{"id":16901,"date":"2026-07-25T16:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16901"},"modified":"2026-07-25T16:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T11:00:26","slug":"the-black-watch-salutes-survival-of-the-thickest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16901","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Black Watch&#8217; Salutes &#8216;Survival Of The Thickest&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<section class=\"ione-key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li>The show&#8217;s portrayal of platonic friendship and male vulnerability resonates with viewers.<\/li>\n<li>Survival Of The Thickest embraces inclusivity, with diverse representation both on and off-screen.<\/li>\n<li>Panelists call for more Black-led comedies set outside of New York, highlighting the talent of creator Michelle Buteau.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A smiling woman in a purple shirt embraces a man with curly hair wearing a gray sweater, in a cozy indoor setting.\" class=\"wp-image-4606204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 6000w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=180%2C120&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 150w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 75w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=720%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=221%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 221w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=245%2C163&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=129%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 129w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=144%2C96&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849256959998.jpg?resize=50%2C33&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Survival Of The Thickest \/ Netflix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that Netflix is closing the chapter on Michelle Buteau\u2019s<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/videos\/survival-of-the-thickest-is-netflixs-most-underrated-comedy-the-black-watch-ep-15\/\" type=\"episode\" id=\"4605412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Survival Of The Thickest,<\/a><\/em> BOSSIP and Cassius are wondering how we\u2019ll survive without it on this latest episode of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/videos\/i-love-boosters-review-keke-palmer-boots-rileys-wild-new-movie-the-black-watch-ep-9\/\" type=\"episode\" id=\"4588585\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Black Watch<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the brands released a new installment of their editorial-led series examining notable films and television projects through thoughtful discussion and cultural commentary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest episode brings together BOSSIP Managing Editor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iamdanicanada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dani Canada<\/a>, ONE Digital Director of Content for the Men\u2019s Division\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alvinblanco?igsh=MXZjbTVlczBqa3ppNA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alvin Blanco<\/a><\/strong>, executive producer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seritawes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Serita Wesley<\/a>, and comedian-writer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rdouglasjones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard Jones<\/a> for a conversation applauding Michelle Buteau\u2019s acclaimed comedy for delivering authentic representation, meaningful relationships, and laugh-out-loud moments throughout its third and final season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A group of people, including a woman with curly hair wearing a red beret, laughing and interacting in front of a building.\" class=\"wp-image-4606205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 6000w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=180%2C120&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 150w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 75w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=720%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=221%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 221w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=245%2C163&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=129%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 129w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=144%2C96&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/1784925715376.jpg?resize=50%2C33&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Survival Of The Thickest \/ Netflix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by Buteau\u2019s bestselling essay collection, <em>Survival Of The Thickest <\/em>follows fashion stylist Mavis Beaumont as she rebuilds her life, career, and confidence after heartbreak. Over three seasons, the comedy has carved out a lane of its own by incorporating comedy with honest conversations about dating, friendship, and finding joy on your own terms, all while surviving adulthood and being terrifically turgid. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Richard, he initially assumed he wasn\u2019t the show\u2019s intended audience, but he got so mesmerized by Michelle Buteau\u2019s humanization of the main character.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"450\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"A bald man with glasses wearing a gray shirt, looking directly at the camera against a wooden wall background.\" class=\"wp-image-4606150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 2144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=300%2C132&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=768%2C337&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=1024%2C450&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=1536%2C675&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=2048%2C900&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=180%2C79&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=228%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 228w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=455%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 455w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=114%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 114w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=720%2C316&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=900%2C395&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=1200%2C527&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=450%2C198&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=600%2C264&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=250%2C110&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=335%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 335w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=245%2C108&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=196%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 196w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=144%2C63&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849149386881.png?resize=50%2C22&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: The Black Watch \/ iOne Digital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI had not watched this show before because I did not think I was the show\u2019s target demo,\u201d he said before adding that he binged all three seasons in just a few days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for Serita, she\u2019s been a longtime fan of the show. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve been watching it since season one,\u201d Serita says. \u201cIt just keeps getting better and better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the panel\u2019s biggest takeaways is the show\u2019s refreshing portrayal of platonic friendship between Mavis and Khalil (Tone Bell), a relationship that resists the all-too-common urge to become romantic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"489\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Two people, a man and a woman, walking together on a city street in autumn.\" class=\"wp-image-4606171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 2158w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=300%2C143&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=768%2C367&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=1024%2C489&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=1536%2C733&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=2048%2C977&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=180%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=210%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 210w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=419%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 419w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=105%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 105w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=720%2C344&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=900%2C430&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=1200%2C573&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=450%2C215&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=600%2C286&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=250%2C119&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=308%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 308w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=245%2C117&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=144%2C69&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849164286759.png?resize=50%2C24&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Survival Of The Thickest \/ Netflix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs somebody who has a bunch of female friends that I truly appreciate as sisters, I love seeing that,\u201d Richard says. \u201cYes, it is possible to just be friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The panel also applauds the series for giving its male characters room to be emotionally vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Richard points to Khalil\u2019s commitment to therapy and Luca\u2019s heartbreaking response following a miscarriage storyline as examples of nuanced storytelling that Black men rarely get to see reflected on screen.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSpecifically as a Black man, you don\u2019t really get those moments of vulnerability on camera,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season three\u2019s premiere also sparked a candid conversation about fertility, IVF, and the pressure many women face surrounding motherhood.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt was triggering for me,\u201d said Dani about the opening scene of season three that featured Mavis\u2019 doctor\u2019s appointment with Dr. Wanda Sykes. \u201cYou could skin your knee and they\u2019re like, \u2018That\u2019s nice. When are you getting these eggs out?&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"574\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Four people in video chat, including a woman with long wavy hair, a bald man wearing glasses, a woman with curly hair, and a man with a beard.\" class=\"wp-image-4606142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?strip=all&amp;quality=80 2172w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=768%2C431&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=1024%2C574&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=1536%2C861&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1536w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=2048%2C1148&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 2048w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=180%2C101&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=70%2C40&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 70w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=178%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 178w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=357%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 357w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=89%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 89w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=720%2C404&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=900%2C505&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=1200%2C673&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 1200w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=450%2C252&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=600%2C336&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=250%2C140&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=262%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 262w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=245%2C137&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=153%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 153w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=144%2C81&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849144881861.png?resize=50%2C28&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: The Black Watch \/ iOne Digital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond its heartfelt storytelling, the panel praises<em> Survival Of The Thickest <\/em>for embracing inclusivity in front of and behind the camera.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From LGBTQ+ representation and body diversity to Black-owned fashion brands like Telfar, the series reflects the communities it celebrates. 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https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849143714488.png?resize=266%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 266w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849143714488.png?resize=245%2C135&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849143714488.png?resize=156%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 156w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849143714488.png?resize=144%2C80&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/07\/17849143714488.png?resize=50%2C28&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: The Black Watch \/ iOne Digital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conversation eventually shifts to the future of Black ensemble comedies, with the panel lamenting the departures of series like Harlem and Run the World while calling for stories set outside New York City.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI feel like Atlanta, we could do more than have reality TV here,\u201d Dani says. \u201cCan we get some shows set in Atlanta where it\u2019s just about people having friendships in the city?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group also gives Buteau her flowers, praising her evolution from news footage editor to stand-up comedian, actress, author, and television creator.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf I see her name on the credits, I\u2019m checking it out,\u201d Richard says. \u201cShe\u2019s that talented.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Netflix is saying goodbye after three seasons, the panel agrees <em>Survival Of The Thickest <\/em>sticks the (terrfically turgid) landing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Watch <em>The Black Watch<\/em> below!<\/p>\n<aside id=\"zype-shortcode-wrapper\" class=\"ione-video\">\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The show&#8217;s portrayal of platonic friendship and male vulnerability resonates with viewers. 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