'Overcompensating' Is Not A Joke

Owen Thiele Compares His 'Adults' & 'Overcompensating' Characters

Pari Dukovic/FXOwen Thiele is fully in his TV star era. Not only is he navigating his messy mid-20s in NYC on FX’s Adults; he’s also going back to college as the queer voice of reason on Prime Video’s Overcompensating. While both coming-of-age shows delve into some similar comedic territory, Thiele tells Elite Daily he feels much more closely connected to his Adults character, Anton, than Overcompensating’s George.“They’re opposites,” Thiele say…

'Overcompensating' Is Not A Joke

I went into Overcompensating knowing very little, except that it was a vehicle for comic Benito Skinner. I know Skinner, like most people know him, through his @bennydrama7 Instagram account. He started it while still a high school student in Idaho—seven was the number on his football jersey—but only began posting his celebrity impressions and campy sketches as a college student at Georgetown. I specifically know him for one of my favorite bits …

I Just Binged 'Overcompensating' and Now I See Why Everyone's Obsessed (Even If I'm Still Confused)

If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new series called Overcompensating—and honestly, it wasn’t even on my radar until TikTok did its thing. Between all the clips floating around and the mini think pieces popping up, curiosity got the best of me. I hit play… and I’m glad I did. Overcompensating, which dropped on Prime Video on May 15, follows Benny—played by Benito Skinner (aka Benny Drama)—a closeted queer college student doing everything he can…

Overcompensating and the Comedy of College

We’re often told that college is a place to reinvent yourself, to have a fresh start. But what if the self you invent isn’t true? That’s the central question in A24 and Amazon Prime Video’s new series, Overcompensating. Loosely based on creator Benito Skinner’s own college experience at Georgetown University, Overcompensating follows protagonist Benny (Skinner) as he navigates his closeted gay identity as a freshman at the fictional Yates Colleg…

Benito Skinner Reveals How Overcompensating Reflects His Queer College Experience

Benito Skinner reveals how Overcompensating, his new Prime Video comedy, mirrors his own experiences as a closeted gay college student — complete with crushes, chaos, and a whole lot of Britney.