'Overcompensating' is a new Prime Video series created by and starring Benito Skinner, exploring the life of a college freshman caught between his personal desires and societal expectations. As Benny navigates his identity and relationships, he grapples with the pressures of popularity and family approval while secretly struggling with his attraction to classmate Miles. The series captures the chaotic college experience with sharp editing and a humorous lens, showcasing relatable moments that resonate with many viewers. It stands out as a fresh and promising addition to contemporary comedy.
In a nutshell," says Dr. Faye Miller to Don Draper during the fourth season of "Mad Men," "it all comes down to what I want versus what's expected of me.â
Benny (Skinner) appears to have it all. He was a homecoming king, star football player, valedictorian, adored endlessly by his parents, but the surface gloss of his life doesn't match the turmoil inside.
The series's first four episodes rarely miss a beat. My own memories of college... came flooding back, including and especially the scene in which a film bro aggressively interrogates Benny about the swear count in "Pulp Fiction.â
Itâs just one of the most promising comedies to hit television in recent memory, exploring that push-pull between private desires and social expectations.
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