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WIRED reviews Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, the second season of Prime Video’s docu-comedy that puts a real temp worker into a staged corporate retreat. Anthony navigates pranks, HR antics, and leadership tests as Dougie Jr. tries to prove himself, while the show blends office chaos with moments of genuine connection, suggesting work can feel meaningful even amid layoffs and AI disruption.
Season 2 of Jury Duty moves from a jury room to a company retreat, but the discovery-driven thrill of the original is largely lost as the protagonist Anthony is too benign and the staff’s conflict is minimized, yielding a saccharine, less engaging arc despite a strong cast; the reviewer grades it a C and notes the change in setting dampens the show’s edge.
Jury Duty returns with Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, a bigger, more ambitious hidden-camera hoax starring Anthony Norman as he leads a fictional corporate retreat while a large crew and 48 cameras capture the deception; the production involves extensive world-building, longer shoots, and a high-stakes reveal intended to be uplifting, with aftercare for the unwitting participant. It premieres on Prime Video on March 20 (three episodes), March 27 (two), and April 3 (three).
Jury Duty returns on Prime Video with a trailer for Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, introducing Anthony as an unsuspecting participant who believes he's at a real employee retreat for hot sauce company Rockin’ Grandma’s. The season centers on a potential sale of the company and will premiere March 20 with three episodes, followed by three more on March 27 and a three‑episode finale on April 3; the returning ensemble and star-power behind the series are highlighted as the show moves forward.
The Jury Duty Season 2 trailer shifts the mockumentary to a corporate retreat premise: Anthony Norman is hired to help run a company offsite, only to discover he’s on a TV show; the fake company, Rockin’ Grandma’s hot sauce, seems set for hedge-fund intrigue, and the cast features notable improv talent like Rachel Kaly. The season premieres March 20 on Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video will debut Jury Duty Season 2, titled Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, on March 20 with three episodes, followed by two on March 27 and a three-episode finale on April 3; the season follows a staged corporate offsite at a family-owned hot sauce company where Anthony thinks he’s in a real retreat while coworkers perform roles, pitting big corporate ambitions against small-business values; the show is executive produced by David Bernad, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Todd Schulman, Nicholas Hatton, Jake Szymanski, Anthony King, Chris Kula, with Season 1 star James Marsden and Ruben Fleischer, and previously premiered on Amazon Freevee to critical acclaim.
Serving on disturbing jury cases can have long-lasting mental health effects, as exemplified by Chloe Beck, who developed PTSD after witnessing a gruesome murder trial involving children, highlighting the hidden trauma jurors may endure.
During the criminal trial of Donald Trump in Manhattan, potential jurors were dismissed after admitting they couldn't remain impartial. This isn't the first time jurors have offered unusual excuses to dodge their civic duty, including being friends with a serial killer, claiming to be the judge in the case, needing to see a sugar daddy, hating cryptocurrencies, and being a fan of a notorious drug lord.
Stephen Colbert jokingly urged his "Late Show" audience to stop cheering for Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in Manhattan because "we need you to get picked for jury duty." He also poked fun at the trial's first day, including Trump appearing to fall asleep and the involvement of porn star Stormy Daniels. Over half of the potential jurors were dismissed for partiality on the trial's first day, and no jurors were successfully found.
Jury selection for Donald Trump's criminal trial will begin with potential jurors from Manhattan being asked if they can serve and be fair. The process will involve questioning to identify biases and ensure impartiality, with jurors' identities being kept secret to prevent harassment. The jury will decide whether Trump is guilty of falsifying business records, with a unanimous decision required for conviction. If jurors cannot agree, a mistrial may be declared, and if convicted, the judge will decide the sentence.
The Ringer has compiled a list of the best TV shows of 2023, featuring a diverse range of genres and storytelling. The top shows include Warrior, a martial arts Western exploring systemic racism; Beef, a dramedy about road rage and existential malaise; Scavengers Reign, a sci-fi animated series with captivating world-building; Jury Duty, a mockumentary that blurs reality and fiction; and Poker Face, a case-of-the-week procedural with a unique twist. Other notable shows include A Murder at the End of the World, Silo, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, and the top-ranked Succession, which delves into the power struggles of a wealthy family.
Kim Kardashian showed up for jury duty at the Van Nuys Courthouse in a gang murder case, where she was part of a jury panel. However, the lawyers agreed on the jurors before she was questioned, so she was dismissed and left the courthouse. Kim, who is studying to become a lawyer, has been actively involved in prison reform and has helped secure the release of some prison inmates.
Ronald Gladden, an Oregonian who participated in the comedy series "Jury Duty" as a juror, has become an unlikely celebrity after viewers appreciated his good nature and sincere appeal. Gladden was hoodwinked during the filming of the series, and only found out about the ruse once it was over. Since the show's final episode, Gladden has been making the rounds at events promoting the series, giving interviews, and otherwise basking in his unasked-for fame. Despite his newfound celebrity status, Gladden says he's not trained in acting, but has signed with the Artists First agency for representation.
Amazon Freevee plans to submit its mockumentary sitcom "Jury Duty" for Emmy consideration in over a dozen key races, including acting, writing, and directing. The series follows the inner workings of a jury trial through the eyes of Ronald Gladden, a solar contractor from San Diego, who is unaware that his jury duty summons was not official and everyone on the jury aside from him is an actor. Gladden, the breakout star of the series, will seek TV Academy consideration in the lead comedy actor race, but it remains to be seen if he will be deemed eligible to compete. The ensemble cast, including James Marsden, will be submitted in the supporting comedy races. Emmy submissions are due on May 9.