Amazon Prime Renews Critically Acclaimed Comedy-Drama With 93% Rotten Tomatoes Score for Season 2

Amazon Prime has officially renewed the comedy-drama series Overcompensating for a second season, following its successful debut earlier this year.

The show, created by Benito Skinner, stars Skinner himself as Benny, a former high school jock and closeted college student adjusting to life during his freshman year. The series draws loosely from Skinner’s own experiences in college and has quickly gained attention for its humor and heart.

Overcompensating premiered on May 15, 2025, and has been praised by critics and audiences alike. The show is a collaboration between A24, Amazon MGM Studios, and Jonah Hill’s Strong Baby banner.

Skinner expressed his excitement about returning for season two, saying, “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 two.”

Vernon Sanders, global head of television at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, added, “We look forward to our global Prime Video customers enjoying more of Benito’s captivating and bold storytelling in the second season of Overcompensating. Working alongside the talented teams from A24 and Strong Baby has been a joy for everyone involved, and we are excited to see what hilarious moments Benito has planned for season two.”

The series has been met with strong reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, Overcompensating holds a 93% approval rating based on 45 critics’ reviews, with the site noting, “As ribald as any self-respecting campus comedy but with a disarmingly sweet core, Overcompensating has nothing to make up for as it proves creator-star Benito Skinner to be the real deal.”

Metacritic reports a score of 72 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, “It’s a confident and generally funny series-creating debut for well-regarded content creator Skinner, and the cast is packed with breakout performances from lesser-known co-stars, amusing turns from more familiar stars and cameos aplenty.”

Collider’s Emma Kiely gave the show an eight out of ten, adding, “A hilarious, warm, and honest show from one of comedy’s most exciting voices.”

With season two confirmed, fans can look forward to more of Benny’s journey through college life, exploring friendships, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating identity on campus. The team behind Overcompensating has promised that the next season will continue to deliver humor while touching on deeper, relatable themes.

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