Prime Video's Heartfelt Mockumentary Series Returns with New Format

After a 3-year hiatus, "Jury Duty" is back as "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" on March 20.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:40pm

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Prime Video's hit mockumentary series "Jury Duty" is returning for a second season on March 20, but with a new format and title - "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat." The show, known for its heartwarming protagonist with a Ted Lasso-like positivity, will now follow a recently hired temporary worker named Anthony as he navigates a staged corporate offsite event at a family-owned hot sauce company. As the company's founder prepares to step down, the getaway transforms into a clash between big corporate ambitions and small business values, with control of the company hanging in the balance.

Why it matters

The return of "Jury Duty" (now "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat") is highly anticipated, as the show's first season was a breakout hit, featuring a protagonist with a similarly upbeat and selfless persona as the beloved character Ted Lasso. The new format, shifting the setting to a corporate retreat, aims to keep the series fresh and intriguing for viewers.

The details

In the new season, the show's format has been updated, with the action now taking place at a company retreat for a family-owned hot sauce business. Unbeknownst to the recently hired temporary worker Anthony, the entire experience is staged, and every colleague around him is performing a role. As the company's founder prepares to step down, the retreat transforms into a clash between corporate ambitions and small business values, with control of the company at stake.

  • The first season of "Jury Duty" premiered in 2023.
  • "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" is set to premiere on March 20, 2026.

The players

Ronald Gladden

The protagonist of the first season of "Jury Duty," known for his Ted Lasso-like positivity and persona.

Anthony

The new protagonist of "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat," a recently hired temporary worker who finds himself in the midst of a staged corporate retreat.

Ted Lasso

The titular character of the Apple TV series "Ted Lasso," known for his unfailingly nice and positive attitude.

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What’s next

Ted Lasso will also be returning for a fourth season in the summer of 2026, with the titular character taking on the challenge of coaching a second division women's football team.

The takeaway

The return of "Jury Duty" (now "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat") and the upcoming fourth season of "Ted Lasso" showcase the enduring appeal of heartwarming, positivity-driven characters in the world of television. These shows prove that audiences crave feel-good content that offers a respite from the often-cynical realities of the real world.