When Will 'Overcompensating' Be Renewed for Season 2?

Following its debut in May, sometimes it felt like you couldn't go anywhere on the internet without seeing Prime Video's new comedy Overcompensatingmentioned. Praised by critics and viewers for its cringeworthy humor, the show almost feels like a time capsule for the late 2010s. But that’s not the only aspect of the show that draws you in. Created by and starring comedian Benito Skinner, the eight-episode series follows a closeted young man named Benny Scanlon, who starts attending Yates University. Now a college freshman, the former high school football player and homecoming king soon becomes friends with Carmen, a fellow freshman who is trying to find herself following the death of her brother. As he struggles to keep his sexuality a secret, Benny starts “overcompensating” out of fear of being exposed. From this rich premise, what audiences love most about Overcompensating is its ability to explore timeless themes like self-acceptance, friendship and sexuality.