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Overcompensating

TV-MA2025–1 seasonBenito Skinner
IMDb 7.7

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"College. Come as you aren't."

Closeted former football player and homecoming king Benny becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny's older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.

Comedy
Self-discoveryCollegeMisunderstandingExploring SexualityFitting InCloseted HomosexualGay Theme

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What is Overcompensating (2025) about?

Closeted former football player and homecoming king Benny becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny's older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.

Who stars in Overcompensating?

Overcompensating stars Benito Skinner (Benny Scanlon), Wally Baram (Carmen Neil), Mary Beth Barone (Grace Scanlon), Adam DiMarco (Peter Whitney), Rish Shah (Miles Hari). The series was created by Benito Skinner.

How many seasons does Overcompensating have?

Overcompensating has 1 seasons. There are 8 episodes in total.

Is Overcompensating worth watching?

Overcompensating holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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