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.Rish Shah, Mary Beth Barone, Benito Skinner, Wally Baram and Adam DiMarco attend the Overcompensating Screening And After-Party at Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Prime Video)In a recent interview with Variety, Amazon MGM Studios head Vernon Sanders opened up about the future of the platforms 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 Skinners distinct voice.Benito Skinner and Wally Barams TV debut in the semi-autobiographical comedy series Overcompensating on Prime Video.Weve been really pleased by the completion rates of Motorheads and Overcompensating, Sanders said. So were going to be in conversations with all three [YA series] Each show is working on Season 2 writers rooms, and well hope to have renewal announcements soon on some, if not all, of those shows.Mary Beth Barone and Benito Skinner attend the Overcompensating Screening And After-Party at Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Prime Video)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.(L-R) Mary Beth Barone and Kaia Gerber attend the Overcompensating Screening And After-Party at Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images The series is part of Prime Videos 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 isnt just about appealing to teens its about telling coming-of-age stories that resonate across generations.Charli XCX for Overcompensating Photo: Prime Video With The Summer I Turned Pretty, we saw a whole storyline with the parents. Its an intergenerational story, Sanders said. And were seeing audiences grow with the properties.Overcompensating. Photo: Prime VideoThat 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 shows quirky ensemble continues to evolve.Closeted college freshman Benny navigates identity, friendship, and hilarious chaos in Overcompensating, the coming-of-age comedy series from Benito Skinner, A24, and Prime Video. For now, no official release date for Season 2 has been confirmed. But with the shows strong engagement and Prime Videos commitment to diverse YA content, it looks like Overcompensating isnt going anywhere anytime soon.Source