Overcompensating made its premiere on Prime Video on May 15, and it's easily one of the downright funniest and overall best new shows of the year. The raunchy comedy series takes place at the fictional Yates University, where closeted freshman Benny (Benito Skinner) overcompensates his way into denying his truth and remaining in the closet. Obviously, that doesn't work.

The series features an excellent ensemble cast surrounding Skinner in the leading role, including Mary Beth Barone as Benny's sister Grace, Wally Baram as his love interest-turned-best friend Carmen, Adam Dimarco as Grace's frat bro boyfriend Peter, Holmes as Carmen's wild roommate Hailee, and Rish Shah as Benny's crush Miles. Overcompensating also welcomes guest stars like Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, James Van Der Beek, Charli Xcx, and Megan Fox (as Benny's imaginary poster-girl confidante).

During the show's premiere event, Variety caught up with star, co-creator, writer, and executive producer Benito Skinner and...