Flavored vodka, fake IDs, and identity crises — how to stream ‘Overcompensating’
Flavored vodka, fake IDs, and identity crises — how to stream ‘Overcompensating’
Benito Skinner’s new comedy series hits Prime Video with all eight episodes Thursday, May 15.
Toxic dorm parties, flavored vodka, and fake IDs? Yeah, “Overcompensating” gets it. Created by Benito Skinner (who also stars), this new coming-of-age comedy drops us into the messy, chaotic world of college life — with all its drama, denial, and disastrous hookups. It follows closeted former football star Benny and his new bestie Carmen, a high school outsider desperate to reinvent herself. With help (and plenty of bad advice) from Benny’s older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, the two try to figure out who they are by being… well, everything they’re not. All eight episodes hit Prime Video on Thursday, May 15.
How to watch ‘Overcompensating’
- When: Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Prime Video
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Overcompensating’
What time will the TV show ‘Overcompensating’ become available?
All eight episodes of “Overcompensating” land on Prime Video on Thursday, May 15, 2025. While the exact drop time hasn’t been confirmed, most Prime Video originals go live at 3 a.m. ET (that’s midnight if you’re on the West Coast).
Why do we recommend Prime Video for watching ‘Overcompensating’?
Because it’s the only place you can watch it. “Overcompensating” is a Prime Video exclusive, so you’ll need a subscription to stream it. You can sign up for Prime Video on its own for $9 a month, or get it bundled with a full Amazon Prime membership for $15 a month. Beyond original series like this one, Prime Video also gives you access to tons of hit movies and classic TV shows.
Can you watch ‘Overcompensating’ for free?
Good news — Prime Video gives new subscribers a 30-day free trial, so you can stream “Overcompensating” totally free and dive into everything else the platform offers. That includes tons of original series, big blockbuster movies, and award-winning shows. If you’ve never signed up before, it’s the easiest way to watch the new TV shows without spending anything.
About ‘Overcompensating’
Set on a chaotic college campus, “Overcompensating” is a half-hour comedy created by and starring Benito Skinner, with A24 and Amazon MGM Studios behind the scenes. The show follows Benny, a closeted former football star, and Carmen, a high school misfit determined to reinvent herself, as they dive headfirst into hookup culture, identity crises, and way too much flavored vodka.
The eight-episode season features a stacked ensemble cast including Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, and Adam DiMarco, plus guest stars like Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, and Kaia Gerber. Charli XCX executive produces and curates the soundtrack, adding a pop edge to the show’s messy, coming-of-age energy.
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What other comedy TV shows can you watch on Prime Video?
If “Overcompensating” puts you in the mood for more sharp humor and messy relationships, Prime Video has plenty more to stream. “Fleabag” is a must if you like dark comedy with a brutally honest edge — Phoebe Waller-Bridge is electric. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” brings big laughs and big style as it follows a 1960s housewife-turned-comedian. And “Upload” is a quirky mix of tech satire and romantic comedy, set in a digital afterlife. You can stream them all with a Prime Video subscription, starting at $9 per month.