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Overcompensating Earns Acclaim as 2025's Breakout Queer Comedy

The Benito Skinner-led series debuts with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score and fan demand for a second season.

Benito Skinner says his new show Overcompensating was inspired by his experience as a gay college student. (Prime Video/Getty)
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Charli XCX appears in Benito Skinner's new queer comedy Overcompensating (Prime Video).
Inside Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's cameo in 'Overcompensating.'

Overview

  • Overcompensating, a semi-autobiographical queer college comedy by Benito Skinner, premiered globally on Prime Video on May 15, 2025.
  • The series has received a 94% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes and widespread praise for its humor and exploration of queer identity.
  • Fans have called the show the 'show of the year,' highlighting its mix of outrageous comedy, emotional depth, and pop-culture cameos.
  • Season one ends on a significant cliffhanger, and Skinner has confirmed he is prepared and eager to develop a second season.
  • The ensemble cast features high-profile guest stars, including Charli XCX, Bowen Yang, and Matt Rogers, enhancing its generational appeal.