Overcompensating

Benny is a closeted ex-football standout who thought college would mean keeping a low profile, until he meets Carmen, a high school outsider determined to be seen. They click fast, with Benny becoming a mix of ally and reluctant accomplice as Carmen tries risky stunts to climb the social ladder. Benny's older sister and her charismatic, campus-famous boyfriend dole out ill-advised tips, which leads the pair into a string of awkward hookups, cheap flavored vodka, and forged IDs. The show frames those missteps around Benny trying to balance secrecy, desire, and a friendship that both comforts and complicates him.

Premiered in 2025, Overcompensating was created by comedians Benito Skinner and Tommy Do. Skinner stars as Benny, and the ensemble includes Wally Baram, Rish Shah, Mary Beth Barone, and Adam DiMarco in supporting roles.

As of its debut, Overcompensating has not attracted major industry awards or notable nominations. The series is still new in the awards cycle, so any recognition may come later if subsequent seasons expand its audience and critical profile.

Although recent, the show has generated online chatter for its frank take on queer identity within campus life and for turning typical college comedy scenes into sharper, awkwardly honest moments. Fans on social platforms have highlighted specific episodes and character beats, helping the series gain visibility among younger viewers who like humor with a candid edge.

Early audience response is positive, holding a 7.4/10 average from 91 votes, suggesting viewers appreciate its tone. The series works with themes of identity and masculinity, the pressure to perform popularity, and how friendships shift when one person is keeping a secret. Its humor often comes from social misfires and the ways characters try to look put-together while everything around them feels messy.