Overcompensating (2025)

Genre

comedy drama, teen drama television, comedy television program, college life television program, raunchy comedy television program

Country

United States

Length

1 season, 8 episodes

Rated

TV-MA

Rating

7.3 of 10 from 114 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The show follows Benny, a closeted college freshman and former high school jock, as he navigates new friendships and his identity. It is based on creator Benito Skinner's real experience of meeting a woman who became his best friend and inspired him to come out.

comedicraunchyhonestawkwardrelatableself-reflectivewarm

What happens

Overcompensating is an American comedy television series created by Benito Skinner for Amazon Prime Video. Skinner stars as Benny, a former high-school jock and closeted college student navigating freshman year. The show is based on Skinner's own college experience meeting a woman who became his best friend and helped him come out. The show premiered on May 15, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video. In September 2025, Amazon Prime Video renewed the series for a second season. Vernon Sanders, Amazon's head of global television, confirmed writer's rooms for season two began in July 2025. Season two will feature guest appearances from Tom Francis, Aisha Dee, and AnnaSophia Robb. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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