Benito Skinner is having a moment, and fans can’t get enough of it. The internet sensation—best known as Benny Drama—has officially made the leap from Instagram Reels to streaming royalty with Overcompensating, his raucously queer, painfully relatable college comedy series on Prime Video.
Released just days ago, the series is already earning glowing reviews, viral praise, and a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. From chaotic frat parties to heart-melting crushes and Charli XCX cameos, Overcompensating is giving viewers a little bit of everything—and a whole lot of gay panic.
A Queer Coming-of-Age… With Keg Stands
Skinner stars as a fictionalized version of his college-aged self, Benny, a closeted freshman doing everything he can to mask his queerness—frat parties, chugging beers, and over-the-top bro behavior included. But beneath the football jerseys and shouted greetings lies a boy just trying to figure himself out.
The plot follows Benny as he forges an intense friendship with Carmen (played by Wally Baram), develops a crush on the effortlessly charming Miles (Rish Shah), and tries desperately to impress his frat bro fantasy, Peter (Adam DiMarco). The result? A beautiful, messy, and painfully familiar portrayal of what it means to perform masculinity while being unsure of where you fit in.
Social Media Can’t Get Enough
The response to Overcompensating has been nothing short of euphoric. Social media is flooded with praise, memes, and unfiltered emotion.
“How f***ing perfect was this scene,” one viewer posted on X alongside a clip of Carmen comforting Benny at a party. “Show of the year.”
Another fan wrote, “Didn’t expect #Overcompensating to eat like this. Came for Charli XCX, stayed for the comedy, chaos & iconic soundtrack. Feels like a love letter to her pop eras wrapped in queer college drama. Funny, real, well-written. I need season 2 like NOW.”
And one particularly enthusiastic fan declared: “Literally begging everyone to watch the new show Overcompensating. sooo queer and fun and funny. Have been laughing out loud every single episode.”
Behind the Scenes: Real-Life Shenanigans
Speaking exclusively to Gayety, Skinner teased his hopes for a second season, admitting there were “so many jokes and one-liners that didn’t make the cut” the first time around. “I’ve already watched the show 200 times,” he laughed. “And every time, I notice something new about these incredible cast members.”
What’s Next?
While Prime Video hasn’t officially announced a second season, the response from fans suggests it’s only a matter of time. With its perfect mix of absurdity, emotional depth, and queer truth, Overcompensating feels like the college comedy we didn’t know we needed—and now can’t live without.
