Surcompensation

Overcompensating (2025) is a fun and wild ride - a clever mix of American Pie, Mean Girls, and Glee (with less singing but just as much drama and attitude). The series delivers plenty of hilarious moments, sharp dialogue, and over-the-top college chaos that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Charli XCX's music is a perfect fit for the show's energetic tone. The cast has great chemistry, and the show doesn't shy away from pushing boundaries in all the right ways.

If you're into teen comedies with bite and flair, this one's for you. Here's hoping Season 2 turns the volume up even more - we're ready for it.

I hope this is the formidable beginning to a very successful career in writing as well of course, acting! I've come upon this by chance and took a chance and was impressed enough to pay closer attention to the credits and low and behold.... It's touching and thoughtful enough to make me nostalgic for college as well as seeing the other side of the experience for LGBT students and individuals. It's poignant as well as awkward and cringe enough to draw the viewer into the two main characters lives and situations, in a manner that is intelligently considered - I truly truly have enjoyed my time - thank you... Good luck in life.

I had low expectations based on the description but since it was A24 produced, I gave it a chance. Is it revolutionary? No. Is it deeply thought provoking? No. But it IS highly entertaining. I could relate to Benny in so many ways as a gay man who had very similar struggles when coming out. A lot of the plot is classic early 2000s era raunchy comedy, but there's something nostalgic about it. Even though Benny is a very privileged white male, I liked seeing a gay lead protagonist. Also loved Baram and Barone. Great character arcs in a single season. The gratuitous male nudity doesn't hurt either. I hope there are more seasons and really hope this doesn't become another one-and-done show that gets cancelled for the next big idea flop. Overcompensating left me wanting to see what happens next and it's a lighthearted, funny comedy that fills a niche that's been empty for years.

I stumbled on this show and it's unexpectedly funny and easy to watch. Good storytelling, relatable characters, great packaging. I haven't enjoyed a comedy series like this in a while.

We're experiencing college through the eyes of the two freshmen protagonists, Benny and Carmen, who come with their own baggage which could be a deep well of plots and storylines for subsequent seasons. I appreciate that some of these potential stories might have to be set off-campus which is refreshing in itself.

Also, credit goes to the secondary/supporting cast for being just as compelling. Peter's storyline may be only second to Benny's in terms interest.

Very good show.

When I saw the trailer\preview for this I spat out my drink bc it was hilarious AND so relatable. There were parts of myself I saw in Benny, maybe not the "Mr. Perfect" persona exactly, but the posturing, the uncertainty, not knowing who he is yet and figuring it out but hiding himself to be who he thinks he's supposed to be for everybody else. The anxiety that comes with anyone finding out, And being overwhelmed by the culture when you have no idea what you're doing. Seeing Benny and Carmen being there for each other but being imperfect feels fresh, without feeling like a rehash of Will & Grace. Reminds me of Blue Mt. State a little because of the homoeroticism of bro-culture.