blazer and skirt by: @moschino

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3. Leopard print is a neutral. From Réalisation Par to Sandy Liang, all the big cool-girl brands are banking on this not-so-humble print.

Missguided Rust Leopard Print Cropped Denim Jacket ($60) + Missguided Rust Leopard Denim Micro Mini Skirt ($37): Take a walk on the wild side with a leopard print duo that commands attention.

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Moschino!

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4. Skirt co-ords are double the fun. The only thing more memorable than Fran’s signature bouffant is her affection for matchy-matchy Moschino skirt suits.

ASOS Design Pop Boucle Suit Blazer With Statement Buttons ($87) + ASOS Design Pop Boucle Mini Suit Skirt ($48):Day or night, work or play, this retro-fabulous boucle suit (peep dem pearl buttons) is giving us all the throwback feels.

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Green + Purple Wool Skirt Suit with faux fur trim by @gemmakahng 💚💜

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5. Colorful tights make the look. Running errands… but make it FASHUN. Miss Fine’s purple pantyhose and Kelly Green wool Gemma Kahng suit are practically a match made in heaven.

Modcloth Accent Your Ensemble Tights in Grape ($15): Winter may be bleak, but that doesn’t mean your tights have to be.

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Orange faux fur from @neimanmarcus. This episode has some of my favorite Fran outfits.

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6. Let your outerwear do the talking. Go big or go home with an extra textured topper that makes you look and feel like a million bucks.

Apparis Sophie Faux Fur Coat ($295): French-girl insouciance meets Fran Fine-level sass. We even love the scarlet red hue.

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Fran wears that top a couple times in the first season idk where it's from. Her pants are @moschino from the Cheap & Chic collection. [EDIT: thanks to @laura_dupuis for IDing the top as Dolce and Gabbana!]

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7. Puffy shirts are all the rage. If you don’t already have a puffy shirt in your possession, then the FOMO’s about to get real.

Stylenanda Pintucked Frill Trim Blouse ($42):Tuck this fanciful blouse into mom jeans for a sweetly sophisticated getup.

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✨The Gold Chain belt really sets this all black outfit off ✨🖤🖤

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8. Gold chain belts are seriously underrated. Beyond the Chanel runway, you now have Miss Fine to thank for bringing chain belts back into vogue.

ASOS Design L’amore Chain Waist and Hip Belt ($23):Imagine how this chain waist belt would look fastened around a black jumpsuit.

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Jean Paul Gaultier Tartan blazer + skirt

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9. Yellow tartan is everything. Sorry, not sorry, but Fran put yellow tartan (courtesy of Jean Paul Gaultier, no less) on the grid before Cher Horowitz. And she made it look damn good.

Topshop Yellow Tartan Coat ($170):Just add a stylin’ bum bag for the FROW-ready treatment

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[Season 2x24 Strange Bedfellows] Yellow gold Marc Bouwer gown 💛💛💛

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10. Always make an entrance. Slay, girl, slay. This gold-yellow Marc Bouwer gown requires no introduction.

Sandy Liang Tonya Dress ($795):No KiraKira+ filter required to shine bright like Fran Drescher. Layer this Sandy Liang stunner over a leopard print turtleneck for a downtown spin.

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Everything We Know About 'The White Lotus' Season 4

The White Lotus season 3 wrapped up April 6 (leaving us all in tears with that ending), but don't worry Mike White fans. The White Lotus season 4 is officially coming our way! HBO confirmed the news on January 22, announcing that production on the new season would hopefully begin in 2026. So we can rest easy as we rewatch season 3; we don't have to worry about a cancellation & (too many) unresolved cliffhangers! And after you finish season 3, you can check out the The 6 Best TV Shows To Watch On Max This Month.

Here's everything we know aboutThe White Lotusseason 4, coming to HBO and Max soon.

Is there a season 4 of The White Lotus?

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Yes, we're officially getting a The White Lotus season 4! It was confirmed near the end of January 2025, ahead of the season 3 release, and I couldn't be happier. Varietyconfirmed that HBO is hoping to start filming in 2026.

"Good news travels fast," the official social media announcement reads. "#TheWhiteLotus is excited to welcome you to a new destination."

Where is the next White Lotus set season 4?

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There's no word on where The White Lotus season 4 will take place, but creator Mike White already has some ideas. "For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the 'crashing waves of rocks' vernacular but there’s always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels," Mike said in an "Inside Episode 8" feature.

HBO programming exec Francesca Oris told Deadline in February that "I can’t really say where we’re going to land but chances are somewhere in Europe."

One X user tweeted that, "We need a winter themed season," and I can't agree more. The only thing messier than summer vacation drama? Drama in Aspen. (Or Norway, considering Mike White reportedly reached out to the Norwegian Film Institute for a filming grant). But producer David Bernad told THR that Mike "hates" the cold, so who knows!

Okay so who's in the White Lotus season 4 cast?

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If you're a White Lotus fan, you know we get a new characters every season, and fans are already dreaming up the next cast list. Names like Pedro Pascal, Regina Hall, Pamela Anderson, and Nicola Coughlan have been thrown around, to which I say HECK YES. I'm still holding out for Madelyn Cline too!

When is The White Lotus season 4 coming out?

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We don't have an official release date yet, but considering The White Lotus season 2 was filmed and released in 2022, there's a very good chance that if they begin production on The White Lotus season 4 in early 2026, we'll see episodes that same year!

How does The White Lotus season 3 end?

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We finally figured out who the White Lotus killer is — and who didn't make it out of season 3 alive. When Rick ends up enacting revenge on Jim for the horrible things he said, he ends up shooting Jim in the chest (then learning he was Rick's father).

When Rick and Jim's bodyguards end up in a shootout, Chelsea gets hit by a stray bullet and dies. Rick tries to carry her body away but gets shot by Gaitok, resulting in his death too. Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate comfort each other after the shooting, Belinda and Zion leave the White Lotus on a private boat while the Ratliffs return to North Carolina, with Timothy promising they'll get through their future trouble as a family.

Is White Lotus supposed to be the Four Seasons?

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The White Lotus filmed at different Four Seasons locations, and is comparable to a resort like the Four Seasons. I wonder if the Four Seasons baby could be a guest star next year?!

Are you excited for The White Lotus season 4? Dreaming of a vacation? Check out How Much It Actually Costs To Stay At The White Lotus Season 3 Resort.

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Missing 'The White Lotus?' You'll Want To Read Reese's April Book Club Pick ASAP

As much as I've written about Reese Witherspoon's book club, you'd think I was on a first name basis with her (wishful thinking)! But, the truth is that it's the reason I rediscovered reading for fun. As informational as books can be, there's also joy, anguish, fear — and even spicy romance — to lose ourselves in. I'm become a firm believer in holding on to things that bring us joy so if your book stash is overflowing, you're going to love Reese's January and February picks!

Learn about Reese Witherspoon's 2025 Book Club picks!

April 2025

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All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

Considered one of our most-anticipated new books in April, All That Life Can Afford grapples with one young woman's experience with a fast-paced life filled with classism. It begins with an introduction of Anna and her love for the "beautiful" London. Based on glossy images in Library books, she's convinced that's the place she needs to be. But she's sorely disappointed when she arrives to find a gloomy place that mirrors life in her hometown.

Before long, Anna's swept into the luxurious life of the Wilders as their daughter's tutors and begins experiencing the glitz she thought London would give her. From parties to two attractive pursuits, she's living a life that many dream of...until she begins to struggle under the crushing weight of portraying a "rich and famous" lifestyle" that doesn't match her background.

March 2025

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Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Beth and Frank seem like they have it all on the surface of their marriage, but that's only because they've been avoiding a huge elephant in the room. Bliss seems like a wonderful place to stay, but Frank's brother commits a crime that stirs up the presence of Gabriel Wolfe. He's the man that used to make Beth's heart beat so long ago, but she swore him off after their romance ended in heartbreak. But now he's back with a son named Leo who feels familiar to Beth.

It doesn't take long for Beth and Gabriel to start interacting, but it comes with painful memories that threaten her marriage with Frank. There'll be a reckoning soon enough, forcing Beth to make peace with her past, present and future.

February 2025

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Isolaby Allegra Goodman

When readers are first introduced to Marguerite, she's an heiress who has a promising future ahead of her. With barely anything to worry about, she enjoys a sweet childhood until she becomes an orphan under the care of a reckless man. Not only does he seize the inheritance that was intended for her, he also behaves cruelly and leaves her stranded on an island.

Facing perilous weather and other unspeakable things, Marguerite learns how to survive with "faith the size of a mustard seed."

Reese Witherspoon says, "This is easily one of my favorite historical fiction reads yet," (via Instagram).

January 2025

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The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan (New Release)

Cate Kay's a literary genius who's cracked the code of keeping readers engaged in her written work. She's also secured a film franchise that's made fans go wild. But, no one's ever seen Cate Kay or talked to her. She's an enigma on purpose.
You see, 'Cate Kay' and her bestie Amanda made plans to live lavish lives in California. They were so sure everything would work out until something awful happens that forces 'Cate Kay' to leave her real identity behind.

It's not until something forces her to make peace with where she comes from that 'Cate Kay' decides it's time to stop running from who she is.

Reese Witherspoon says, "Have you ever felt like you were living more than one life? That’s exactly what Cate Kay is grappling with in our January pick, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by @KateFagan3. She’s a literary sensation, the face behind a blockbuster film trilogy, but her life isn’t what it seems. This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists," (via Instagram).

Visit our storefront to check out more of our top book picks!

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Is '1923' Season 3 Coming? What To Know About The Duttons' Future — & The Next 'Yellowstone' Spinoffs.

The 1923 season finale probably left you with a lot of emotions and a few questions thanks to its emotional end. Namely: Is there a season 3 of 1923 coming out? Here's everything we know about whether there will be a third installment of Taylor Sheridan's hit show. Plus, the other Yellowstone spinoffs you can look forward to!

Here's everything you need to know about whether 1923 season 3 is coming.

Is there a season 3 of 1923 coming out?

Paramount+ hasn't officially confirmed or denied that 1923 season 3 is coming, but it sounds like season 2 was the final installment.

“It’s bookend," Brandon Sklenar told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023. “It’s still limited, but I think of it as one piece — there’s just a split in the middle, but it’s all one piece. It will conclude.”

Taylor Sheridan also called 1923 a two-part narrative in an interview with Deadline. So it looks like the 1923 season finale is also a series finale!

Who's in the 1923 season 3 cast?

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If there was a world in which we got a 1923 season 3, I'm sure we'd see the return of three of our favorites:

  • Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton: owner and protector of the Yellowstone ranch.
  • Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton: Jacob's wife and partner.
  • Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton: Jacob's nephew and John's father.

What happened to Alex and Spencer in 1923?

The end of 1923 saw Alex (Julia Schlaepfer) give birth to another Dutton baby (all but confirmed to be John Dutton II, the father of Kevin Costner's John Dutton III) before succumbing to the effects of hypothermia. She dies in Spencer's (Brandon Sklenar) arms, and he goes off with Jacob (played by Harrison Ford) to enact revenge on Donald Whitfield. The Duttons kill Whitfield (Timothy Dalton) and set his home on fire.

And as the narration from Isabel May's Elsa Dutton tells us, Spencer never married again. And 45 years later, he lies at her grave and seemingly passes away. The very end of 1923 reunites the couple in a dreamy, heavenly party where they can dance together forever.

Julia told USA Today how special is was for her that Alex got a spot in the Dutton graveyard, saying, "It's such an honor. I know that everyone will be so upset about being a part of the Dutton family cemetery."

What is the next series after 1923?

There are a few TV shows you can watch after 1923, but there are also some more Yellowstone spinoffs on their way!

  • The Madison follows a New York family who now live in central Montana's Madison River valley. The cast includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, and Beau Garrett.
  • A spinoff about Yellowstone's Rip and Beth is in development.
  • 1944is also in development, and is sure to show off the Yellowstone ranch the tail end of World War II. We're sure to see the return of Spencer Dutton and John Dutton II, just played by different characters.

Um, Julia Schlaepfer Told Us Spencer & Alex Would "Barely" Reunite Before '1923' Season 2 Premiered

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Trader Joe’s Mini Tote Bags Are Back On Shelves Today – In 4 Adorable Spring Colors!

Trader Joe’s always knows exactly how to get us excited for new products – and this time, the grocer is bringing back their viral Mini Canvas Tote Bags in four brand-new colors that are all perfect for spring! Hitting stores on April 8, you’re not going to want to miss this TJ’s drop.

Here’s everything you need to know about the return of Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Tote Bags for spring 2025.

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Trader Joe’s fan account @traderjoesobsessed first circulated the rumor that the Mini Canvas Tote Bags are set to return to Trader Joe’s this spring.

“Rumor has it that the pastel mini canvas bags will be here in April. Usually, they do release these on a Wednesday. How excited are you for these colors? I can’t wait to customize them!” the caption reads.

Another source, @zuncola, hinted that the totes could hit stores as early as April 8 or 9.

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There are four different colorways in this season’s Mini Canvas Tote Bag drop: pink, blue, green, and purple. But they’re not your ordinary pinks, blues, greens, and purples – they come in pastel hues that all look stunning.

From carrying your quick grocery hauls to toting each and every picnic essential you’ll need this spring, these bags get it all done in sheer style.

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In the past, the Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Tote Bags have been a limited-time item that garnered plenty of attention from shoppers, even sparking a massivefrenzy inside stores with customers racing to snag their own tote. Some TJ’s locations have also placed a buying limit for bags like these, typically 1 per customer. Based on the reception of the rumors for this year, you’ll likely want to plan when and how you’re going to get your hands on one.

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Tons of Trader Joe’s fanatics sounded off in the comments of @traderjoesobsessed’s post about the rumors of the Mini Canvas Tote Bags’ return:

“Stoppppp no way!! 😱😱” one person wrote.

‘Yes! These will make great bags for Easter gifts,” another said.

“Looks like I need to buy camping gear cause I'll be in that line before sunrise 🤩,” one more fan commented.

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This year, the Mini Canvas Tote Bags sell for $2.99 each, per Trader Joe's.

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The Mini Canvas Tote Bags are restocked on Trader Joe's shelves near you starting April 8. Run, don't walk!

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'Survival Of The Thickest' Season 2 Is 'And Just Like That' Meets 'Insecure'

I've been floating in the pop cultural abyss because I was clueless about how amazing Netflix's latest comedy Survival of the Thickest is! I just finished Season 2 and it's the funniest and rawest TV series I've watched since being persuaded to binge The White Lotus. But, that's not the show it actually reminds me of.

No, Survival of the Thickest feels like Insecure and And Just Like That had a comedic baby we get to watch grow in real time. There's the familiar supportive friend group, burgeoning careers, and passionate love stories that make you want to call your bestie to complain or scream in excitement.

I genuinely can't stop watching it and can't wait to share why you should be watching it too!

Scroll to learn everything about Survival of the Thickest and why you should watch it this week!

What is 'Survival of the Thickest' about?

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What happens when you face the worst breakup ever? You cry and find a way to revamp your life, according to Mavis from Survival of the Thickest.

The series revolves around her getting acclimated with being single again while juggling her floundering stylist career. She's got a supportive village, but that doesn't mean she's not prone to making mistakes or facing situations worth cackling about outside of her group chat.

Where does filming take place?

The show is primarily filmed in New York, but parts of Season 2 take place in Italy (via IMDB)!

Who's a part of the cast?

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Survival of the Thickest has a sprawling cast that features some new and familiar faces. According to Marie Claire, here are the main characters who've appeared in Seasons 1 and 2:

1. Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont

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Mavis Beaumont may have started off as a heartbroken stylist's assistant in Season 1 of Survival of the Thickest, but she's since gone on to build a name for herself in Season 2. She's also trying to figure out if she's going to stick with her new love interest Luca or go back to her familiar ex Jacque.

2. Taylor Selé as Jacque

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Jacque is a talented fashion photographer who seems to know what to say to uplift Mavis. Though he starts off saying and doing all the right things, Mavis catches him cheating on her and it leaves her devastated. Interestingly enough, Jacque appears to be remorseful over his huge transgression and tries to prove that he won't make the same mistake again.

3. Tasha Smith as Marley

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Marley's one of Mavis' no-nonsense besties who applies the same tenacity to her career as a finance executive. Her inspirational quips may come across as 'funny,' but she doesn't lie when she encourages those around her to move in excellence.

4. Tone Bell as Khalil

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Mavis is surrounded by even more love with the addition of the creative Khalil by her side. He has a softer approach than Marley, but he still wants the best for Mavis and has no problem helping redirect her when she's ready to throw pity parties. If only he could apply the same principles to his own love life...

5. Liza Treyger as Jade

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If you've ever had a roommate who triggered you at every turn, you probably had someone like Jade in your life. She's the kind of person who seems like she has good intentions, but always finds a way to do something that feels toxic. Whether it's ignoring boundaries or saying the wrong thing at the worst time, Jade's going to do it.

6. Garcelle Beauvais as Natasha Karina

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Garcelle Beauvais may have left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but you can watch her break necks and hurt feelings in Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest. She plays former '90s supermodel Natasha Karina who becomes Mavis' client after an initial period of misunderstandings.

7. Anthony Michael Lopez as Bruce

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Bruce has been on a mission to be the best assistant to Natasha Karina for as long as he can remember, so he takes it personally when Mavis doesn't seem to understand her new client in the beginning. Though he warms up to her too, his Type-A personality still follows closely behind.

8. Marouane Zotti as Luca

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Luca's all about Mavis and that's the I like it. Not only is he eye candy, but he's got enough passion stored in his body that makes me feel he's the obvious choice for our love-worn protagonist. However, only time will tell if Mavis thinks she and him are endgame or not.

9. Peppermint as Herself 

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Survival of the Thickest is all about making sure all voices, storylines and identities are championed. Having Peppermint as another close friend of Mavis rounds out her supportive village because she's big on bringing her fun-loving energy wherever she goes. And when Peppermint takes a brief break from performing to get married, Mavis is right there rooting for her.

10. Alecsys Proctor-Turner as Nala

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My, how the tables have turned! In Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, Mavis gets her own assistant in the form of the fashion-obsessed Nala. Though she has moments where her naive nature shines through, she helps provide even more comedic relief and moments of clarity.

How many seasons does 'Survival of the Thickest' have?

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Right now, Survival of the Thickest has two hilarious seasons that are on my weekend binge-watch list.

Season 1's Episodes 

  1. Keep Your Plants Watered, Bitch.
  2. Be a Bad Boss Bitch, Bitch!
  3. You Did What in Public, Bitch?
  4. Are You Crying, Bitch?
  5. It's Any Given Sunday, Bitch!
  6. Do the Right Thang, Bitch.
  7. Let it Out, Bitch!
  8. For a Bigger Purpose, Bitch.

Season 2's Episodes

  1. When in Rome, Bitch!
  2. Dreams Do Come True at Afropunk, Bitch.
  3. You Can Heaux Your Own Way, Bitch.
  4. Mind Ya Business, Bitch!
  5. A Change Gon' Come, Bitch?
  6. The Category is Love, Bitch.
  7. You Best Come Correct, Bitch.
  8. It's Not a Mo'Ment, It's A Movement, Bitch!

Where can I watch it?

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You can watch Seasons 1 and 2 of Survival of the Thickest on Netflix. Unlike shows like Severanceor Paradise, you don't have to wait a full week to see a new episode!

Watch The Season 2 Trailer For 'Survival Of The Thickest' 

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The bottom line is that Survival of the Thickest is a relatable comedy that'll have you laughing, crying, punching the air, and kicking your feet in delight. So, get your charcuterie board and wine together because you won't want to budge once press play.

Listen to our podcastYap City to see what else we've been watching!

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