US Edition‘Overcompensating’ Earns Second Season Renewal at Prime Video, Star & Creator Benito Skinner Reacts | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Benito Skinner returns as star, writer, and executive producer with a notable cast and executive team for the renewed Amazon Prime Video comedy series.
- Amazon Prime Video renewed Benito Skinner's college comedy 'Overcompensating' for a second season on September 10, 2025.
- The renewal followed months of speculation after the series premiered in May, with Season 2 writers' rooms opening by July to develop new ideas.
- Created, written, and starred in by Skinner, the show features a legendary cast and explores Benny's journey as a closeted college freshman.
- Vernon Sanders, Prime Video's global head of television, expressed excitement for audiences worldwide to experience more of Benito's striking and engaging narrative in the upcoming second season of Overcompensating.
- The renewal is expected to satisfy fans after Season 1's cliffhanger, with Skinner expressing optimism and readiness to continue the story.
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Prime Video's Overcompensating officially renewed for season two
Prime Video’s Overcompensating is “officially going back to school”, as the queer college comedy has been renewed for season two. The ensemble comedy series is created by and stars Queer As Folk actor Benito Skinner, who said he had been “overwhelmed” by the support for the show since season one dropped in May. “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 St…
'Overcompensating' Renewed For Season 2 At Prime Video
Prime Video has renewed the comedy series Overcompensating for a second season. Created by and starring Benito Skinner, the series is produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios. “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 :),” said Skinner in a statement. “We look fo…
It’s official! Overcompensating renewed for season 2 at Prime Video
Overcompensating fans rejoice! Benny and the gang are returning for a new semester at Yates University. Back in May, TV viewers were finally treated to the highly anticipated coming-of-age LGBTQIA+ comedy, created by comedian and actor Benito Skinner. The half-hour series follows the “wild, chaotic journey of Benny,” a former football player and homecoming king, as he comes to terms with his sexuality. He becomes “fast friends” with Carmen (Wall…
Fan-Favorite Prime Video Show Returning for Another Season
Prime Video has renewed a fan-favorite series. TVLine reports that comedy Overcompensating is coming back for a second season. “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 […]
'Overcompensating' Is Getting Season 2 & The Cast Has An Iconic Reaction
Prime VideoIt’s time for another semester at Yates University. Despite a worryingly long wait, Prime Video finally picked up Overcompensating for a second season about four months after Season 1 premiered. Now, fans can rest assured that they will get resolution to those massive cliffhangers in the first season’s finale, and Benito Skinner has also teased some new directions the second season may go.Overcompensating fans had been growing increas…
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