Prime Video's Best Comedy Show Returns in 2026

Here's why you should watch the second season of 'Jury Duty'

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Amazon Prime Video's breakout comedy series 'Jury Duty' is returning for a second season in March 2026. The unconventional sitcom follows a fake trial where only one juror, Ronald Gladden, is unaware that the entire proceedings are staged. The show's unique premise and Gladden's sincere, unintentionally hilarious reactions made season 1 a hit, earning the series critical acclaim and award nominations for star James Marsden.

Why it matters

Jury Duty takes the mundane task of jury duty and turns it into comedy gold by creating an elaborate prank against an unsuspecting participant. The show's ability to find humor in the ordinary while also highlighting the human connections that can form during such a civic duty resonated with viewers, making it a standout among Prime Video's comedy offerings.

The details

In Jury Duty, the entire trial process is staged, with all the other jurors and court personnel being professional actors. The only real person is Ronald Gladden, a solar contractor from San Diego who received a genuine juror summons but was unaware the trial was fake. James Marsden stars as a parody of himself, one of the fellow 'jurors' tasked with keeping up the charade. Despite the increasingly bizarre behavior around him, Gladden maintains his integrity, forming genuine bonds with his fellow 'jurors' and providing the show with both comedy and heart.

  • Jury Duty season 2, titled 'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat', will premiere on March 20, 2026.
  • The new season will debut with three episodes, followed by two more on March 27 and a final three episodes on April 3, 2026.

The players

Jury Duty

An unconventional sitcom on Amazon Prime Video that follows a fake trial where only one juror, Ronald Gladden, is unaware the entire proceedings are staged.

Ronald Gladden

A solar contractor from San Diego who received a genuine juror summons but was unaware the trial he was participating in was entirely fake.

James Marsden

An actor who stars as a parody of himself, playing one of the fellow 'jurors' tasked with keeping up the charade in Jury Duty.

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What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to see how the prank unfolds in the new season of Jury Duty, as details about the 'company retreat' premise are being kept tightly under wraps.

The takeaway

Jury Duty proves that even the most mundane civic duties can be transformed into compelling, hilarious television when executed with a unique, unpredictable premise and a likable, unintentionally comedic lead. The show's ability to find humor in the ordinary while also highlighting human connections has made it a standout among Prime Video's comedy offerings.