Overview

• Overcompensating, created by and starring Benito Skinner, debuted on Prime Video on May 15, 2025, and has quickly become a critical and fan favorite.
• The series, which follows a closeted college freshman navigating identity and relationships, boasts a 94% critic score and 83% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Skinner has confirmed that a second season is already mapped out, with cast members teasing it as even more 'unhinged' and 'insane' than the first.
• Celebrity cameos, including Charli XCX, Bowen Yang, and Megan Fox, have added to the show’s cultural buzz and comedic appeal.
• Fans and critics have praised the show for its humor, heartfelt exploration of queer identity, and sharp satire of college life.