Where to Watch Benito Skinner’s Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Overcompensating’ Online

Where to Watch Benito Skinner’s Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Overcompensating’ Online

Art imitates life in Benito Skinner‘s new coming-of-age comedy series, Overcompensating, in which the creator-comedian plays Benny, a closeted high school football player who hopes to find his identity in college. Skinner, first known to fans as @bennydrama7, also wrote and produced the A24 show, which premieres on May 15 on Prime Video. Writer-turned-actress Wally…

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‘Overcompensating’ Review: Benito Skinner’s Amazon Coming-of-Age Comedy Delivers College Hijinks with Laughter and Heart

‘Overcompensating’ Review: Benito Skinner’s Amazon Coming-of-Age Comedy Delivers College Hijinks with Laughter and Heart

It’s been several years since I graduated from college, so I’m unqualified to say with certainty whether or not it’s a regular occurrence for today’s savvy students to bond over their love of Ashlee Simpson, whose last album came out before most of them were born. This unexpected celebration of the “Pieces of Me” auteur…

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#Overcompensating: Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, and More Join Prime Video Series

#Overcompensating: Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, and More Join Prime Video Series

(Photo: Prime Video) Overcompensating has found the rest of its cast. Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi, and Maddie Phillips are joining creator and star Benito Skinner in the upcoming Prime Video series. The Overcompensating series will follow Benny (Skinner), a closeted college football player,…

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