"Overwhelmed by the insane response": Overcompensating creator Benito Skinner reacts after Amazon greenlights season 2

Amazon Prime Video's college comedy-drama Overcompensating, starring Benito Skiner and Wally Baram, has been renewed for Season 2. The series premiered on May 15, 2025, and has generated steady buzz worldwide. Season 1 received around 7.7 stars on IMDb and an impressive 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. As reported by Variety, series creator Benito Skinner, who also serves as a writer, actor, and executive producer, expressed his gratitude for the positive response. He said via a statement,

"I have been so overwhelmed by the insane response to the show, and feel so damn lucky to go back to Yates University with Amazon MGM Studios, A24, Strong Baby, and this legendary cast for Season 2!! PLAY SUPER BASS"

The story explores the life of Benny Scanlon, a high school football star and a freshman at the fictional Yates University. As a closeted individual, he works hard to maintain a macho male persona. His closest friend in college is Carmen, and together they navigate their first year. As their friendship deepens, Carmen becomes Benny's confidant, and he confides in him. Things become more complicated when Miles develops a bond with Carmen, and Benny also begins to fall for Miles.

Overcompensating Season 2: All that we know so far

Benito Skinner took to Instagram to announce the renewal of Overcompensating Season 2. He wrote,

"WE’RE OFFICIALLY GOING BACK 2 SCHOOL 😭😩 Thank you so much for all your insane love for this show 😭😭😭 And thank you for being so patient while Daddy’s been cooking season 2. One guy at Hudson News told me he’s watched it 7 times… that’s mental illness my love <3"

Right now, it's too early to estimate the release date for Overcompensating Season 2. Season 1 was approved in February 2024 and premiered in May 2025. Based on that timeline, Overcompensating Season 2 could arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. Season 2 will explore the aftermath of the dramatic Season 1 finale and the second semester of the freshman year.

Although the cast details haven't been announced yet, expect the main cast to return, including Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Adam DiMarco, Rish Shah, and Mary Beth Barone.

Apart from that, A24, Strong Baby, and Amazon MGM Studios will produce the upcoming season. The executive producers of Overcompensating Season 2 are:

• Scott King: Showrunner and EP
• Benito Skinner: EP, actor, and writer
• Daniel Gray Longino: EP
• Charli XCX: EP and music producer
• Ali Goodwin: EP (Strong Baby)
• Josh Bachove: EP
• Jonah Hill: EP (Strong Baby)
• Matt Dines: EP (Strong Baby)

How does Overcompensating Season 1 end?

Overcompensating, Season 1 ends on a cliffhanger. After Benny finds Carmen and Miles kissing, he lashes out at Carmen, and they argue. In the heat of the moment, Carmen indirectly reveals that Benny is gay, while Miles and Grace overhear their conversation. This leaves Benny utterly devastated and isolated.

The finale is crafted in a way that leaves viewers eager to see what happens next. Can Benny rebuild his trust with Carmen, his confidante? How will his friends and sister Grace respond to the intense argument and the shocking revelation? These are some of the key questions that should be explored in Season 2.

All episodes of Overcompensating Season 1 are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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