In light of Skinner’s social media work, most of it tongue-in-cheek and gleefully over the top, “Overcompensating” is almost shockingly earnest in its portrayal of adolescent identity crisis.

‘Overcompensating’ Creator Benito Skinner Knows You Think He’s Too Old to Play a College Kid: ‘I Don’t Think Anything Could Matter Less’ The EP and star adds that having space from his ...

Benito Skinner writes, produces and stars in Amazon's 'Overcompensating,' a sex-filled eight-episode look at coming out in college.

OVERCOMPENSATING, from left: Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, (Season 1, aired May 15, 2025). photo: ©Amazon/MGM Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection ©Amazon/Courtesy Everett Collection ...

Created by and starring Benito Skinner — who rose to prominence through viral characters on TikTok and YouTube — “Overcompensating” is loosely inspired by Skinner’s college experience.

Streamers are obsessed with Benito Skinner’s sensational new Prime Video comedy Overcompensating. The college coming-of-age charmer centers on a closeted freshman (Skinner) who becomes fast ...

Overcompensating’s first season goes out with a jaw-dropping bang. A chaotic college party at Yates University turns into an emotional battleground for Benny (Benito Skinner) and his best friend ...

Overcompensating may be a breakout smash hit, but creator and star Benito Skinner recently addressed one of the show's biggest criticisms.

Overcompensating creator Benito Skinner grew up memorizing the pop icon’s choreography. Years later, she’s still soundtracking his life.

Streamers are obsessed with Benito Skinner’s sensational new Prime Video comedy Overcompensating. The college coming-of-age charmer centers on a closeted freshman (Skinner) who becomes fast ...

Created by and starring Benito Skinner - who rose to prominence through viral characters on TikTok and YouTube - "Overcompensating" is loosely inspired by Skinner's college experience. He plays ...