Overcompensating
College. Come as you aren't.
Created by Benito Skinner
On Prime Video
A warm, energetic comedy about self-discovery and friendship in college, where two misfits navigate identity, attraction, and belonging through humor and mutual support.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Overcompensating violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.
Does Overcompensating leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Overcompensating easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Overcompensating scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Overcompensating sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Overcompensating
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Overcompensating
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Overcompensating, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Overcompensating, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Overcompensating, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
