"Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" Set for Amazon Prime Video Premiere
The highly anticipated second season of "Jury Duty," officially titled "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat," is scheduled to debut on Amazon Prime Video. The new installment promises another unique social experiment, premiering with its first three episodes on March 20.
Release Schedule
The season will unfold over three weeks:
- March 20: Initial three episodes premiere.
- March 27: Two additional episodes released.
- April 3: The season concludes with a three-episode finale.
Season Overview
The second season shifts its focus to a meticulously orchestrated corporate offsite event for a family-owned hot sauce company. The narrative is presented through the eyes of Anthony, a newly hired temporary worker who remains completely unaware that the entire experience is a meticulously staged setup.
Every colleague is performing a role, and every moment, from conference rooms to downtime, is meticulously orchestrated.
As the company's founder prepares for retirement, the event escalates into a significant conflict. It pits large corporate ambitions against deep-rooted small business values, with the very future of the company hanging in the balance.
Production Team
The series boasts an experienced production team:
- Executive Producers: David Bernad, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Todd Schulman, Nicholas Hatton, Jake Szymanski, Anthony King, Chris Kula, James Marsden, and Ruben Fleischer.
- Co-Creators: Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.
- Director: Jake Szymanski.
Series Background
This elaborate setup for Anthony directly mirrors the format of the acclaimed first season. The original series featured Ronald Gladden, who believed he was participating in an actual jury trial while unknowingly being the center of an elaborate, staged event filled with actors.
The original "Jury Duty" series premiered on Amazon Freevee in 2023. It garnered widespread critical and audience acclaim, earning four Emmy nominations (including outstanding comedy series), two Golden Globes nominations, and two Critics Choice Award nominations, cementing its status as a breakout hit.