Prime Video is launching Overcompensating, a new comedy series created by and starring internet personality Benito Skinner. Set in college, the show follows the messy journey of self-discovery for a group of students.
Here’s the Lowdown: All eight episodes premiere on Prime Video on May 15, 2025. The series centers on Benny (Skinner), a closeted former high school football star, and his new friendship with Carmen (Wally Baram), an outsider trying hard to fit in. Guided by Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her boyfriend (Adam DiMarco), they navigate college life, bad dates, and the quest for identity.
What This Means Now: This series adds a personal, comedic voice to Prime Video’s lineup, tackling themes of identity, friendship, and the awkwardness of young adulthood. With Skinner’s large online following, the show has a built-in audience interested in his brand of humor brought to a scripted format.
The Bigger Picture: Produced by A24 and Jonah Hill’s Strong Baby, Overcompensating aims for a funny yet relatable look at the ways people try to project an image while figuring themselves out. The show features supporting roles and guest appearances from actors like Rish Shah, Andrea Martin, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, and Kaia Gerber, suggesting a blend of established names and rising talent within its exploration of college chaos.
