The season-long arc was the first thing Michelle Buteau told the writers she wanted to see in season 2.
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Warning: This article contains spoilers forSurvival of the Thickestseason 2.
Peppermintis in her bridal era or at least herSurvival of the Thickestalter ego is.
Michelle Buteau and Peppermint attend ‘Survival of the Thickest’ season 2 NYC premiere.Credit:Slaven Vlasic/Getty
“Trans people deserve dignity, happiness, and community,” Buteau says.
“Those things do happen but they shouldn’t happen in dark spaces.
They should happen on every platform.
Dan Amboyer and Peppermint on ‘Survival of the Thickest’ season 2.Vanessa Clifton/Netflix
They should happen everywhere.”
The storyline begins with Mavis styling Peppermint for her engagement party, which is a success.
Survival of the Thickestscelebration continues in bold fashion with Peppermint and Harrison’s wedding of their dreams.
Monet X Change and Michelle Buteau on ‘Survival of the Thickest’.Courtesy of Netflix
Were going to do that publicly and together.
Its a celebration, like all weddings should be.
Let’s show people what it should be."
If overcoming barriers builds your character, then trans people have definitely checked that box."
