Fans of Overcompensating, the offbeat queer YA comedy created by Benito Skinner, may have reason to hold onto hope: a second season could be on the horizon.
In a recent interview with Variety, Amazon MGM Studios head Vernon Sanders opened up about the future of the platform’s young adult content — and Overcompensating is right in the mix. The show, which debuted earlier this year on Prime Video, has quickly built a passionate fanbase thanks to its unapologetically queer humor, heartfelt characters, and Skinner’s distinct voice.
“We’ve been really pleased by the completion rates of Motorheads and Overcompensating,” Sanders said. “So we’re going to be in conversations with all three [YA series]… Each show is working on Season 2 writers rooms, and we’ll hope to have renewal announcements soon on some, if not all, of those shows.”
While nothing has been officially renewed just yet, the news that the creative team behind Overcompensating is actively working in a writers’ room is a promising sign for fans eager to see what happens next.
The series is part of Prime Video’s broader effort to expand its YA programming slate, which has already seen hits like The Summer I Turned Pretty, We Were Liars, and the upcoming Off Campus and Sterling Point. According to Sanders, the strategy isn’t just about appealing to teens — it’s about telling coming-of-age stories that resonate across generations.
“With The Summer I Turned Pretty, we saw a whole storyline with the parents. It’s an intergenerational story,” Sanders said. “And we’re seeing audiences grow with the properties.”
That cross-generational appeal seems to be driving the momentum behind Overcompensating, which balances satirical takes on influencer culture and gender roles with genuine emotional arcs — all with a queer lens. Skinner, known for his viral social media presence, has found a new platform in long-form storytelling, and fans are eager to see how the show’s quirky ensemble continues to evolve.
For now, no official release date for Season 2 has been confirmed. But with the show’s strong engagement and Prime Video’s commitment to diverse YA content, it looks like Overcompensating isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
