Watch Order
0 / 2 watchedSeason one first, season two when it airs.
About Overcompensating
Overcompensating follows closeted former football star Benny, played by creator Benito Skinner, and outsider Carmen, played by Wally Baram, through freshman chaos at fictional Yates University. Season one dropped eight episodes May 15, 2025 from Amazon MGM Studios and A24, ending with Benny secret exposed in front of family and crush.
Season two was renewed September 10, 2025 with Skinner returning to write and star alongside Scott King as showrunner. Filming was underway in 2026 with no premiere date set. Watch season one in full before season two, since the renewal picks up directly after the finale fallout with the same ensemble.
Good to know
Release order matches story order across the two seasons, since season two continues freshman year fallout. Start with season one eight episodes to learn Benny, Carmen, Grace, Peter and Miles dynamics. Season two has no date yet beyond a late 2026 expectation, so treat it as an upcoming second entry. The show is ongoing, so check back after the season two trailer for exact placement.
