It’s a Buteau-ful moment for Linda Mendoza.

The Mexican American film and television director is set to helm the first two episodes of Netflix’s Michelle Buteau comedy series Survival of the Thickest.

The series stars Buteau as Mavis Beaumont, Black, plus-size and newly single, but not by her choice. Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She’s determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss.

Survival of the Thickest, which is based on Buteau’s book, was created by Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel. The latter will serve as showrunner. It comes from A24.

Mendoza has previously directed episodes of Never Have I Ever, 30 Rock and Girls5Eva.