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Benito Skinner’s 'Overcompensating' Debuts on Prime Video, Blending Humor and Queer Self-Discovery

The eight-episode comedy series draws from Skinner's personal coming-out journey, featuring sharp satire, pop culture nods, and a star-studded cast.

Benito Skinner at the Grace Wales Bonner: Togetherness at Guggenheim party held at the Guggenheim Museum on May 03, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Overview

  • All eight episodes of 'Overcompensating,' created, written by, and starring Benito Skinner, are now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
  • The series explores a closeted college freshman's struggle with identity, inspired by Skinner's real-life experiences of coming out during college.
  • Pop culture and music play a central role, with tracks from Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and Lorde underscoring key moments, and Charli XCX serving as executive music producer and appearing as herself.
  • Guest stars include Bowen Yang, James Van Der Beek, Connie Britton, and Megan Fox, who appears as a poster that comes to life in comedic confessionals.
  • Skinner describes the project as a cathartic revisitation of his past, aiming to authentically depict queer anxieties while blending humor and heartfelt storytelling.