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Overcompensating

  • TV Series
  • 2025–
  • 18+
  • 35m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
715
168
Mary Beth Barone and Wally Baram in Overcompensating (2025)
Raunchy ComedyTeen ComedyComedy

Follows Benny, a football player, as he struggles to accept his sexuality in college, finding himself overcompensating as he tries to appear as something he's not.Follows Benny, a football player, as he struggles to accept his sexuality in college, finding himself overcompensating as he tries to appear as something he's not.Follows Benny, a football player, as he struggles to accept his sexuality in college, finding himself overcompensating as he tries to appear as something he's not.

  • Creator
    • Benito Skinner
  • Stars
    • Benito Skinner
    • Wally Baram
    • Mary Beth Barone
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    715
    168
    • Creator
      • Benito Skinner
    • Stars
      • Benito Skinner
      • Wally Baram
      • Mary Beth Barone
    • 124User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Benito Skinner
    Benito Skinner
    • Benny
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    Wally Baram
    Wally Baram
    • Carmen
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    Mary Beth Barone
    Mary Beth Barone
    • Grace
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    Adam DiMarco
    Adam DiMarco
    • Peter
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    Rish Shah
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    • Miles
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    Elias Azimi
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    Luke Avoledo
    Luke Avoledo
    • Grayson
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    David Klein
    David Klein
    • Adam
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    • Creator
      • Benito Skinner
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    Reviewers say 'Overcompensating' is a mixed bag with strong positives and significant criticisms. Many praise its humor, relatable themes, and standout performances, especially Benito Skinner's portrayal of Benny. The show's exploration of coming out and college life resonates with some viewers. However, common criticisms include poor casting choices, with older actors playing college students, and issues with pacing and writing. Some find the humor forced and the characters one-dimensional. Despite these flaws, many hope for a second season, appreciating the show's attempt to blend comedy with meaningful themes. Overall, 'Overcompensating' offers a fun, if flawed, take on college life and self-discovery.
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    9michael_wafula

    Can't wait for Season 2

    I stumbled on this show and it's unexpectedly funny and easy to watch. Good storytelling, relatable characters, great packaging. I haven't enjoyed a comedy series like this in a while.

    We're experiencing college through the eyes of the two freshmen protagonists, Benny and Carmen, who come with their own baggage which could be a deep well of plots and storylines for subsequent seasons. I appreciate that some of these potential stories might have to be set off-campus which is refreshing in itself.

    Also, credit goes to the secondary/supporting cast for being just as compelling. Peter's storyline may be only second to Benny's in terms interest.

    Very good show.
    6Zacksharoon

    Very overrated show

    It is a good show but people are praising it like it's a new season of breaking bad for the gays! I felt like nothing happened very much during the whole season. The main character is so annoying and don't know what he really wants that pisses me off so much...he can't even say a complete sentence without pauses and strange face gestures. The nostalgia is cool, but please don't compare it to American Pie, because American Pie was way better (at least the first movies) Adults by Hulu is way better than this show and unfortunately no one is talking about it. It got released at the same time and got overshadowed by overcompensating.
    8Jsv94

    American Pie meets Blue Mountain State, but gay!

    I had low expectations based on the description but since it was A24 produced, I gave it a chance. Is it revolutionary? No. Is it deeply thought provoking? No. But it IS highly entertaining. I could relate to Benny in so many ways as a gay man who had very similar struggles when coming out. A lot of the plot is classic early 2000s era raunchy comedy, but there's something nostalgic about it. Even though Benny is a very privileged white male, I liked seeing a gay lead protagonist. Also loved Baram and Barone. Great character arcs in a single season. The gratuitous male nudity doesn't hurt either. I hope there are more seasons and really hope this doesn't become another one-and-done show that gets cancelled for the next big idea flop. Overcompensating left me wanting to see what happens next and it's a lighthearted, funny comedy that fills a niche that's been empty for years.
    8orcinussr

    Bravo Benny... Bravo

    I hope this is the formidable beginning to a very successful career in writing as well of course, acting! I've come upon this by chance and took a chance and was impressed enough to pay closer attention to the credits and low and behold.... It's touching and thoughtful enough to make me nostalgic for college as well as seeing the other side of the experience for LGBT students and individuals. It's poignant as well as awkward and cringe enough to draw the viewer into the two main characters lives and situations, in a manner that is intelligently considered - I truly truly have enjoyed my time - thank you... Good luck in life.
    8Salutationhumans

    Cringe Done Well

    The Gen Z humor is so over the top that it's not even cringe anymore it's actually funny. The references are so well done. The characters are not one dimensional and I'm seriously invested in everyone's POV. Every character is a little unlikable and I love that because everyone is a villain in someone's story.

    I'm really hoping it's not one of those shows that only gets a singular season. The standout performance for me was Holmes(Hailee) the character stole the spotlight in every scene they were a part of. I can't wait to see more of Hailee.

    I really think that the whole cast is having a lot of fun on the show and you can really see that.

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      The cast and crew jokingly said the first season was cursed because everyone kept getting eye infections, mirroring the subplot about Carmen's pinkeye.
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    • Release date
      • May 15, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • НадкомпСнсація
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • A24
      • Amazon MGM Studios
      • Benny Drama
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